Moonlight Hootenanny
"A wise old owl sat in an oak; the more he saw, the less he spoke; the less he spoke, the more he heard; why can't we all be like that wise old bird.....
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"A wise old owl sat in an oak; the more he saw, the less he spoke; the less he spoke, the more he heard; why can't we all be like that wise old bird....!"
Burrowing owls don't exactly sit in oaks, but rather build their nests in underground burrows made by ground squirrels, hence their name. Typically night hunters, they can also be seen hanging around their burrows during the day. Sadly, they are dwindling in numbers due to loss of habitat. These beauties were photographed in a protected fenced-in field in an industrial area at the south end of San Francisco Bay in Alviso, near San Jose, California.
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Burrowing owls don't exactly sit in oaks, but rather build their nests in underground burrows made by ground squirrels, hence their name. Typically night hunters, they can also be seen hanging around their burrows during the day. Sadly, they are dwindling in numbers due to loss of habitat. These beauties were photographed in a protected fenced-in field in an industrial area at the south end of San Francisco Bay in Alviso, near San Jose, California.
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BenDufeck
June 18, 2017
All elements in this photo are all so PERFECT!! great job!!! Love the title as well!!!!
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trainwoman
June 18, 2017
Stunning and a wonderful reminder of the fragility of life for so many species...mankind included
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sue-zon
June 18, 2017
Okay, Nina . . . this is almost as good at the hummingbird trio . . . ALMOST . . . ")
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mihrt
June 23, 2017
An amazing composition Nina :) the wee one peeking out looks so mischievous !!! Stunning!
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modelmeemaw
June 29, 2017
I just love these little guys, I finally got to photograph them several weeks ago! Beautiful image!!
Martha
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Bruz
July 03, 2017
Awesome image and story Nina. We have burrowing Owls in Utah with a family on my neighbors property. :-)
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julierikerdant
July 04, 2017
Just LOVE ALL of your work, Nina...always have! Love your commentaries and learning tidbits of nature too!!
susanhuckins
July 07, 2017
Excellent title for this stunning image Nina. You are one very talented artist, keep the great work coming for us all to see.
MaryMulholland
July 10, 2017
Love the image and the notes are great, such a shame they are dwindling in numbers
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Pamelabole
July 13, 2017
Beautiful Nina!!! Love your creative touches with reality! You nailed it!!! : )
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fireytyrant
July 19, 2017
Owls have been my favorite before I ever even new they would be.... Lovely
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KayBrewer
July 20, 2017
Oh, my, Nina - a masterpiece !!! And I love the title. Good chance that people a lot younger than a certain generation have no idea what a hootenanny is :)
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GayleLucci
August 16, 2017
Outstanding! Your choice of textures and post skills and compositions make amazing art!!!!
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