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Mr Sandman

From Brenda Greaves

Mr. Sandman Barred Owl Polk County lowa USA February 2025

"Owls remind us that silence can be the loudest wisdom." ~Unknown

-7 degrees out this morning and this barred owl had found a spot in the sun to soak in some warmth. He spent most of his time sleeping, but occasionally opened an eye to wink at me. He woke when a blue jay and a couple of crows put up a racket, but they seemed to not see him as they flew overhead. Snowfall from yesterday's storm blanketed the branches behind him and made him blend in even more. I spotted him in the trees at a distance and then was able to snap a few more pics closer. He didn't seem to mind that I was nearby.or perhaps he was just so cold he decided not to leave his sunny spot.

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