burrowing owl
noun
: a small diurnal chiefly ground-dwelling American owl (Athene cunicularia) of grassland and desert regions that roosts and nests in burrows
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Only 21 burrowing owl pairs nested successfully in the South Bay Area in 2023, according to the bird alliance.
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Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
Today’s great photo is from staff photographer Carolyn Cole of a Western burrowing owl, which moved one step closer to being designated as an endangered species in California.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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In 2023, a green comet that last visited Earth 50,000 years ago zoomed by the planet again.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 16 Oct. 2024
Two decades ago, there were as many as 10,500 breeding pairs of burrowing owls in the Golden State, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
Today’s great photo is from staff photographer Carolyn Cole of a Western burrowing owl, which moved one step closer to being designated as an endangered species in California.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Related Articles Rare burrowing owl named as candidate for state endangered species list
Up to 100 raccoons descend on woman’s home in Washington state
In 2023, a green comet that last visited Earth 50,000 years ago zoomed by the planet again.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 16 Oct. 2024
Two decades ago, there were as many as 10,500 breeding pairs of burrowing owls in the Golden State, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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