We gladly welcomed the first spotting of "our" Barred Owl this month! Each spring we spot him, usually very close to the house. While these owls do not migrate, for some reason, we never see it in the winter. On occasion, we also hear the vocals of the owl. It is recognized by the "who-who-who-cooks for you?" sound. It is most often visible in the early morning or late afternoon. The kids took this picture (sorry poor quality) a couple weeks ago.
Here is a better picture of the Barred Owl that we found online...
