Burrowing owls can indeed look mean

Burrowing owls can indeed look mean

A burrowing owl seems to scowl in the early morning sun. (© Tony’s Takes)
A burrowing owl seems to scowl in the early morning sun. (© Tony’s Takes)

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 spent the better part of the morning providing for his family. On the menu were a variety of bugs and a vole. After sharing the bounty and partaking in breakfast, he flew up and perched on a sign right in front of me.

His face wore the remnants of his meal and indeed, he looked pretty darned serious. Of course having to work so hard to feed seven little owlet mouths might have made him a bit grumpy too. 😉

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