Owlet

I went to check on the owl family today and baby was out and a little more active.  It's already quite large and you can see the long talons in one of the photos.  Mom and dad were standing guard nearby. Maralee

Standing Watch

I went to check on the owl family on Friday and baby was sitting on a branch sleeping.  It was just a ball of fuzz so I didn't get any decent photos, but mom or dad was vigilantly standing watch over the little one. Maralee

Owls are Back

The owl couple came back to the park this year and have some new little ones.  I caught one of them peeking out of its nest while mom and dad looked on from above. The area is fenced off so people don't get too close, but I will be going back to get more glimpses of …

Bird ID??

I need help identifying this bird.  I tried to Google it but was surprised at how many birds there are with yellow bellies, dark crown and dark wing.  I thought maybe an American Goldfinch but I'm not sure.  Anyone know? Maralee