Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Barred Owl, November 14, 2018

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S is for Strix varia, the Barred Owl

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, November 3, 2018
As we were driving home from a friend's house late in the afternoon, a Barred Owl, Strix varia, flew across the road in front of us and lit in a nearby tree. I made several photos, admiring the beautiful pattern of feathers on its back and tail.

And then, it swiveled its head around to stare at me over its shoulder!

Barred Owls are birds of prey that usually hunt at night, catching and eating small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.

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17 comments:

  1. TomNovember 14, 2018 at 5:08 AM

    ...he blends right in.

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  2. eileeninmdNovember 14, 2018 at 5:25 AM

    Hello,
    Wonderful sighting of the owl, great photos. Happy Wednesday, enjoy your day!

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  3. ABC-WednesdayNovember 14, 2018 at 5:29 AM

    Gorgeous creatures indeed, I Always visit them in my 'own' hometown zoo

    Have a splendid, ♥-warming ABC-Wednes-day / -week
    ♫ M e l d y ♪ (ABC-W-team)
    http://melodyk.nl/23-S

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  4. Carol @Comfort Spring StationNovember 14, 2018 at 6:15 AM

    I love owls - magnificent!

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  5. likeschocolateNovember 14, 2018 at 8:23 AM

    WOW! What a splendid creature! Lucky you! Have a wonderful week! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Dorothy BordersNovember 14, 2018 at 10:15 AM

    I'm jealous. I've never been lucky enough to get an owl picture.

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  7. Small City ScenesNovember 14, 2018 at 10:44 AM

    What a handsome bird---Lucky you for spotting it
    MB

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  8. RedPatNovember 14, 2018 at 1:25 PM

    Fabulous, Lea!

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  9. Roger Owen GreenNovember 14, 2018 at 2:05 PM

    without the face, I wouldn't have known WHAT it was!~

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  10. betty-NZNovember 14, 2018 at 3:40 PM

    What fantastic images! I love that face.

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  11. William KendallNovember 14, 2018 at 3:54 PM

    The way they can turn their head like that is amazing.

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  12. carol l mckennaNovember 14, 2018 at 5:28 PM

    OOOH! Lovely photo of the owl ~ ^_^

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  13. Beth at PlantPostingsNovember 14, 2018 at 7:37 PM

    Great captures! They are amazing creatures!

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  14. LindaNovember 14, 2018 at 11:58 PM

    He is beautiful! I suppose I would feel differently if I were a mouse.

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  15. Phil SladeNovember 15, 2018 at 1:05 PM

    Great work Lea. You made a good decision to stop and follow where the owl flew to.

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  16. Lisa at GreenbowNovember 15, 2018 at 7:45 PM

    One of my favorite owls. Who Cooks for You Alllllllll.

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  17. Anni November 18, 2018 at 4:05 AM

    This is my very FAVORITE owl!

    Thanks so much for linking in & sharing with us at I'd Rather B Birdin" this week.

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