Imperial County, California, US
Kimball Garrett, the Museum's ornithologist, found this burrowing owl hanging out on our 3rd floor patio. It stayed for a few days and then moved on.
Seen near Soddie Road by Audie Brinkmeier, Vivian Masters & school kids!
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
This owl was sitting on tree about 10 am in the morning. We later saw another at Fort Druet at about 5,500 feet in a drizzle. Coincidentally I had seen a pair in Vivy Mitchel, in Port au Prince, on Saturday but didn't manage to get decent pictures.
Apparent wintering site; burrow in rock outcrop; pellets contained Microtis californicus, beetles, and crickets
Imperial County, California, US
The Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) is a small, long-legged owl found throughout open landscapes of North and South America. Burrowing owls can be found in grasslands, rangelands, agricultural areas, deserts, or any other dry, open area with low vegetation. They nest and roost in burrows, such as those excavated by prairie dogs (Cynomys spp.). Unlike most owls, burrowing owls are often active during the day, although they tend to avoid the mid-day heat. Most hunting is...
