On Guard!

We have had barred owls living in our forested acreage for many years, but this year the adults were much more visible. Most nights, until the young were hatched, momma owl would fly near our home and just sit as it got dark. She seemed undaunted by our presence and would perch nearby while we tended our garden! This particular evening she lighted on the top of a small broken tree near our carport and just surveyed the scene--all the while keeping alert to other birds, especially the squawking jays!