Barred Owl: Emmons’ Preserve, Kennebunkport Land Trust, Arundel, Maine, USA, June 2026 — I went to Emmons’ Preserve to see if there were any early River or Ebony-Jewelwings (big damselflies). None. But along the path as I went in toward the river, an owl took off from eye level, crossed the path low, and soared out into the forest, weaving through the trees. It landed way off in an all but impossible (for photography) spot. I could just see a shadow that I only suspected was an owl because I had seen it land there, but I gave it a try anyway. What do you know! The camera found it and focused. Had to be the big eyes. I have seen Barred Owls before at Emmons’, in this same area. Makes me wonder if a pair has a nesting territory there. This is a heavy crop from the full frame, enlarged considerably before processing using the AI super-resolution feature in Photomator. Sony a6700. Sigma 16-300 Contemporary at at least 1500mm equivalent field of view. Program with bird and wildlife modifications.