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Barred Owlet

A barred owl fledgling, hunting squirrel

A barred owlet stands on a fallen log, its eyes like deep wells of unknowable darkness. The forest around it is dim, shadows playing tricks between the trees. Its feathers are a patchwork of soft browns and whites, blending with the muted tones of the forest floor. There is an alertness in its posture, a readiness to take flight or fall deeper into the shadows.

Photographs — Barred Owlet

A barred owlet stands on a fallen log, its eyes like deep wells of unknowable darkness. The forest around it is dim, shadows playing tricks between the trees. Its feathers are a patchwork of soft browns and whites, blending with the muted tones of the forest floor. There is an alertness in its posture, a readiness to take flight or fall deeper into the shadows.