August 29, 2014: Endangered Burrowing Owl
 

Endangered Burrowing Owl

"I was out walking on a rainy day and thought I saw a ground squirrel in the distance but it turned out to be this little guy. One of only 80 Burrowing Owls left in Santa Clara County due to habitat destruction. ISO800, f5.6, 300mm, 1/500"

Photographed by Bobbi Emel from United States

Camera: Nikon D3100

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