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Burrowing Owl

Gallery: 10 Years of NPNPosted April 29, 20102,999 views14 comments

I have a soft spot for this shot as I spent many hours for most of a month with this bird and its family and became quite attached to the whole clan. The youngsters in particular are full of personality and gave me a variety of goofy looks that charmed me immensely. I'm grateful that I have the images to remember them by.

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14 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on April 29, 2010 at 8:41 PM

This displays this species quirkiness perfectly. Loved it when you first posted it and I still feel that way.

- Luke

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Neil Rossmiller on April 29, 2010 at 10:51 PM

First time I've seen this image, Ron, and what a treat it is.
From your description, I can understand the soft spot.
Very cool!
Neil

Registered on October 30, 2009, 156 Posts, 749 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Duval on April 29, 2010 at 10:54 PM

Remember this one Ron, what a character.

Paul

Registered on June 30, 2009, 508 Posts, 1907 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Greenwood on April 29, 2010 at 11:15 PM

Absolutely worth the effort! Comical, yet poignant and depictive at the same time.

Registered on November 9, 2003, 229 Posts, 1523 Comments

Comment posted by Gary McGhee on April 30, 2010 at 3:34 AM

Really great pose, sounds like you had a great time with these guys. This shot really made me smile.

Gary.

Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Monica Siri on May 1, 2010 at 4:32 AM

Ron,
I hope before or later to observe this species. They are so nice. This shot is formidable and I never tire of watching it.

Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on May 1, 2010 at 9:53 AM

Wonderful pose. Great shot!

D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments

Comment posted by denise ippolito on May 1, 2010 at 8:31 PM

Love it to pieces!!

Registered on December 17, 2009, 202 Posts, 1529 Comments

Comment posted by Andreas Resch on May 2, 2010 at 1:52 PM

This is hilarious - what an awesome capture.

Registered on November 14, 2007, 322 Posts, 6101 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 5, 2010 at 6:12 PM

I love shooting these guys Ron. I get attached to them every summer too. What a fine image this is.

Pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Laura Stafford on May 18, 2010 at 3:39 PM

What a wonderful shot of this little guy. It certainly shows his personality. I really like the background as it does not take away from the owl. How neat that you were able to spend so much time with this owl and his family -- priceless.

Laura Stafford

Registered on November 3, 2009, 52 Posts, 375 Comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on May 21, 2010 at 10:03 PM

What a great image Ron! Love it. I missed my chance to see these this year. Perhaps I may still get one.

Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments

Comment posted by Andrey Antov on September 16, 2012 at 10:19 PM

I just got a stiff neck from watching this. A rare find. Thank you for sharing.

Registered on March 18, 2008, 292 Posts, 341 Comments

Comment posted by Verdon on September 16, 2012 at 11:58 PM

they love to act funny,, great shot w stunning quality!

Registered on June 10, 2011, 147 Posts, 1444 Comments