Barred Owl, Being Attacked! by rickster549

Barred Owl, Being Attacked!

Went down for sunset this evening, and as I was getting out of the car, heard the familiar sound of the Blue Jays, attacking something. Started looking around and then saw the owl fly away, with the Blue Jays in chase. So went back and changed the lens and went over to where the Blue Jays were still making their voices heard, and here sat the owl. The Blue Jays were literally attacking the owl. I think as I moved under the tree, it sort of disturbed the Jays and they flew away. So was able to then get a couple of shots of this guy with the eyes open, and then it flew away, again.
Those blue jays can get pretty aggressive. Nice capture. I hope the owl is coming back.
April 28th, 2021  
Those darn blue jays will take on anyone - really bullies. When they show up in the yard - everyone hightails it out - even the other blue jays! At least they gave you a great shot of the owl! Love those big eyes!
April 28th, 2021  
Nice shot! And you gave this guy a respite from the Jays.
April 28th, 2021  
Love those dark eyes.
April 28th, 2021  
How awful it must be to be bullied by other birds. Good that they took off when you arrived, lovely shot.
April 28th, 2021  
never a dull moment
April 28th, 2021  
Lovely capture.
April 28th, 2021  
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