Four burrowing owl owlets spring into action to chase off interloper
This poor prairie dog had no idea this would happen – and neither did I. Usually the prairie dogs coexist with the burrowing owls in peace as they have a…
“You forgot MY day?”
A burrowing owl seems a bit displeased that I forgot yesterday was International Owl Awareness Day. Taking a break from Alaska pics, just for the day, to satisfy this grumpy…
“Look, Dad! I can fly!”
The little burrowing owl owlets are getting quite mobile now. They have not taken any long flights yet, but they are covering short distances. Here, one of the eight owlets…
Burrowing owl delivers a mousy meal to its mate
A little bit of love, a little bit of a fight over food for this pair. The male burrowing owl flew in with a mouse, handing it off to his…
Burrowing owl leaping into action
Having investigated the other side of the road, this male lifts off and heads back toward his home. This guy and his mate have given me some fantastic photo ops…
Eye to eye with a burrowing owl
This is one handsome dude! He is probably one of the most cooperative burrowing owls I have ever come across. I was sitting on the ground, photographing him and his…