Barred owlets spend about seven days with one or both parents after they fledge. This is a look at such a seven-day period in the old-growth forest of Seward Park in Seattle, Washington.
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Grabbing attention.
In the spotlight.
Disturbing my nap!
Launched.
Fish in the forest?
Closeup of an owlet.
Sibling love.
Who-ooo's there?
Owlet napping.
Peekaboo!
Fiery sunrise.
1-2-3 ... owls!
A mole meal.
Sibling affection.
Takeoff.
Mid-forest takeoff.
Into the forest.
Where's my meal?
Who-ooo are you looking at?
Looking back.
Hidden predator.
Concealing the prey.
Stand-up napper.
Disturbing my nap!
Sleepy time.
Intent.
Mid-forest flight.
Launching at prey.
Buzzed by a Kingbird.
Snack time.
I don't know you ...
It's ... a leaf.
What's behind?
