Birding in Bay Village

by Tara Wendell

Judy Brody captured these shots of a young barred owl in her Bay Village yard in June 2022. She was able to identify them as juveniles because they couldn't hoot; young owls make a squeaky/hissing sound. And being younger and curious they are sometimes more visible – not yet realizing they should keep a lower profile! – so they can be easier to spot.