I did not realize that Barred Owls will hunt for earthworms. They are opportunistic hunters. I saw owls over three mornings after it had rained. Two of the days I saw in the same spot, and I saw them in the street, and you could tell they were grabbing something. Not great photos you can see where they were...
If it's sunny outside, I try to remember to take out my pocket camera in case I see something. It's not a great camera for zooming but does it faster than my phone and the pics are slightly better. Someday I will have a better camera for zooming in, but the best camera is the one you have with you.
I was out with Kyanne on Sunday standing at the top of my hill by the fence and movement in the woods caught my eye. It was a Pileated Woodpecker! Not my first sighting behind our house but it's not something you experience often so I grabbed what photos I could. It was hard to miss once you saw the size.
NOTE FOR FUTURE - We like "Sierra Red" mulch not just "red mulch". Put out new mulch as a refresh of our front yard.
BEFORE
I also planted a 6" mini-rose bush that Jane Ferguson brought for Cindy. We'll see if it takes hold like Barbara did. Just in time for a 25-degree night.
