Burrowing Owls are a species of special concern and are disappearing in Southern California.
The species is listed as threatened in Mexico,
and endangered in Canada.
It is rare to see them in Southern California as their ecosystems have been goobled up by development.
These burrowing owls are protected at The Salton Sea Nature Preserve in Southern California.
The preserve sets up multiple drain pipes for the owls to shelter in from predators and marks them with signage to keep humans from bothering them.
It is always a major thrill when these tiny owls (they are only 9 inches high) decide to come out of hiding and people watch!
Cheers to you from the wonderful Burrowing Owls at The Salton Sea~
