From Mat Custer

Deep within the forest, As dusk slips into darkness, the nocturnal creatures arise. You hear sounds from the brush around you, and a small animal scurrying through leaves, possibly a mouse. Suddenly the sound of 3 loud hoots and an eerie crack of a branch rings out. You look up only to realize that you are being studied by the king of the night, 2 huge eyes gaze upon you.

I captured this beautiful Barred Owl photo earlier this year in the spring near Omaha, Ne, wanted to share.