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We spent last weekend in the Twin Cities visiting some friends. When hiking in Fort Snelling State Park we found a barred owl.

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I took several photos as it moved from tree to tree in the same general area.

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A father came by with his young daughter who was learning photography. I showed her the owl and she was pretty excited about the opportunity to get photos of such a beautiful bird.

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I think it was saying, "One step closer and your going to feel these talons".

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The barred owl’s eyes are jet black.

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We found a well-used bluebird nesting box and watched both the parents feed the babies several times.

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Here the male has just feed the young.

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Heading out for more insects.

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