Burrowing owl owlets make brief appearance
Quite the brood at this den with six little owlets. Getting pictures of all six is difficult and getting all six to look the same way is pretty much impossible.…
Burrowing owl takes flight
One determined looking little owl here – and one that just is not getting much of a rest these days. I visited some of the burrowing owl nest sites I…
Here comes breakfast!
Taken from my favorite burrowing owl spot of the year, this nest has six little ones, a number that keeps the parents very busy. Mama is extraordinarily protective though, frequently…
First burrowing owl owlet of the season for Father’s Day
Well this was a pleasant sight on my photo drive today and coming on Father's Day, appropriate. Now is about the time the owlets will begin showing themselves. I spent…
Burrowing owl stays focused on the photographer in flight
Well, this guy had eyes for me for sure. ;-) We had challenging photo conditions most of this past weekend with heavily overcast skies and rain. That did not stop…
“Hold still! If I stay behind you, he will think they is only one of us.”
A burrowing owl being quite brave by hiding behind its mate last weekend. ;-) I haven’t photographed these guys very often this year, just haven’t had the right conditions to…