Barred owl: a little curious, a lot shy
It was May of this year when I saw my first Barred owl in Bragg Creek. I’ve lived here for ten years and spent a lot of time in the forests so it was a real thrill to find a new (to me) species in the area. In late October, another one was waiting for me as I was walking in the woods along the edge of Kananaskis Country. This time, the owl watched me intently for a few seconds, scanned the ground for prey for a few more and then repeated that for a couple of minutes while I watched and snapped a few images. Eventually the owl flew a short distance away but they blend into this type of forest so well that I lost sight with the next glide that followed. A beautiful creature.
Christopher Martin Photography 
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Wow, she’s looking right to you. Love Owls.
December 3, 2016 at 11:50 am
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I like your captures, Chris.It’s gaze is piercing.Lucky to see a pair here in Edmonton years past.
December 2, 2016 at 9:57 am
A nice bird, and photo!
December 2, 2016 at 9:02 am
WOW! GREAT! BEAUTIFUL!
December 2, 2016 at 9:01 am
Wow, quite a catch, such a gorgeous owl!
December 2, 2016 at 8:36 am
Gorgeous fellow 🙂
December 2, 2016 at 7:49 am
Beautiful!
December 2, 2016 at 7:23 am
Beautiful bird and great capture. (Suzanne)
December 2, 2016 at 7:19 am