WHOSE WOODS THESE ARE | This barred owl frequented the same branch in Braintree for several days last week. It took more than casual interest in the photographer, moving to a higher, safer perch after the click of the shutter, but invariably returned to this branch following a brief interval. This species is sometimes confused with the great horned owl, but is unmistakably identified by brown eyes, for all other owls common to our region have yellow eye pigmentation. (Herald / Bob Eddy)