Out-n-About and stumbled into a Northern Hawk Owl.
These are mid-sized Owls 14-16 in. with short pointed wings, Hawk like tails and very swift fliers.
They hunt for prey (mice/voles) during both day/night and easily spotted on a tree top from which they hunt.
Like all Owls they have incredible hearing and sight for detecting prey.
Much like the Great Gray they tend to be very human tolerant….even with me.
Cheers !
Dennis