Friday, June 17, 2011

Burrowing Owls

I love the little Burrowing Owls!  Brian Piccolo Park (Hollywood, FL) is home to some of these cute little creatures.  I had a fun afternoon there, photographing them.
Burrowing Owls (Athene Cunicularia) are small owls that make their homes in South Florida prairies.  Unlike most other birds, they burrow themselves into the ground where they lay their eggs and form a large family community. 

They are very charismatic, photogenic, and active this time of year, and both adults and chicks can be seen exiting and entering nests, standing guard, and hunting for prey throughout the day.   











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