I’ve been seeing – and hearing – a lot of barred owls lately…I’m not sure why. Several nights ago, I heard two owls chatting with each other in the early hours of the morning. Although I couldn’t see them, it was clear there were two.

This guy was out back just this morning, taking shelter from the sleet.

This guy was in Forest Park last weekend, warming himself in the sunshine.

This guy was out back a few weeks ago.

So, so strange. Beautiful, but strange.