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!
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.