
Francis Beidler Forest, SC
April 14, 2023
Another day, probably the same Barred Owl, caught napping.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
March 30, 2023
After finding my backyard bird feeder on the ground two mornings in a row I put up the trail cam.
Ah ha! I had brought the feeder in, but there was plenty of seed scattered around the ground.
A couple of nights later, I discovered the Raccoon had company: check out the pair of eyes on the fence, just to the left of the pole.
Here’s a low quality 20 second video where you can see the owl’s eyes change as it turns its head.
Update: depending on how you are viewing this post, the video may not play. On Ted’s iPad, viewing through WP Reader, the controls are visible but nothing happens 🙁.
The raccoon came back about an hour later and there was no sign of the Owl. The camera had not picked up his movements coming or going.
I’m identifying the bird as a Barred Owl based on size and regularly hearing one in the area.
GardePro A3 Trail Camera
Dappled sunlight was reaching the tree where this Barred Owl was perched.
Alas, only his tail was to be lit up.
After a bit he dove down and gave the appearance of clutching prey under water.
But, he came up with nothing and chose a different perch to continue his hunt.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
June 10, 2022
The owlet on the right is the one from yesterday’s post. After I took that picture he joined his sibling, and that slight head turn was the closest look I got.
May 17, 2022
The establish pair of Barred Owls at Magnolia Plantation had two chicks again this year and so far both have survived. They have moved from the nest area to a small pond where soon they will learn to hunt. This one was a bit more adventurous than the other while I was watching, hopping to his own branch for a look around.
May 17, 2022