My last few postings about a local band of burrowing owls was more about the trial and tribulations of their lives in a habitat continually being squeezed by urban development. Whether under threat of a housing development or a community center, the tone was less than upbeat as I waded through red tape and alternating project managers in an ongoing plight to ensure their survival.
And with that said I had not actually planned to breach the burrowing owl topic so soon, but I came across a video that is nothing more than a feel good burrowing owl moment. So, sit back and take a close-up look at a burrow in Washington state that is home to 12 successfully reared owlets.
By the way, glad to see the parents are ever so attentive as a predator soars above their heads!
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@Scott you really know how to get my attention. Once again to feature my favorite owl of all time. I am putting together a plan for Burrowing Owl habitat in Northern California. I hope to have it written up to submit to Audubon California for a grant. Wish me luck! Any suggestions appreciated.