Burrowing owls at Merced Refuge

Two burrowing owls on the ground outside their burrow looking at the camera.

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Rick Lewis

Date Shot/Created

03/25/2017

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Burrowing owls at the Merced National Wildlife Refuge in California. Unlike many other owl species that use high perches, burrowing owls use ground burrows created by rodents and other animals. © Rick Lewis

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