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June 30, 2007 Laryl

June 30th - Wetlands

West Wetlands Park

Baby burrowing owl in the opening to a manmade burrow at the local park.
To answer a comment question, there are several burrows that were built by volunteers in hopes that the owls would move in. Some owls were relocated here because they lived in construction areas. The owls were brought here, banded (remember C4? he's a male that was moved here) and kept calm, fed and cool by placing them here with netting all around making them a 'tent' temporary shelter. Once they had time to relax and think about it, the netting was removed. They were free to leave or stay and there have been babies born here every year for a few years now!

So, I knew there were babies here. :) That's the good news. The bad news is they really don't venture out at first until after sunset. These images were taken after dark, using a flash from 20 feet away (I'm not good at estimating but that's my guess comparing to my living room lol). I could barely tell there was a baby in the hole when I took this, I lightened the photo in photoshop.

Nikon D200 ,80-200mm w/ 2x tc

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Thierry Lucas03-Jul-2007 19:41
Nice capture.
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carol j. phipps03-Jul-2007 03:30
Truly wonderful! V
Joanne Kamo03-Jul-2007 03:00
Adorable chicks, Laryl, and it's encouraging to hear about relocation for them. V
Guest 02-Jul-2007 19:43
What a lovely find,Laryl, and so well captured! V
Guest 02-Jul-2007 13:30
Good work! v.
Guest 02-Jul-2007 05:42
How precious!
Debbie Blackburn Beierle02-Jul-2007 05:20
Excellent! (and so cute!) vote
Dan Ng02-Jul-2007 03:48
A great idea and adorable, Laryl. Great shot. V.
petesie02-Jul-2007 00:03
This is really wonderful, Laryl.
Guest 01-Jul-2007 22:51
I like how you can see just one eye is peeking out from behind the other owl. vanita
Cindi Smith01-Jul-2007 21:29
Wow, Laryl! This is a fantastic find! They are too cute! However did you happen to find them??
Nick Powell01-Jul-2007 17:39
Great shot!, well captured. Voted
coaster01-Jul-2007 15:51
Nice capture!
Tom Munson01-Jul-2007 14:35
Terrific image. V
Terri Steele01-Jul-2007 14:19
Excellent! A heartwarming happy photo ;)
Stephen Ware01-Jul-2007 10:55
Wonderful shot Laryl, they sure are cute.
lou_rozensteins01-Jul-2007 09:30
Very nice to see those eyes peering out. Nice shot!
j>a>e>17 :):):)01-Jul-2007 09:05
you make me HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT with gleee lyrical laryl :):):)
Guest 01-Jul-2007 08:33
wow, fabulous shot.
Carole Stevens01-Jul-2007 08:06
Absolutely gorgeous shot Laryl, those eyes are beautiful!
Liz Bickel01-Jul-2007 07:54
Another good one, Laryl. Love the way that they are just peeking out.
Maaike Huizer01-Jul-2007 07:48
Oh, this is great. Those eyes!!!!
DENZA01-Jul-2007 07:12
COOL