It’s a Barred Owl so in the darker shadow is no surprise.
However he was sitting far from the crayfish pond in a totally different location. Walking through the old bamboo they love I noticed the familiar ‘football’ in a tree.

The trails there are a bit of a maze with low branches. But ultimately the spot was very photogenic so I shot a little wide.
Charleston, South Carolina.
Great way to describe that familiar shape, Ted!
I have a hard time explaining to people where to look for something. What tree, which branch, etc. Football everybody knew 🤣🤣🤣
I’m glad you shot wide and caught the fascinating spanish moss as well! Thank you Ted!
And thank you 🙏🙏.