Barred Owl 1st Year
I photographed this 1st Year Barred Owl in Mead Garden, Winter Park, Florida, on Friday, May 17, 2018. What a wonderful day for Birding. I was impressed by the size of this 1st Year Owl. The Parents usually have at least two Owlets but this year there was only one. This Owl must have been fed portions for two Owlets, as it seemed larger than the parents. Nice to see this youngster. He was busy hunting for its next meal.
Juvenile Barred Owl
This is a photo of the same Barred Owl taken 32 days earlier on April 16, 2018. Wow! What a difference a month makes.
Juvenile Barred Owl Yawning
This photo is of the same Barred Owl taken 32 days earlier on April 16, 2018. Wow! What a difference a month makes. The Parents are wonderful in caring for their young year after year! I believe the Owl is yawning.