Barn owls continue to be one of the most fascinating creatures I’ve encountered, and Winston was no exception. This majestic breed is an ethereal blend of seen and unseen elements: their ghostly silent flight; their hollow facial features that masterfully funnel even the smallest of sounds to their ears; their dilated orbs for eyes, which allow them to see extreme detail in total darkness. Even as Winston sat just a few feet away, I still felt overwhelmed by his mysterious presence and all of the undiscovered wonders beneath his surface.