Burrowing Owls - Adams County

[Barry]

I went out to the DIA Owl Loop area yesterday (6/17/2012) looking for Burrowing Owls. Even though I went out during the hot afternoon, I was able to find one at the usual 3.4 mi east of 96th and Tower location, sitting on a fencepost. A little disappointing, but so it goes.

Much better viewing at the prairie dog town on the northeast corner of 112th and Tower: Two Burrowing Owls sitting on top of their holes within 60-70 feet of the road. Neat.

- Barry Gingrich
  Broomfield County

[David Mendosa]

Inspired by Barry's post yesterday, my friend Sharon and I went to the two places where he reported Burrowing Owls. We found them at both places early this morning, but went on to 114th and Queensburg, near the burn-out planes that the DIA fire department uses for training. Just 40-50 feet north of that intersection we saw two adult Burrowing Owls and four owlets on and near their burrow. One of the adults hovered nicely for photographs several times.

David Mendosa

Boulder