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Burrowing Owl

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Adult Male enjoying a power nap. Note that it has a leg band as well as being equipped with a miniature backpack GPS tracking device attached to a Teflon antenna,with the latter visible on it's back. This technology is known to cost about $3300.00 USD per device. Their population worldwide is declining rapidly and in some countries are close to being on the endangered list...

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Len		25-Aug-2017 16:58
So natural, a stand out Jean. V.

Jean Chiasson		01-Jun-2017 23:45
Excellent presentation Jean V

Gill Kopy		30-May-2017 04:26
Great shot of this beautiful owl - great that they've added three to the population ! V

Pierre		29-May-2017 22:45
Une très belle pose et des informations très intéressantes! V

Claude Gagnon		29-May-2017 12:09
Magnifique et merci pour les explications :)) V

Martin Lamoon		29-May-2017 09:11
Sad to hear they are declining, a fine close up. v

Frank Tran		29-May-2017 04:10
Great shot. V+

Hank Vander Velde		29-May-2017 02:12
Another nice sharp shot of this owl Jean.

Frank Brault		28-May-2017 21:55
A fantastic portrait and very untrusting information. A terrific catch. V

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		28-May-2017 17:35
Amazing image,,,,Vote Paolo

bill friedlander		28-May-2017 15:07
Must be tired carrying the gadgetry around. V

Helen Betts		28-May-2017 14:03
What an excellent capture of this napping owl. Interesting to see the banding and antenna, too, and good to hear that's being done. V.

globalgadabout		28-May-2017 13:30
cool to nap upright....hopefully the GPS data will identify habitat to be protected..

Jim Coffman		28-May-2017 12:47
Excellent capture and great information, Jean!

Neil Marcus		28-May-2017 11:42
This bird has a burden. I never would have noticed or thought this was done on a bird. Very interesting

joseantonio		28-May-2017 03:57
nicely captured in a lovely pose.V.

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