Burrowing Owls of Cape Coral Florida

[Second Hand Pat]

I spent the last couple of days with a friend photographing these cool little owls. I will post some chick pics later.

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[Second Hand Pat]

The owls in the front are the two mostly grown chicks of the pair in the first post. The bird in the back is one of the parents.

The Three Amigos

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[Second Hand Pat]

I hate when my food is on top of my head.

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[two utes]

These photos are spectacular Pat. They are the sort of photos i expect to see in National Geographic magazines. I always receive a pleasant surprise whenever l tune in to your threads...please keep them coming.

[Second Hand Pat]

These photos are spectacular Pat. They are the sort of photos i expect to see in National Geographic magazines. I always receive a pleasant surprise whenever l tune in to your threads...please keep them coming.

Not sure they are that good Joe but appreciate it
Pat

[Second Hand Pat]

So who wants a dust bath...I do.

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[Second Hand Pat]

Tender moment between Parent and chick.

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Another parent and chick interaction.

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[Discus-n00b]

These are great Pat! They look like they have tons of personality. Love the big yellow eyes.

[brewmaster15]

One of my favorite Birds Pat! Looks like a great photo trip and some really nice pictures as well. I have found the burrowing owls to be really challenging to photograph.... at least they were with film as thats the last I shot them. Seeing how they like the open areas and bright sun., its often contrasty and harsh light. You did real well here.

al

[Second Hand Pat]

These are great Pat! They look like they have tons of personality. Love the big yellow eyes.

Thanks Matt, they also like to sleep a lot Matt
Pat

[Second Hand Pat]

One of my favorite Birds Pat! Looks like a great photo trip and some really nice pictures as well. I have found the burrowing owls to be really challenging to photograph.... at least they were with film as thats the last I shot them. Seeing how they like the open areas and bright sun., its often contrasty and harsh light. You did real well here.

al

Thank Al, we were shooting in the early morning or late afternoon. In one location early Sat morning we found the owlets hunting and a fair amount of activity with the adults and juvies. It was fun. Even thru this image was noisy I couldn't pass it up.

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[Debow]

Adorable!

[Second Hand Pat]

Adorable!

Thanks Debow, I couldn't resist that shot.
Pat