Young Burrowing Owl Trio
by Judi Dressler
Title
Young Burrowing Owl Trio
Artist
Judi Dressler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Young Burrowing Owl triplets watching in unison with their big eyes as a red-tailed hawk flies by. Hawks are predators for young owls, so these owlets are nervous, and a few seconds later they will climb half-way down into the safety of their burrow, still watching with just their heads poking out. These are three of six siblings that were born in this burrow; the others are busy elsewhere. They are young owls, still being taken care of by their parents, but beginning to hunt bugs on their own.
Burrowing owls are born underground in burrows, often these are burrows built by prairie dogs. 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 barred chests; the babies start getting these barring marks as they get a little older. Baby burrowing owls can be very entertaining to watch as they run and jump and play with each other!
Photo taken on July 6, 2020, near Greeley, Colorado.
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Won 1st Place in FAA's THREE OR MORE WILD BIRDS - SAME SPECIES contest on 10/14/20
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Gary F Richards
Spectacular Young Burrowing Owl Trio composition, lighting, shading, lovely colors and artwork! F/L voted
Jennifer Jenson
Congratulations on your top finish in the Three Adult Birds Or Bats Or Insects With Wings contest, Judi! An incredible and delightful image!
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups Special Features #19 promotion discussion. Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views Group....L/F/Tw
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group ..... Please place your featured image in the Feature Archive and any other appropriate Archives 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/)
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