Parker MorseNot the first time this #owl has visited our backyard, if I’m right. (Specific identification welcome, if you can tell from this noisy low-light phone photo.)
Ed Anderson (he/him/his)@flashesofpanic I believe that to be a barred owl. Their call timing sounds like "who cooks for you, who cooks for you all". Nicely done in low light.
@EdA I didn’t hear it call, so I can’t confirm that, but the markings and size check out. Thanks!
@flashesofpanic I volunteer at The Owl Foundation near Vineland, doing electrical, plumbing, and other odd tasks. I also give tours to donors in the fall, that is the only time I actually get to see the owls. The foundation tries to minimize human contact so that the owls do not imprint on humans and can be released after rehab.