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Burrowing Owl
Gerald Friesen

Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia hypugaea)

those long legs are sometimes actually used to run down small prey, like crickets, on the ground. Sadly, although I've seen it, I've never gotten a pure shot of that occurrence.
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Habitat
ditches with banks
Location
Arizona
Date taken
9/3/16
Scientific name
Athene cunicularia hypugaea
Equipment used
D4, 600mm, 0EV, 1/4000, ISO 2000, f/5
delia todd
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Oh my!!! The eyes sure have it on this wonderful picture Gerald.

What a super job you've done lad - many thanks for sharing it with us.
 
KC Foggin
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Two great images of an Owl I haven't seen in many years. This one is outstanding Gerald!
 
Stanley Jones
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One fabulous picture of this Burrowing Owl. Amazing feather detail, focus, dof, colors, lighting, eye contact, and background. A real jaw-dropper Gerald!!!
 

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