Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) photos by Larry Jordan
In an effort to raise awareness about bird conservation in California, Audubon California this year will again recognize their Bird of the Year. And while they selected the seven finalists for the award, you the public will have the final say. I implore everyone to go to the Audubon California Bird of the Year page and vote for my favorite bird, the Burrowing Owl. Click on photos for full sized images.
If we all vote several times for the Burrowing Owl, perhaps it will get enough votes to be declared the 2012 Bird of the Year.
This Species of Special Concern has been declining for many years and unless we make things change, I fear that they may disappear in California in my lifetime.
Winning the “Bird of the Year” designation would surely cast some much needed light on the plight of the Burrowing Owl and perhaps, change its destiny.
Please take a few minutes to go to the Audubon California website and vote for the Burrowing Owl. I would love you for it and so would they!
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Larry, I truly hope that the Burrowing Owl does win and becomes the California Audubon’s 2012 Bird of the Year, we need to learn more about and protect this amazing owls species.
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OH! I hope the Burrowing Owl wins!
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they are wonderful birds! such character!
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Sweet!!! Pure sweetness and delight. Fantastic images. It’s got MY vote.
I’d Rather B Birdin [Anni]´s last post ..True hope is swift, and flies with swallow’s wings…
Fantastic looking owls and lovely shots.
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Great series Larry!! On the Siskins, Boreal berry production was poor this year because of a lack of rain. Even in my transition forest the same is true. You should see lots of Siskens, Redpolls and Pine Grosbeaks . Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
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Just did it!!! Such cool birds!
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A great series of photos and a very special bird.
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I just love these cute owls. They are adorable. Wonderful photos and post, Larry!
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What a great bird – I’d love to see them in the wild. I be in touch when I visit!!
Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW
Stewart M – Australia
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Such cute little owls!
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Done, and I hope the Burrowing Owls not only do well in the contest, but with their need for lands and safety~
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