It was a gorgeous afternoon, so Paul and I drove out to the nature center for a walk in the woods -- partially for a change of pace, and partially to have something with which to compare the amazing fall colors.
While we were there, we heard a pair of barred owls makin' with the sexy talk. It was cool -- and only the second time I've ever heard an owl calling in its natural environs. The first was a wee boreal owl up in Alaska this summer.
Speaking of the boreal owls, I can't remember if this was before you left or not, but I did finally get to the boreal owl on that birdsongs tape, and it was definitely the sound we heard.
... and we're already getting our fall colors, here.