On the Kell Farm ~ Keele St. north of King City

Photos by BarrytheBirder

Barred Owl

This owl is chiefly nocturnal and generally does not tolerate close approaches.   It is usually well-hidden in the daytime but is much more likely to be heard in the daytime than most other owls.   Its distinctive call is loud hoots: "who-cooks-for-you, who-cooks-for-you-all".  

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