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A new spot for Owls. At least for me, probably not him.
A side trail behind some swamp areas usually reserved for small warblers has been invaded by this Barred Owl. Maybe he came to visit the Warblers too.
With lots of thick branches and Spanish Moss an Owl can rest here, hide, and wait for some type of opportunity.
Barred Owls hunt by dropping down, or silent gliding, to prey from above. Most times prey is pinned to the ground for some time before the Owl flies off. Barred Owls here prefer Crayfish, and people don’t seem to get as queasy about the hunting routine for them. I know I don’t. They’re called ‘mud bugs’ for a reason.
Adult Barred Owl, Charleston, South Carolina.
A wounded local now living a comfortable and safe life.
This bird will wake you no matter how deep you sleep.
Avian Conservation / Birds Of Prey, Charleston, South Carolina.
It occurs to me that this Owl is much like a small shore bird. They prefer to run along the group at high speeds, little legs scampering.
This guy gets your attention every time.
They are found from Mexico down through all of South America. Having a big range there has kept the population safe and stable.
There are a few subspecies so size varies but typically they are about 2 foot tall.
Avian Conservation Center / Birds Of Prey, Charleston.
Not much you need to say about these birds.
The Great Horned Owl is found in both North and South America. They stand about 2 feet tall, have a 5 foot wing span, and weigh 4 pounds.
They have a loud deep call that will wake a photographer in the middle of night, cause them to sit up, even sneak outside to listen.
Avian Conservation Center.
Slightly smaller than the North American Barn Owl.
Avian Conservation Center.
He forgot about everything else around him.
Brown Wood Owls are found in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Taiwan, and south China. Their call is more like a scream than what we would think of as an Owl call.
They need dense forests to survive, an ongoing problem. In addition Wood Owls are even more nocturnal than most Owls.
Avian Conservation Center, South Carolina.
