Barred Owl in Potomac, Maryland

A friend of mine told me about a secluded little scenic pond in Montgomery County, Maryland. He said there were stories about an owl that returns every year there, and I was in Rockville yesterday with some free time so I headed over to this pond. And there it was, up in a tall pine tree, a sleepy eyed Barred Owl. She posed quite nicely for her portraits, and should be laying eggs very soon. Stay tuned for followups on this posting.

If you are interested in more information about these interesting creatures, have a look at this site:
Barred Owl Basics.