Barred owl in suburbia; Dublin, Ohio, US

I'm trying to challenge myself to take good birding pictures of birds in my nook of suburbia. This guy is napping in his favorite tree, getting a little sun.

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WhiteRabbit@lemmy.today · 5 pts · 1y (1 reply)

It's a really nice photo! Beautiful fella. Does he frequent this tree often?

ysaric@midwest.social · 3 pts · 1y

As I understand it, yes. I only discovered him very recently and he's been in a similar spot twice. I wouldn't have known except I ran into someone who lived right nearby who showed me where he would be (he wasn't there at the time). Sure enough he was there the next time I went. This is off a small paved path next to a small wooded area, but this tree itself is in someone's backyard on the other side of the path from the wooded area. There are a couple of owls in the immediate area, and have been for years. Lots of food, fairly temperate winters. But it's inside of a suburb neighborhood, so if they're bothered by people they don't show it.

Creativity@lemmy.zip · 4 pts · 1y

I'm pretty sure !superbowl@lemmy.world would love to see him too

porcelainpitcher@lemmy.today · 3 pts · 1y

Sweeeeeet

Solitaire20X6@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 1y

"Did you get all that?"

ysaric@midwest.social · 2 pts · 1y

Got a really good shot of him today puffed up as a few crows were perched nearby.

anon6789@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y

A very handsome hootie!