Best Buddies
by Judi Dressler
Title
Best Buddies
Artist
Judi Dressler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
These two baby Burrowing Owls are siblings from the same nest. They are just a few weeks old, and are exploring the world outside the burrow. Mom and dad bring food for them and will for quite some time yet, although they are also just starting to pounce on insects or what might look like an insect on their own. Mom and dad also warn them of any danger, such as hawks or humans, whereupon the owlets run back into the burrow as fast as their little legs will carry them.
I photographed this little family a number of times, and just loved watching their antics! Here they are holding hands - I'd like to think it's because they love each other, but really I think they somehow just got their talons tangled up!
Burrowing owls are born underground in burrows, often times these are burrows built by prairie dogs. They hunt crickets, grasshoppers, and other bugs, as well as small mammals such as mice, and small reptiles.
This photo was taken near Greeley, Colorado, on July 16th, 2017.
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August 11th, 2017
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Julie Weber
A stunning wildlife collection so very beautifully presented. This is such an endearing catch. Thank you for your visit to my Artist of the Week discussion and for sharing my image. L
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #17 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Murray Rudd
Congratulations on being featured in the FAA Group 'Raptors.' To ensure your feature remains available over time, post your featured image(s) in the Group's 'Thanks for the Feature / Image Archive.' l/f and p if you allow pinning (https://www.pinterest.ca/tendrelimages/raptors-at-fine-art-america/)
Don Columbus
Congratulations Judi, 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
Mary Lynn Giacomini
Beautiful work Judi.....you have a talented for capturing the emotions of these creatures. Wonderful images.....L/F
Sarah Batalka
What an amazing and sweet capture! And I thoroughly enjoyed reading your description, Judi, where you further bring these beautiful creatures to life for us. You have a special gift. I admire your work and your talent. It's clear that you have love for not only what you do but also for the subjects you capture. L/F
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