Hills & Heights
Barred Owls in Woodland Heights
Dinner is served for an owlet.

Tony Gambone posted the video below of Barred Owls feeding in Woodland Heights. Nature is cool but be warned it’s uncensored nature, so the feeding process could be a little gruesome for some.
More about the Barred Owl from the Raptor Conservancy of Virginia:
Barred Owl (Strix varia)
Range
A resident species in Virginia. Found from Canada south through the eastern United States to the Gulf Coast, including Florida and Texas.Size
Length 17–20 inches
Wingspan 39–43 inches
Weight 17–37 ouncesHabitat
Woodlands, swamps, dense forests, lake shores, ravines; usually near water.Diet
Mice, insects, snakes, lizards and salamanders; also known to eat smaller owls and other birds.Characteristics
A non-tufted owl, and the only eastern owl with deep brown eyes which can appear blue-black in certain light. Nests in cavities in trees, but will use old nests of red-shouldered hawks, crows or ravens. A vocal owl with a variety of calls. Most common hoot is a sequence of “Who-cooks-for-you, Who-cooks-for-you?“

Community
Reedy Creek Access Could be Limited on Wednesday
Work will start at 9:30 AM and work should continue for a few hours. This will limit your access to Reedy Creek, and there may be periods of zero access.

From James River Parks.
Tomorrow (Wednesday, 3/29) Norfolk Southern is going to be doing repair work on the Reedy Creek Crossing. They will start at 9:30 AM and work should continue for a few hours. This will limit your access to Reedy Creek, and there may be periods of zero access.
Community
Tacos, Tattoos, and Beer
I doubt any spots are left but you can still swing by and get some killer tacos on Tuesday.

Love tattoos? Love free tacos?
We’re celebrating our 2 year anniversary with a block party @true_tattoo_rva where if you get a TBT or Taco related flash piece you’ll get free tacos from us for life
We’ll drop the flash sheet on Tuesday (3/14)
Just show us your dope ink when you purchase two tacos, and we’ll give you the third one for free
On Tuesday, March 14th, we’ll start booking slots, and we’ll have walk-ins the day of the event. Call @true_tattoo_rva to book appointments
We’ll be on-site slinging tacos and vibes with our amigos @capsoulbrewing pouring up suds.
We’ll have raffles and prizes available from our amigos as well!
Community
Lane Closures – Hioaks Road and Jahnke Road
This work is scheduled for Friday, March 10 from 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. and will close the right lanes of each road.

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities (https://twitter.com/DPUStreetNews)
WHAT: Lane Closures
WHEN: Friday, March 10, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Hioaks Road and Jahnke Road, 4th Council District
IMPACTS: This work is scheduled for Friday, March 10 from 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. and will close the right lanes of each road.
PROJECT SCOPE: Stormwater drop inlet cleaning. Traffic signage will be in place, along with police presence for safety.