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Burrowing Owl on Parade

Burrowing Owl on Parade

This is one of my most favourite shots in my portfolio - every time I look at it it makes me smile and that can't be bad at all. This pint-sized owl is gua...
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This is one of my most favourite shots in my portfolio - every time I look at it it makes me smile and that can't be bad at all. This pint-sized owl is guarding his burrow and I would not like to cross him!
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Apr, 2020

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