Owls of the Pacific Northwest
Great Grey Owl in the Snoqualmie Valley
A very rare visitor to the Snoqualmie Valley of Western Washington is the Great Grey Owl, often referred to as the "Grey Ghost'. Silent in flight, vanishing into the forest.
A young barred owl begins to explore the forest
A young barred owl also called an owlet begins to explore the forest in late Spring
Western Screech Owl in the shadows
A Western Screech Owl guards its nest cavity which contains a newborn
Short eared owl in flight over a green field in the setting sun light
A short eared owl with wings raised flying in the golden light before sunset over a green field
Barred owl on diagonal branch in suburban woodland
A barred owl on a diagonal perch in the Seattle suburb of Bellevue. The bird is alert in the neighborhood woodland
A barred owl calling in the forest
A barred owl in the forest calling with its beak open. These raptors have spread into the Pacific Northwes
Short Eared Owl take a morning flight
A short eared owl illuminated by 'golden light' takes flight in the Skagit Valley.
Adult Barred Owl preched alongside a tree trunk
A mature barred owl perched on a woodland tree as the raptor surveys its territory
Short Eared Owl in Natural Frame
A bare Winter tree offers a perfect frame for a Short-eared Owl
Barn owl resting in winter's hedgerow
A barn owl rests in a hedge during a winter day