From Bryce Gaudian

She's quite mysterious and elusive. But, ... see her in her chosen dwelling place in the deep woods 99.9% of the time that pass through. She flies from her pine bough perch to a nearby tree and gives me favor for at least the opportunity to try to thread-the-needle-of-focus through the deep woods tangle in attempting to capture her beauty. Barred Owl at Myre-Big Island State Park on Christmas Day. 12/25/24.