suburban Cape Coral, Florida [taken December 2006]
This owl is in trouble in Florida just as he is in California -- Burrowing Owl habitat is highly sought-after for development and the owls are strongly faithful to specific burrow sites, so it is difficult to relocate them as their habitat is consumed. Although I think of this as a California bird, it can be found in Florida, Texas and other southern states. The eyes of the Florida birds I photographed were much brighter and more saturated than their west coast cousins. Reflected in this bird's you see the rooflines of the suburban houses and other structures surrounding the burrow. Fortunately, the white flowers in this abandoned field make a pleasant setting.
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