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Roger Simmons
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Birds, Words, Pics + TV

Meeting Barred Owl family at Mead Garden

Roger Simmons, April 19, 2024April 18, 2024

After my tour of Mead Garden with the Orange Audubon Society group, I decided to return and see if I could spot some birds I missed on the previous trip: a family of Barred Owls.

I saw a youngster with the Audubon group, but he was far away and it never turned its head toward me. But on my return trip, I came across the entire family: Dad, Mom and the two little ones.

Mom was busy feeding the kids what I think was a squirrel captured in the park. Dad was hanging out in a nearby tree.

The lighting wasn’t great, but it was fun watching this owl family interact.

Barred Owls, Mead Garden in Winter Park, April 2024. It’s like they are saying grace before dinner.
Barred Owl mom and kids enjoying dinner, Mead Garden in Winter Park, April 2024.
Barred Owl mom and kids enjoying dinner, Mead Garden in Winter Park, April 2024.
Barred Owl youngster, Mead Garden in Winter Park, April 2024.
Barred Owl dad, Mead Garden in Winter Park, April 2024. Staying close to his family.
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