Common Name: Barred Owl
Family: True Owls (Strigidae)
Genus: Strix
Species: varia
Observer(s): Dan Lindstrom
Notes: Photos taken in the Gersmehl's yard off Saxon Court. The youngster had departed the nest too early and mom and dad stood guard day and night until he was able to take care of himself; allowing me to take these closeups of the family.