Burrowing Owl

DesertDale's photos for today. 
This is a Burrowing Owl looking out his hole.  They are a nocturnal .  They hunt insects , small mammals and birds.  They nests single or in small colonies.  They are a ground dweller, have long legs,unlike other small owls.  Greatly reduced in much of the northern Great Plains.

They often perches at the entrance   to its burrow.
This was found at Cibola National Wildlife Refuge.  It about 20  miles, south of Blythe.

Enjoy the info.  Kitfoxgal