Burrowing owl playing speed limit enforcer?
There was no danger of me speeding past this little one when I saw it soon after sunrise recently. It was quite content to sit on its manmade perch and…
Burrowing owls can indeed look mean
Normally a picture of these little guys will solicit a comment along the lines of, "Aww. They are so cute!" Well, that isn't always the case. This hard-working dad had…
Burrowing owl returns to its family
Last weekend I spent two fantastic mornings photographing these cool little ones in Larimer County, Colorado. They have chosen a home in an open space right near a hiking path…
Burrowing owl soaks in the morning sun
A fun encounter with this handsome fellow last weekend. He was out in a field, a bit too far for me to get a decent show when much to my…
The hills have eyes
This beautiful, dark burrowing owl has chosen a rather conspicuous spot for a home next to a busy road. However, it has also gotten to be quite good at hunkering…
Burrowing owl hunkers down and keeps close watch on the photographer
This guy was very keen on guarding his burrow, presumably with his mate hidden within. The morning sun was gorgeous and lit him up nicely. I always have a ton…