The Ground Squirrel versus the Owl
Mar 11, 2014 13:47:14 #
My husband and I went to the Salton Sea to see if we could find some Burrowing Owls. I was told they came out early in the morning and at dusk. We had a three hour drive so we left at 4 AM. We didn't see anything in the morning but they started coming out of their dens in the afternoon. We saw a couple of dozen or more owls. This squirrel kept trying to get in the owls den. It was funny to watch. We didn't get home until after 9PM. What a fun day! Try the download if possible.
Mar 11, 2014 14:03:55 #
Mar 11, 2014 14:04:35 #
Great shots, Terri!! :thumbup: :thumbup: Sounds like you really got lucky that day. That must've been fun.
Mar 11, 2014 14:19:28 #
That 2nd last image of the burrowing owl in "fight mode" is great, Terri. Very unusual pose.
Most of the "burrows" I saw near the Salton Sea were artificial drains when I went through there awhile back - is that still the same? (here in the Bay Area, the burrowing owl population has declined as urbanization increases, but most still use ground squirrel burrows.)
Most of the "burrows" I saw near the Salton Sea were artificial drains when I went through there awhile back - is that still the same? (here in the Bay Area, the burrowing owl population has declined as urbanization increases, but most still use ground squirrel burrows.)
Mar 11, 2014 14:29:52 #
Beautiful shots. Hard to believe the squirrel wasn't lunch. Or was he? :D
Mar 11, 2014 14:34:05 #
Mar 11, 2014 14:42:49 #
Mar 11, 2014 15:31:21 #
I have a couple questions. What's wrong with the squirrel? Has he lost his hair, or is he a bald youngster? Why is he so brave as to be that CLOSE to the owl? Was he lunch?
These are really great. I'm sure that's a scene I'll never see with my own two eyes, so THANKS for sharing! The last photo is TOPS!
These are really great. I'm sure that's a scene I'll never see with my own two eyes, so THANKS for sharing! The last photo is TOPS!
Mar 11, 2014 16:28:59 #
Puglover wrote:
My husband and I went to the Salton Sea to see if we could find some Burrowing Owls. I was told they came out early in the morning and at dusk. We had a three hour drive so we left at 4 AM. We didn't see anything in the morning but they started coming out of their dens in the afternoon. We saw a couple of dozen or more owls. This squirrel kept trying to get in the owls den. It was funny to watch. We didn't get home until after 9PM. What a fun day! Try the download if possible.
great set Puglover , looks like it was worth the drive, 2 and 4 for me
Mar 11, 2014 16:36:15 #
chase4 wrote:
Great shots, thanks for sharing.
Thank you for looking and the nice comment!!!
Terri
Mar 11, 2014 16:36:31 #
chase4 wrote:
Great shots, thanks for sharing.
Thank you for looking and the nice comment!!!
Terri
Mar 11, 2014 16:36:31 #
chase4 wrote:
Great shots, thanks for sharing.
Thank you for looking and the nice comment!!!
Terri
Mar 11, 2014 16:36:32 #
chase4 wrote:
Great shots, thanks for sharing.
Thank you for looking and the nice comment!!!
Terri
Mar 11, 2014 16:38:00 #
chase4 wrote:
Great shots, thanks for sharing.
Sorry about that, my grandson grabbed my ipad
Mar 11, 2014 16:39:34 #
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