An adult burrowing owl perched near its nest in Marco Island, Florida.

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An adult burrowing owl stands on its perch overlooking the area to protect its chicks in a near by nest. This owl, along with many others lives on a vacant lot within a busy residential area in Marco Island, Florida.

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Size: 3200px × 4000px
Location: Marco Island, Florida
Photo credit: © Constance Mier / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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