Top Shots 2023 – Owls
A favorite of just about anyone - and me - owls are elusive and extraordinarily fun to photograph. From the tiny burrowing owl to the larger long eared owls and…
Burrowing owl owlet stands at attention, eyes wide open
It would appear I got this little one’s attention, eh? Taken back in July as the owlets were just starting to test their wings, this one’s siblings opted to retreat…
“I’m not falling for that ‘something is behind you’ trick!”
A very fun shot from the beginning of April when the owls first returned for the season. I previously shared an image from later in this encounter when the owl…
Burrowing owl mates enjoy some summertime “recreation”
Don’t tell these two that mating season is over as they definitely were still making like springtime lovebirds. ;-) Taken a couple of weeks ago, the parents were hanging out…
“Hello, honey! I’m home!”
A male burrowing own returns to the nest and is greeted by his beautiful bride. The time these two have with their little ones is fleeting. All are now flying,…
Burrowing owl keeps watch from a fence post
With four little ones now regularly coming out of the nest, the parents are busier than ever. Certainly a lot of time is spent hunting and bringing food back to…