Fun Day With Little Brown Owls

photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

Not knowing what to expect or how the day would turn out on my first opportunity for Burrowing Owls last August.
Only knowing that these owls are very small and brown in color…to arrive at a cow pasture covered in dry grass seemed like mission impossible.

After a long period of time the first owl was spotted and then I had some idea what to look for. It was the big yellow eyes that gave them away as the rest of the body blended well into the dry grass in the pasture.

Shared Accommodations

photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

May recall I had the opportunity to visit the Burrowing Owl Recovery Project site back in Mid August. As this tiny owl stood and peered into the entrance of the tunnel I remember thinking that another owl may be coming out.

Much to my surprise it turned out to be a gopher. Either one seemed very alarmed by the others presents.

Could it be possible they were sharing the burrow ? I have no idea but just goes to show you…always expect the unexpected.