Burrowing Owls
Jul 28, 2023 11:03:24 #
We have not seen the burrowing owls since the great fire of 2017 which burned a lot of the grasslands in Wind Cave NP. The fire sterilized the soil killing the grasshoppers and their eggs upon which the owls feed. So it’s taken many seasons to return the soil and its ability to provide food for the owls. Even though there aren’t as many owls as in pre-fire years, it’s is good to see them return. Photos taken with Nikon Z8, 500mm f5.6 pf, in crop mode.
Jul 28, 2023 11:28:53 #
Really nice! They look like young'ns. I have photos of them from California and Arizona. Tried to find them in Florida, with no luck. I didn't know there were any in SD. I'll have to look closer next time I'm there!
Thanks for posting these!
Thanks for posting these!
Jul 28, 2023 12:10:31 #
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Jul 28, 2023 15:21:39 #
HRBIEL wrote:
We have not seen the burrowing owls since the great fire of 2017 which burned a lot of the grasslands in Wind Cave NP. The fire sterilized the soil killing the grasshoppers and their eggs upon which the owls feed. So it’s taken many seasons to return the soil and its ability to provide food for the owls. Even though there aren’t as many owls as in pre-fire years, it’s is good to see them return. Photos taken with Nikon Z8, 500mm f5.6 pf, in crop mode.
Absolutely the cutest little creatures 🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉
Jul 28, 2023 15:27:38 #
HRBIEL wrote:
We have not seen the burrowing owls since the great fire of 2017 which burned a lot of the grasslands in Wind Cave NP. The fire sterilized the soil killing the grasshoppers and their eggs upon which the owls feed. So it’s taken many seasons to return the soil and its ability to provide food for the owls. Even though there aren’t as many owls as in pre-fire years, it’s is good to see them return. Photos taken with Nikon Z8, 500mm f5.6 pf, in crop mode.
Good news and a good set of photos.
Jul 28, 2023 18:11:03 #
Chief
We photographed them in South Florida by Lauderdale. Brian Piccolo park and a dog park near by. Are you back on the road yet?
Johnny
We photographed them in South Florida by Lauderdale. Brian Piccolo park and a dog park near by. Are you back on the road yet?
Johnny
Jul 28, 2023 18:13:04 #
Jul 28, 2023 20:09:59 #
johnny1950 wrote:
Chief
We photographed them in South Florida by Lauderdale. Brian Piccolo park and a dog park near by. Are you back on the road yet?
Johnny
We photographed them in South Florida by Lauderdale. Brian Piccolo park and a dog park near by. Are you back on the road yet?
Johnny
Yes, I knew you were going, didn't know if you had any luck! Or maybe I did.
We are in Vermont after breaking down on the road. On the road in the morning after a $3000 repair bill!
Jul 28, 2023 21:10:47 #
HRBIEL wrote:
We have not seen the burrowing owls since the great fire of 2017 which burned a lot of the grasslands in Wind Cave NP. The fire sterilized the soil killing the grasshoppers and their eggs upon which the owls feed. So it’s taken many seasons to return the soil and its ability to provide food for the owls. Even though there aren’t as many owls as in pre-fire years, it’s is good to see them return. Photos taken with Nikon Z8, 500mm f5.6 pf, in crop mode.
Great set, HRBIEL!
Jul 29, 2023 10:00:43 #
These are such cute little guys. I love them! So glad they're back.
Jul 29, 2023 14:46:32 #
HRBIEL wrote:
We have not seen the burrowing owls since the great fire of 2017 which burned a lot of the grasslands in Wind Cave NP. The fire sterilized the soil killing the grasshoppers and their eggs upon which the owls feed. So it’s taken many seasons to return the soil and its ability to provide food for the owls. Even though there aren’t as many owls as in pre-fire years, it’s is good to see them return. Photos taken with Nikon Z8, 500mm f5.6 pf, in crop mode.
Jul 30, 2023 00:08:14 #
HRBIEL wrote:
We have not seen the burrowing owls since the great fire of 2017 which burned a lot of the grasslands in Wind Cave NP. The fire sterilized the soil killing the grasshoppers and their eggs upon which the owls feed. So it’s taken many seasons to return the soil and its ability to provide food for the owls. Even though there aren’t as many owls as in pre-fire years, it’s is good to see them return. Photos taken with Nikon Z8, 500mm f5.6 pf, in crop mode.
Great set! Owls are kewl!
Jul 30, 2023 01:16:28 #
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