A Burrowing Owl scans the grasslands for predators and prey from a vantage point. Burrowing Owls are often active during the late evening hours.

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Unbaited, ethically obtained shot. Animal was not disturbed in any way.

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Size: 3648px × 3648px
Location: Bay Area, California, USA
Photo credit: © Shravan Sundaram / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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