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Barred Owl Behind Curtain of Moss

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We’ve made several trips to the wading bird rookery in Port Royal over the last few weeks. Each time I’ve heard Barred Owls calling around the neighborhood. Once I spotted one being chased by a crow, and on this day one was perched just outside the Yellow-crowned Night-heron rookery.

Barred Owl
Barred Owl

I didn’t have that great a view of the owl, but I think he had a great view of the rookery. There aren’t any heron chicks yet, but I expect this Owl will be a challenge for the heron parents.

Barred Owl
Barred Owl

Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
March 29, 2024

Animals, Raptor, Video

Raccoon: Backyard Shenanigans

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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.

Racoon Reaching Up Bird Feeder Pole
Racoon Reaching Up Bird Feeder Pole

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.

Barred Owl on fence watching Racoon scrounge
Barred Owl on fence watching Racoon scrounge

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

Raptor

Sunspot On Barred Owl

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Dappled sunlight was reaching the tree where this Barred Owl was perched.

Barred Owl
Barred Owl

Alas, only his tail was to be lit up.

Barred Owl
Barred Owl

After a bit he dove down and gave the appearance of clutching prey under water.

Barred Owl
Barred Owl

But, he came up with nothing and chose a different perch to continue his hunt.

Barred Owl
Barred Owl

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
June 10, 2022