Barred Owl

Strix varia

Description:

A resident of Hollin Hills told me about a nesting pair of "owls" in the Wildlife Sanctuary. I searched for the owls for over a year; no luck. Inspired by auntnance123's extraordinary Barred Owl photos, I decided to look again for my great white whale. My persistence paid off! I heard the owls calling each other (call, return call); one owl sounded closer to me. I moved toward the louder sound and spotted the Barred Owl shown in the preceding gallery.

Habitat:

The "Wildlife Sanctuary," one of seven small parks owned and maintained by the Community Association of Hollin Hills, Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Related Resource: http://waltersanford.blogspot.com/2010/1...