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Desert Owl
I didn’t know there were Burrowing Owls in the Mojave. I was hiking through a yucca and cholla patch when a light-colored owl took flight ahead ahead of me. My best guess was a Barn Owl, but it was the middle of the morning. As soon as it alighted, I could tell from that sassy
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Magical Day in Point Reyes
It had been a few weeks since my last significant photography outing. A visit to Point Reyes, my favorite place in the world, was in order. I would have been happy just to spend some time outdoors, even if I didn’t manage much photography. Instead, I was rewarded with one of the most magical days…
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On The Trail Of The Golden Owl
A Burrowing Owl perches in a rocky field. When you’re only 9 inches tall, it doesn’t take much to feel above it all.
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Burrowing Owl Surprise
I was exploring off the beaten path when I heard a sudden fluttering. To my chagrin, I had completely missed a burrowing owl skulking somewhere in the underbrush, and it was now glaring at me from atop a rock. These owls are tiny, topping out at about 9 inches tall. Unlike most owls, the females
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Burrowing Owl on Alert
Burrowing owls live life on hard mode. Unlike other owls who can tuck themselves deep in the branches of a high tree to avoid detection by predators, burrowing owls are vulnerable to air and ground attacks. As a result, they constantly have their head on a swivel, ready to dive into a burrow at the
