Juvenile Burrowing Owl looking right at me – Nikon D200, f7.1, 1/750, ISO 250, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light, not baited
Last week I spotted my first Burrowing Owl of the year, it was a distance away and I didn’t take any images of it but I had to do a wiggle dance in my seat because I was excited seeing one again. The adults are beautiful and the juveniles; well they draw me in.
Burrowing Owl juvenile looking at something in the distance – Nikon D200, f8, 1/500, ISO 320, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light, not baited
Juvenile Burrowing Owls can look very serious and they can also appear rather funny, they are very animated and entertaining and they make fantastic subjects. Photographing them is a joy.
Can’t wait!
Mia
Can’t wait to see your 2013 images, Mia!
Thanks Tami.
My favorite Mia! That first shot is just adorable!
Thank you Larry!
AH! I’m flippin my lid out of the rampant cuteness!!! but really these photos are incredible Mia. I just love the burrowing owls. So charismatic.
You hit the nail on the head Bryce… rampant cuteness fits them perfectly! And the give me face melt too.
cute birds and nice attitude, really nice pictures mia
take care ☺
Thank you Eric!
These Burrowing Owls can give some of the most entertaining looks. Wonderful one legged pose on that first shot, thanks for posting.
I agree Jim, these Burrowing owls do have entertaining looks.
What a cutie. You’ve caught him in the most expressive gestures and postures.
Thank you Maria
I will forever associate these guys with your images I think Mia.. And this set seems so amazingly pristine and studio portrait like 😉
Thanks Stu, they are why I use my Burrowing Owl avatar/profile pic all over the place!
When I hear how excited you get, I think how great it is to be alive and how fun it is to be so excited about our feathered friends in life. Bravo!
Jane, it is hard not to be excited about the wonders of nature! I’m very grateful to be alive and to spend so much time outdoors surrounded by nature.
Oh how I would love to see one of these amazing owls. Stunning photographs, Mia!
Julie, I really hope you see a Burrowing Owl soon, but be warned, they will steal your heart!
Beautiful captures, Mia. I love your composition and can see why Burrowing Owls are endlessly fascinating!
Thanks Lynn, they are fascinating and pretty darn cute too!
What a amazing bird, great job Mia.
Thank you Ricky!