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Augiedog

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8. In general, I think, when animals and fowl flee their abodes they are trying to get you to follow.

Reply to rdking647 (Original post)

Wed Apr 7, 2021, 02:16 PM

Apr 2021

They are trying to protect their young and leading danger away is fundamental to them. At least this is what I was told...please correct if I am mistaken.

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Barred Owl [View all] rdking647 Apr 2021 OP

These are great photos! I love the detailed feathers and the way the colors blend. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2021 #1

Magnificent creature! SheltieLover Apr 2021 #2

Cool Pictures! Tbear Apr 2021 #3

Sadly, the Barred Owl is an unwelcome visitor to Oregon. Thunderbeast Apr 2021 #4

Yeah. Their intrusion into western Oregon put a real damper on efforts to restore the native KPN Apr 2021 #12

Beautiful picture. Jay25 Apr 2021 #5

Wow! Love the photos! lucca18 Apr 2021 #6

I love how they sound... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #7

Here is what they are saying.. Sophiegirl Apr 2021 #11

In general, I think, when animals and fowl flee their abodes they are trying to get you to follow. Augiedog Apr 2021 #8

Beautiful! Snackshack Apr 2021 #9

Beautiful bird bluescribbler Apr 2021 #10

Beautiful photos wendyb-NC Apr 2021 #13

She is gorgeous! Dream Girl Apr 2021 #14

What a treat! CrispyQ Apr 2021 #15

Beautiful! Owl Apr 2021 #16

Owl faces look almost human to me. wnylib Apr 2021 #17

I found a baby Barred Owl when I was a kid. Took it home and kept it for a couple months or so. Midnight Writer Apr 2021 #18

Great pics! None of those around here, elleng Apr 2021 #19

I love owls! Ocelot II Apr 2021 #20

Right on -- and I love ocelots! Blue Owl Apr 2021 #24

Beautiful bird, beautify photography. Irish_Dem Apr 2021 #21

Great photo. And differences in the plumage . Hopefully the owelette will pop up, too. electric_blue68 Apr 2021 #22

i have a shot of the owlet rdking647 Apr 2021 #23

👍 electric_blue68 Apr 2021 #26

And owl, a crow, and a hawk fly in to a bar... Blue Owl Apr 2021 #25