Anyone who really wants to increase the number of owls they see (and all other animals) should invest in a good thermal scope. I think even the most accomplished wildlife spotter will be shocked at how many animals they walk past. Hard to swallow the price, but well worth it in my opinion. The capability of modern thermal scopes is astounding.

Wow, really impressive skills! Thanks for the tips!

Great video

I'm still watching this (have to watch it in spurts because of well life). I've been trying to find owls for years. Your technique of following their calls in the evening to find them morning with the other tips was eye opening! Thank you! Looking forward to using this information!

Gorgeous!

Oh, I love this! I have seen and photographed several barred owls here in East Tennessee. Never seen another kind. But last time I was at my sister’s house, urban North Carolina, I was shocked to hear owls from the guest room! Next time I go, I will look for them. You have such beautiful pictures!!

This is wonderful! Thank you. More places in Seattle I have seen owls: Longfellows Creek, Camp Long, Arboretum in South Seattle CC

What a wonderful presentation by Izzy. She will do very well in life, I am sure!. Great job too, John. I really enjoyed that. I live in Eastern Ontario, Canada and my favourite birds to photograph are Owls and Hawks. Picked up some great tips from this video.

Very informative. Im just discovering the topic of owls. I recently started hearing owls at night wooing each other. Its Dec. and I think its breeding time for long horned owls and its early Dec.

Sweet good thorough personal engaging presentation.

Hi all, Izzy here! Wanted to give an update as I recently rewatched this recording and realized I misinformed about the origin of the Barred Owl! The Barred Owl is NOT a native species in the Pacific Northwest of North America. Barred Owls are native to the East Coast and only migrated westward in the late 1800s following human alterations to the landscape. They are now considered an invasive species on the West Coast as they displace native wildlife species including the threatened Northern Spotted Owl. Thanks for uploading this video John, I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you!

Girl is the bomb...my educational journey was extraordinary and serendipitous also...seeking your bliss and your place to serve powers magic and wonders. Go forth bearing witness and arming bears!

Really cool John and Izzy! I didn't hear when did Izzy say she was coming to the Bog? And thank you both for a very entertaining hour!

I wish I had $10k to drop on camera equipment

What lens are you using? I'm just starting at age 52. lens 70-200mm f4

And I have a video on my channel of a barred owl taking a bath in the pond!

Northern Pygmy owls will often times will almost poop on you, just got to look up

Her name should be CHER. The long eared owl 😄