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The burrowing owl, claims ground in Cape Coral, florida
it is a protected bird, and they are flourishing now in this lovely town.
Every owl here has a sign assigned to it.. showing its protected status, ..they are a joy to see.
info found here
- Unlike most owls in which the female is larger than the male, the sexes of the Burrowing Owl are the same size.
- The Burrowing Owl appears to be diurnal because it can often be seen foraging during the day. In fact, it hunts all day and night long and is most active in the morning and evening. It catches more insects during the day and more mammals at night.
- The Burrowing Owl sometimes is placed into its own genus (Speotyto). Genetic similarity and overall appearance unite it with the other members of Athene. These are the Little Owl of Eurasia and northern Africa, the Spotted Owlet of southeastern Asia, and the extremely rare Forest Owlet, known only from a handful of specimens and sightings in India. Although the Little Owl is found in deserts and open areas, it is not nearly as terrestrial as the Burrowing Owl. It usually nests in tree cavities, although it will use a hole in a building or wall, and sometimes nests in rabbit holes.
- The Burrowing Owl collects mammal dung and puts it in and around its burrow. The dung attracts dung beetles, which the owl then ca
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Rosalie Scanlon
Excellent image Isa, I love these cute little Owls.
Isa Rodriguez replied
aw. I know, arent they the sweetest! :)
I have so many images of these owls :) lol.. I had to share : thanks, Rosalie ..
Fremme
well done a great looking image, love those eyes and thanks for the added info, cheers
Isa Rodriguez replied
thank you !.. what a lovely comment .. I appreciate :)
lol.. those eyes are something , no ?.. woo!
Bootiewootsy
This is just wonderful… Look at those eyes.. Well done.. Love it.
Isa Rodriguez replied
thank you my friend :)))))))))
greenpeg
fantastic eye capture….........
Isa Rodriguez replied
thank you sweetheart !!!
Seosamh
One of YOUR BEST PHOTOGRAPHS..
Isa Rodriguez replied
wow!!!! thank you so so much :)))))))))))
DoreenPhillips
Excellent Capture and Info Isa….......x
Isa Rodriguez replied
thank you so much, Doreen:))))))
udonchow
What a clear shot of this beautiful bird, Isa!! I have never seen one at all in its’ natural habitat :D
Isa Rodriguez replied
thank you very much, Elen. wooooooooooooo :)
udonchow
Thanks for the wonderful and educational description too, I love these small owls ^ _ ^
Isa Rodriguez replied
lo!!! I love these owls so much too :)))))) I knew you would certainly love em :)))))) I thought of ou when I saw it :)
kathy s gillen...
great capture
Isa Rodriguez replied
:).. thank you < Kathy..
KatsEye
What a beautiful Owl. Awesome capture. Look at those yellow eyes. perfect.
Isa Rodriguez replied
oh thank you ,Kat..I do love those eyes.. and they could see behind them .. too ::))))))))
CynLynn
wow beautiful capture! must be nice to view them in the wild! super work
Isa Rodriguez replied
oh yeah:) its a joy !! thank you so much :))))))))
amarica
Great shot Sweetie!! And information…xxxxxxxx
Isa Rodriguez replied
Thank you , Ann.. I sure do love to share :)
Steve Buffington
Isa, what a great shot. How come I never see these kind of animals. Well, maybe its because I’m mostly stuck in the city. But I can enjoy the shots.
Isa Rodriguez replied
hi Steve!!!!!! what?? with all the nature buffing you do!.. LMAO>> silly:) lol.. thank you so much for the salute.. I sure enjoy your comments..
Isa
AmandaWitt
Nice little owl.
Isa Rodriguez replied
thank you , Amanda:)))))))
kind regards,
Isa
luciasalemi
Beautiful shot! It’s one of my favs!!!
thank you so much for your kind comment about my work on Ellen’s journal! cheers :) Lucia
Isa Rodriguez replied
thank you so muc, Lucia :))))))))
what a beautiful comment :)))))))))))))))
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS
A great wildlife portrait of this burrowing owl!! :-))
Isa Rodriguez replied
thank you so much!, Treasure:)))))))))))))))))
jdmphotography
Wonderful image of this guy a truly superb capture very well done ! ........
Isa Rodriguez replied
thank you ! thank you !!! so so much :)))))))))
PrairieRose
I LOVE these little guys so much….......This is FABULOUS work Isa!!!
Isa Rodriguez replied
thank yo so very much hun !!!!! xxoxoxo
kathy s gillen...
I need to come to the cape, gina has great shots as well of these guys. excellent capture
Isa Rodriguez replied
thank you so much , kathy.. most definitely go to the cape.. these guys are in so many areas..
Virginia N. Fred
Nice work Isa, how cute
Isa Rodriguez replied
thanks gina….xoxxxoxo who ?,,lol
happyfeet5
Well Isa, not only one of your beautiful shots. But I’ve had an obssession with them for about 20 years ago or longer. I even started a collection of them. But, as you know, as you grow older, you have to start getting rid of things because you have to clean, clean, clean. So I’ve given some away, put others away. The only ones I still have in my living room are the ones that have been gifts. I’m sentimental when it comes to gifts. Love it.
Isa Rodriguez replied
wow….... i understand the obsession., they are so wonderful.. one of those birds that make me wise:)> haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
I love that you collect them :)))
jdmphotography
This image would also be very wellcome in the Eye Contact Group
Isa Rodriguez replied
wow… this comment has been buried for months.. I sooooooooo apologize for that. thank you so much for the invite.
parmi