Barred Owl

 

Although not common here in Lambton County I’ve probable seen more Barred Owls then any other species of owls. On one owl prowl with the grandkids up on Georgian Bay we could visually see seven Barred Owls at the same time plus hear others calling in the distance. We’ve had them in our campsites on many occasions calling back and forth.

We have also encountered Barred Owls in our travels all over the United States, especially Florida, Michigan and the Midwest.

The Barred Owl’s hooting call, “Who cooks for you?” is a classic sound of old forests and treed swamps.

I find the Barred Owl to be a very attractive owl, with soulful deep blue eyes and brown-and-white-striped plumage.