Two weeks ago, I had observed five owlets along with both parents, actively stretching and running in and out of their main burrow. Three of the owlets were hiding in the weeds surrounding one burrow while two others were about 50 feet at another one. Three Burrowing owlets sneak a peek at the photographer as they are trying to hide. Also, last summer, many of the owl nests were dug up by badgers before the owlets fledged, and the babies were destroyed. If you get a chance to watch both the squirrels and/or the burrowing owls, it can be very entertaining as they both prepare for winter.

Source: The Nation July 16, 2023 06:11 UTC