[Viathelens]

The first time I photographed a burrowing owl I was on a photo tour in Florida, the ones that live by the library in Cape Coral. Now I just have to jump in the car and drive for 20 minutes and I'm loving it. A pair have nested in a rocky area near a lake and the three times I've gone to visit them I've always spotted one. I'm hoping to see them both together at some point. And twice now the owl has flown off the rocks in such a way that I've caught it in-flight. This is the most recent in-flight shot. They have such stunning eyes, so very cute.

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[NorthernFocus]

Very nice. Love the last frame. I'm envious of the opportunity/access. They're rapidly rising to the top of my bucket list.

 

[Louis champan]

Nicely done on these shots.

 

[Pasiani]

They are lovely little creatures.
Nice shots indeed, I love the expression on the second one.
I have been photographing burrowing owls in Brazil a couple of years ago, love their behavior: mostly relaxed, until a wild dog passes by.

 

[Irap]

Very nice shots, love the eye contact.

 

[Viathelens]

Thanks, everyone. I'm looking forward to the babies!

 

[Woodyg3]

Great shots, enjoy your time with them!

 

[Piecat]

I was just there, two weeks ago and saw a lot of these guys. They’re state protected, and if they’re on your property nothing can be done within 60 feet.
Sooo cute.

 

[Viathelens]

Luckily "my" owls are not in Florida. They are on land owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and the area is not used much at this time of the year. The owl pair are pretty much undisturbed.

I was just there, two weeks ago and saw a lot of these guys. They’re state protected, and if they’re on your property nothing can be done within 60 feet.
Sooo cute.