The Burrowing Owl is a photograph by Robert Bales which was uploaded on January 24th, 2019.
The Burrowing Owl
Out geocaching near Somerton, Arizona and found this cute little burrowing Owl!
The burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) is a small, long-legged... more
by Robert Bales
Title
The Burrowing Owl
Artist
Robert Bales
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Photograph - Photo
Description
Out geocaching near Somerton, Arizona and found this cute little burrowing Owl!
The burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) is a small, long-legged owl found throughout open landscapes of North and South America. Burrowing owls can be found in grasslands, rangelands, agricultural areas, deserts, or any other open dry area with low vegetation.They nest and roost in burrows, such as those excavated by prairie dogs (Cynomysspp.). Unlike most owls, burrowing owls are often active during the day, although they tend to avoid the midday heat. Like many other kinds of owls, though, burrowing owls do most of their hunting from dusk until dawn, when they can use their night vision and hearing to their advantage. Living in open grasslands as opposed to forests, the burrowing owl has developed longer legs that enable it to sprint, as well as fly, when hunting.
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January 24th, 2019
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Robert Frederick
And what a find! Its been on my list for awhile but apparently I'm on theirs too. Great shot, Robert. LFT
Robert Bales replied:
It was on my list for a long time. Thanks for the nice comment and the LFT!! I hope you find one someday!!
Miroslava Jurcik
Congratulations, I have chosen your most beautiful artwork for the Best of the best gallery in Kingdom Animalia, you now welcome to archive your work there ! l/f/p
Don Columbus
Congratulations Robert, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings" I invite you to place it in the group's "2019 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
Don Columbus
Congratulations Robert, your work is Featured in "Birds In Focus" I invite you to place it in the group's "2019 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
William Tasker
This is so good, Robert. It almost looks 3D. It was a pleasure to view this wonderful and named bird image that is now exhibited among the homepage features for the group, Wild Birds Of The World - A Nature Photography Group. L/F
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