![A closeup of a barn owl (captive). (© Tony’s Takes)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48903910407_7835ef8dee_o.jpg)
Such a beautiful and distinctive bird. A very fun, way cool bird and while not uncommon, not one you normally get to see or photograph. That is why I welcomed the opportunity get pictures of this barn owl, Caliban, back in October.
Raised for educational purposes and now owned by Nature’s Educators, he was a fantastic model and tons of fun. It also gave me an opportunity to play with my Tamron Lenses USA SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC G2. I love that lens!