Bird notes: The barred owl
In the deepest woodsy places, I often find myself feeling keenly observed, and the observers I imagine are: owls. They see me, but I rarely see them, no matter how earnestly I’m looking.
Owls are mostly nocturnal (active at night) or crepuscular (active in twilight), so one might hear them then. But since most owls are cavity nesters and they’re remarkably well camouflaged, spotting them at rest during the day is a rare treat. You might just enjoy that treat in Frontenac State Park.
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