A prairie dog keeps watch on a burrowing owl that had taken over its home. (© Tony's Takes)
A prairie dog keeps watch on a burrowing owl that had taken over its home. (© Tony’s Takes)

I figured I would be seeing this little guys soon and yesterday was my first of the season. It was a long, long ways off so the pics aren’t that great but I am excited to know they are arriving.

As you can see, the resident prairie dog was not as happy to see the summertime resident return. It seemed to desperately want to challenge the squatter but seemed to decide it was best not to tangle with the talons. The owl was quite content with its new home and largely ignored the objections of the homeowner.

First burrowing owl of the season arrives
A distant burrowing owl stakes out its claim to a prairie dog’s home. (© Tony’s Takes)
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