This Barred Owl was perched right next to a busy walking path, close enough that dozens of people and their dogs passed within feet of it. And yet? Nobody noticed. The owl, however, noticed EVERYTHING. You could see the excitement in its eyes every time a dog walked by - head swiveling, pupils dilating, totally locked in on the action. It makes you wonder how often we walk past wildlife without ever knowing…#barredowl #owls #birds #wildlifephotography #natureisamazing | thewildlifecompanion

🦉Have you heard any Barred Owls recently? 🤎Will begin calling soon using the recognizable “who cooks for you? who cooks for all?” 🖤Completely unnoticed as it flies noiselessly 🤎Its biggest predator is the Great Horned Owl 🖤Do not migrate, and do not move around much from their home area. #wbuwausau #barredowl | Wild Birds Unlimited