Barred Owl Family

Recently, in mid May 2026 we discovered that a pair of Barred Owls had moved into a cavity in a maple tree adjacent to the deck in the back yard of our home. We could hear them calling (loudly) during the night and often during the daytime and occasionally saw one of them perched in the cedar tree off of our family room. This cavity that they were living in had been chiseled out several years ago by a Red-breasted Sapsucker while I watched. A very efficient piece of work!

Watchful adult Barred Owl

Adult Barred Owl in Cedar Tree observing us observing him/her

Fledgling Barred Owl after leaving nest cavity during a light rain, apparently tumbling to our deck and then climbing up to the railing

Still wet, but the rain stopped

Drying out after the rain

Feeling good now

Parent owl brings a meal

Proud parent protecting from competition, especially crows sand jays

Fledgling figured out how to climb in the cedar tree

Even higher up the tree. Feels safe now