Barred Owl - Judy Watts - Big Gull Lake - Feb. 27, 2016

Barred Owl – Judy Watts – Big Gull Lake – Feb. 27, 2016

We’ve been fortunate to have seen a Barred Owl at our lakeside home on three occasions recently.  One evening after dark, it flew through our covered feeder and grabbed a flying squirrel with its talons. It took the squirrel to the deck, stayed there for a couple of minutes, and then carried its prey away, leaving a little crime scene behind.  I was absolutely awestruck!

Judy Watts, Big Gull Lake, Kaladar

Barred Owl on deck at Big Gull Lake - March 2016 - Judy Watts

Barred Owl on deck at Big Gull Lake – March 2016 – Judy Watts


Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.