Burrowing owl keeps watch from a fence post
A burrowing owl keeps watch from a fence post in Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

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 the little ones but they also must stand watch and keep the family safe. Here, dad takes a turn keeping an eye on the area for threats. With a quick call from him, the owlets would return to the burrow and hunker down until the danger passes.

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