Burrowing Owl Siblings

by Judi Dressler

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Burrowing Owl Siblings

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Judi Dressler

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Photograph - Photography

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There are six curious Burrowing Owl babies in this family. Here you can see three of them hanging out together. The one in the air was about to fly off, but then noticed something interesting, so is making a u-turn to go and see. Everything has to be investigated! These young owlets have just started flying a little, and it is really fun to watch them explore the world around their burrow!

Burrowing owls are born underground in burrows, often 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. They are excellent parents, bringing food to their babies until the young ones are hunting bugs for themselves, and even afterwards for a while.

The adults have barring across their chests; the babies start getting these stripes as they get a little older.

Photo taken on June 30, 2020, near Greeley, Colorado.

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