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Whoo are you?

Whoo are you?

Burrowing Owl had a nest in a sandy mound in this field. He swivels his head and keeps a keen eye on the sky as well.

Burrowing Owl had a nest in a sandy mound in this field. He swivels his head and keeps a keen eye on the sky as well.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture f/18 ISO 1000 Shutter 1/400 Focal Length 6000/10

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Mar, 2017

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I wondered if this was yours!!!! ; ) Wonderful capture... such a cute little guy!!! I like the "look" he is giving you!! Lol!!!

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Wonderful little sentinel.....

Fantastic edit! (Did I approve this one???) :-)

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He's frowning at you, Mark . . . for disturbing his peace. Bet he didn't know you were about to make him a STAR on VB!

very nice composition Mark!!

I would take that as a warning sign look. Fantastic find my friend.

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Fantastic capture!

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