Between the branches

This Barred Owl was sitting in a tree right by the path in the aviary at the Calgary Zoo. I was probably about 8' away from it, with nothing between it and me. A great feeling. We do get these owls in the wild in Alberta, but I haven't yet seen one. A few steps further along the path and I came upon a gorgeous Great Grey Owl sitting on top of a thin, dead tree trunk right out in the open. It proceeded to preen itself, which was quite a sight. Will be posting a photo.