Burrowing Owl Looking Back Over Right Shoulder

Burrowing Owls on The Move

One of my favorite birds to photograph is the burrowing owl. They are absolutely adorable. The past few years we’ve had to travel 90 minutes to Cape Coral, FL to find them. The city of Cape Coral has become a sanctuary city for the owls.

Burrowing Owl Stretching Right Wing
Burrowing Owl Stretching His Right Wing

But this year, thanks to a tip from fellow photographers and bird watchers, we were able to find a nesting pair much closer to home. It was exciting to see these little birds of prey move north. Unfortunately, loss of habitat has reduced their population over the years to the point of being threatened or even endangered in certain areas.

Burrowing Owl On Ground By Nest
Burrowing Owl on the Ground By His Nest

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