Burrowing owls are always fun to watch and yes, especially to photograph. To a certain degree, I can relate to their behavior. I am always amazed and entertained at the same time.
This juvenile or sub-adult owl was having fun playing on its “trampoline” toy. It jumps up and down several times on that bouncy branch/perch near its burrow. It certainly loves its toy and at one occasion it literally kisses it.
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Joshua
Great story and images. I had a similar experience with multiple chicks who were just fledging, fighting to be the one on top of a fence post. They were even climbing up the pole using their talons. It was one of my favorite wildlife experiences. Bruce
B Benson wrote:
Great story and images. I had a similar experience with multiple chicks who were just fledging, fighting to be the one on top of a fence post. They were even climbing up the pole using their talons. It was one of my favorite wildlife experiences. Bruce
Thank you very much for your kind words, Bruce! They are indeed so fun to watch and photograph and thank you for sharing your experience with them.
sum1sgrampa wrote:
Another fantastic sequence Joshua ! You're very fortunate to be able to spend so much time with these great subjects. Super jealous
Thank you very much, Gary! The only remedy that I know of would be for you to move to Southern California . I know you would love it and you would be so close to your daughter and her family.
