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September 19, 2017

Odd Barred Owl Behavior?

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About a year and a half ago, Stiles Thomas installed an Eastern Bluebird nesting box for a friend in Gardiner, NY.  Bluebirds have nested successfully there the past two springs.

On Saturday, the box had a different visitor  — a young Barred Owl that hunted from atop the box in broad daylight for a good 10 minutes.

Seems a bit unusual, no?  (A  big thank you to Philip Jones for the photo above.)

 

2 comments

  • Brenda Hente
    7 years ago Reply

    Hi Jim, I love this picture. I would like to use this photo, with permission to show at the MO Bluebird Conference this summer. Would there be a way that I can contact Phillip Jones and ask his permission? Thank you so much for sharing. Years ago, I saw a great horned owl on a bluebird box. It was late at night and could not get a good photo. It was exciting to see though. Thank you!

  • Naomi
    9 years ago Reply

    Beautiful capture!
    Do you do wildlife photography?
    This article will be helpful to start off with.
    It’s on wildlife photography ethics.
    https://goo.gl/Le7aSp

Leave a comment.

2 comments

  • Brenda Hente
    7 years ago Reply

    Hi Jim, I love this picture. I would like to use this photo, with permission to show at the MO Bluebird Conference this summer. Would there be a way that I can contact Phillip Jones and ask his permission? Thank you so much for sharing. Years ago, I saw a great horned owl on a bluebird box. It was late at night and could not get a good photo. It was exciting to see though. Thank you!

  • Naomi
    9 years ago Reply

    Beautiful capture!
    Do you do wildlife photography?
    This article will be helpful to start off with.
    It’s on wildlife photography ethics.
    https://goo.gl/Le7aSp

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