After Lunch — A Barred Owl Encounter

Lunch at 1:30 in the afternoon might seem an unusual schedule for an owl. On November 7, 2026, I watched this barred owl enjoying a midday meal among the bare branches.

Barred owls do most of their hunting after sunset and through the night, but they sometimes feed during daylight too. This encounter records the meal; it does not tell us why this particular owl was feeding at that hour.

A few minutes after it finished swallowing its catch, I photographed a quiet portrait: dark eyes, beautifully patterned feathers, and a moss-covered perch. The feeding sequence told the story. That final look became my favourite frame.