Northwoods Woman

This owl was on the wood stack in the backyard with its own breakfast! (And yes, that is a squirrel that the owl has caught.)

Pretty rare for this kind of visit, and Rick said that he stayed there for a long time, until he went outside to collect wood, then the owl flew off.

Some people put superstition or reasoning for seeing owls in the daytime, but not me.  There is always a reason for what happens, and I for one will see it for what it is:  a morning visitor.

(And by the way… the pun was intended) 

Love the Pileated woodpecker!!  This guy is so much fun to watch.

He always seems to be judging the best way to approach the suet, and his movements seem so apprehensive.  We have some trees across the road that he has done some major damage too, and I’ve witnessed some large chunks of bark come off those trees (note to self:  get pics of said trees).

We have several types of woodpeckers that frequent the feeder, but I have to say that I really look forward to this guy visiting.