You guessed it: Another Barred Owl

Published by Drew Monkman on

Yesterday, I was standing in the middle of a road, 15 ft away from this Barred Owl. He was just watching me and listening to some overhead crows. I stood there for over 15 minutes. He was practically tame!

Michael Gillespie, Keene

Barred Owl - Michael Gillespie

Barred Owl – Michael Gillespie

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Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.

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