May 1, 2024

I am known as a Barred Owl

Just sittin' in a tree with my sibling and mom

I can climb trees

By grabbing bark with my beak

While my mom just looks on with aplomb.

Location: Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Barred_Owl/overview

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