From Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
Our social media coordinator is on vacation and left Gopher the Burrowing Owl in charge.
Did you know? While Burrowing Owls typically use burrows created by prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and even tortoises, the Florida population usually digs their own burrows! These burrows can be six to 10 feet long and sometimes lined with cow manure. It’s hard work for little owls!
This species is State-designated Threatened here in Florida, owing primarily to habitat loss. They need open prairies with little ground vegetation, which includes golf courses, airports, vacant lots, agricultural land, and sometimes even front yards!
Of course they are! Who else would build landing strips for gay martians?
I like you, bhamlin, you’re not like the other people in this trailer park.