Yesterday during the rainstorm, a huge flock of Common Redpolls arrived at my feeders-estimated between 75-100. I&#39;ve had regular Redpoll visitors of about 4-5 for several weeks, so this was a big surprise. Also saw a Brown Creeper. Then today around 1:30-2 PM I heard a ruckus out front and saw 2 Ravens flying around and landing on a near by telephone pole. Looked down, and there was the Barred Owl on the phone wire that had been here 2 days ago (presumably).  The Ravens did not suceed in dislodging the owl. I went out to take pictures and it just sat there for about 2 hours, though a sudden dip and change of location seemed to have produced some red on the beak. I wonder what it&#39;s catching. It was very sleepy, especially after the &quot;catch&quot; (I assume). Chickadees ignored it, perhaps to their peril. (I hope not). <br clear="all">

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