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What's the best way to find barred owls.  At least that is what I am thinking they are.  I can hear them hooting back and forth but so far no luck sighting them.

 

Well if they are Barred owls this species is often active during day light hours and can be found in mixed forest areas roosting in the open ( not in holes) as far as open goes. Just take a walk and stop occassionaly and just take your time looking around and you should see one. Here is an example of one I found doing this.

 

 

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Paul O'Toole
Kingston, Ontario

I do hear them during the later day.  I live where there is lots of trees.  I also hear them at night.  They can be loud.  Sometimes it is hard to hear what direction they are in.  I will keep looking.  Very nice pictures you took.  Thank you for sharing them.  Are they very timid?  Although I am very quiet and slow to move when looking.