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Title
Some Days I Can't Tell Which Way Is Up
Artist
Judi Dressler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Burrowing owls are so incredibly cute when they're little! Early morning shot; hence the big eyes. This adorable young owl is one of four siblings remaining in a family of burrowing owls. She is still being fed by her parents, but is hunting on her own too, and is getting better at catching grasshoppers and other bugs. You can see some barring at the top of her chest, which is the beginning of barring that will cover her entire underside as an adult.
I don't recall seeing an adult burrowing owl do this head turn, but the little ones do it regularly. Their eyes are fixed in position, so they can't swivel their eyes the way we do, and so this helps them judge position and distance to be able to size up prey or a threat. They can even turn their heads further -- up to 270 degrees!
Burrowing owls are born underground in burrows, often times these are burrows built by prairie dogs. They hunt crickets, grasshoppers, and other bugs, as well as small mammals such as mice, and small reptiles.
This photo was taken near Greeley, Colorado, on July 26th, 2017, at 6:38 a.m.
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Won 1st Place in FAA's FUN ANIMAL IMAGES contest on 5/26/2022
Tied for 1st Place in FAA's Funny Animal contest on 4/17/2022
Won 1st Place in FAA's THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO HMMMM contest, on 2/28/21
Won 1st Place in FAA OWLS contest; I don't remember the date.
Won 2nd Place in FAA's WILDLIFE MAKING FUNNY FACES contest on 5/8/2020
Won 3rd Place in FAA's VERTICAL IMAGES contest 2020
Won 3rd Place in FAA's Funny Animals contest on 11/9/2020
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August 3rd, 2017
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Viewed 2,955 Times - Last Visitor from Fairfield, CT on 04/25/2024 at 4:32 AM
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Mequon, WI - United States
This is so wonderful! One cannot help smiling at this little guy. Perfect title too. LF
San Lorenzo, CA - United States
Oh my gosh, this is perfection!!!! Beyond adorable!!! I love it!! :)))f
Belmont, CA - United States
I am sure I am not saying any new nor creative, but, “How cute is this?!” Epic shot! Work of a master! 😍🤩👍
Bradford, VT - United States
So cute, I could imagine a thousand captions for this wonderful pose FAV+
St. Louis, MO - United States
Revisiting this beautiful photograph, Judi! Congratulations on your First Place Finish in the Fun Animal Images contest! F/L
Bisbee, AZ - United States
5/25/22 FUN ANIMAL'S Congratulation's on your win! Amazing Challenge's Group - FAA
Tower City, PA - United States
Congrats on your top finish in the funny animals contest!!!! Such an adorable owl!!
Sunset Beach, NC - United States
Congrats on your 1st place win in the Funny Animal contest. Love this!
Atlanta, GA - United States
Congratulations on your tie for 1st Place in the Funny Animal Contest. Great image and well deserved!
Warsaw, Ma - Poland
Amazing work. I love it! If you have a sec, please let me know what you think about my images. I really want to progress with my knowledge
Judi Dressler replied:
Thank you, Jacek! I did just look through some of your images; they are beautiful!
Louisville, CO - United States
Thanks very much to the buyer from Longmont, CO, for purchasing both a small framed print and a t-shirt with this image on 12/18/2021!
Boulder, CO - United States
Just awesome! I love visiting your gallery, I always find something of wonder. like/f
Bryn Mawr, Pa - United States
Judi, you are a pro! this adorable shot is captivating - congrats on your being featured in the 1000 images group- You deserve every word written! LF
Southampton, PA - United States
Congratulations on being chosen as the Artist Of The Week in the 1000 Views on 1 Image group! L/F
Richardson, TX - United States
Congratulations Judi for your selection of artist of the week on the 1000 view group... T/F
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