Barred Owl watches the water below.
With little warning the Owl swoops from the branch to the water.
After a small splash around at the base of the tree the Owl emerges…
Yes, he was successful! A fresh water shrimp or some type of crayfish was firmly clasped in the Owl’s beak.
The Owl flew to a safer spot, transferring his catch to his claw, and in no time he had consumed it.
Wonderful photos, The second one is particularly impressive!
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Thanks, Belinda! I was pleased to get that after missing him fly between trees three times partly because there wasn’t room to back up. I had a much better view when he dropped straight down.
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