[Bristol-Birds] Barn Owls at Mountain Home VA campus (Washington County, TN)

After the Herndon chapter meeting last PM (6/5/07) I went to check on the barn 
owls at the theater building at the VA in Johnson City.  Earlier in the day 
while visiting the VA on business I had noted fresh whitewash on the walls and 
owl pellets on the ground around the building.  Last PM at about 9:30 I heard a 
weak call coming from the overhang on the right side of the building.  As I 
approached to investigate I saw what appeared to be an immature bird 
(fledging?) looking down from a gap in the overhang and heard a harsh call 
(which gave me the strong urge to vacate the area immediately) from on top of 
the roof.  I then saw what appeared to be 2 adults fly off to nearby trees.
   
  David Kirschke
  Johnson City, TN

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