Burrowing Owls.

[Canon_Bob]

Another species that is close to endangered. They have made something of a comeback over the past year, but the hurricanes of the the two years prior really took a toll on them. They are on the "Species of Concern" list. Original sizes below each, and worth a look for the significant detail.


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The light was rough on this one of these juvi's, but I couldn't pass up the pose :thumbsup:

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[Bevb]

All fantastic shots as usual Canon Bob, but whats special is that its wonderful to see such a magnificent bird making a come back, 2 & 3 are the winners for me.

[Loupey]

I LOVE that tilt of the head of the middle owl in the 2nd shot!

Awesome detail.

[paulnj]

That "looking to the sky" image is a great image. It's a very typical pose to see.

Where did you shoot these, because all the burrowing owls I found on Cape Coral vanished(as you say) after the hurricanes a few years ago. I had so many nests in a 10 block area they were like shooting ducks at the zoo

[Canon_Bob]

That "looking to the sky" image is a great image. It's a very typical pose to see.

Where did you shoot these, because all the burrowing owls I found on Cape Coral vanished(as you say) after the hurricanes a few years ago. I had so many nests in a 10 block area they were like shooting ducks at the zoo

These were shot in Cape Coral. I'm happy to report a VERY strong comeback after a non-existent hurricane season last year. I know of many active burrows now. More popping up all the time. They've even moved off the cape to some of the larger barrier islands.

[paulnj]

Great to here!

[Xia_Ke]

Great shots! The pose on that second shot more than makes up for any shortcomings with the lighting...LOL That shot is priceless!