Drove to our new picnic area, parked and hiked down from the pump station to the primitive trail and headed towards Crooked Run.
Very humid morning - crossed Crooked Run & hiked about 200 yards before turning back.
Got about a third of the way home, when I heard a single Barred Owl call; returned to Crooked Run and found a place to sit hoping for another call - didn’t happen.
But, after several minutes with the binoculars, I spotted this owlet high in an oak tree watching me intently.
Took several distant shots; and slowly advanced to see if I could get more details without spooking the young owl.
I managed to slowly advance to three different views without scaring the youngster off.
Didn't see or hear from any adult owl.