May 2, 2024

We known as Burrowing Owls

We stash food in our burrows during mating season -

Anything from insects to weasels and squirrels

Baby birds get hungry - we don't need more reasons.

Thanks to special guest photographer, David Simpson, for the photo from Brian Piccolo Park.

Location: Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park, Brian Piccolo State Park, Ft. Lauderdale

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Burrowing_Owl/lifehistory

Photo and text © 2024 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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