The Barred Owl is one of those critters that is often heard in the Boreal Forest , but rarely seen. With a 4-foot wing span, these predators of the night are the 3rd largest owl found in North America. Can you name the two largest?

Last night I awoke with a start to the low booming "hoo,hoo.....hoo,hoo" of a Barred Owl coming from behind our tent.

The Barred Owl roosts in thick patches of evergreen trees at night and is only active at night, making it very hard to see. When night settles over the forest, the Owls begin to prowl, looking and listening for voles, mice, and other prey. Their eyesight is unbelievable. These amazing birds can see in 1/100th of the amount of light that it takes humans to see!