The Owls are Back, 2022 edition.

 A pair of barred owls has taken up residence behind our house, as in previous years. We've heard their various vocalizations ("chimp call", "who cooks for you?", and others) and for the last few weeks have often spotted one or both, mostly around dawn and dusk. Crows are also a big tipoff; they love to harass owls en masse in daylight. Here are daytime two pics for you.

A dozing session.

Here's looking at you, kid!

Joan and I are hoping that owlets will emerge in the coming months from the sycamore nest cavity.