Tapping his foot

The burrowing owl guards his nest and warns of intruders. At least one is always on duty. If they bob their heads, you are too close. I thought I read that was also true when they tap their foot, but I can't seem to find that information.

[KV]

Gorgeous birds... great shot. Love the shallow DOF in the foreground too. Lucky you to see them.

[gloria jones]

Great capture

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Love their eyes. So cute.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Nice shot

[Mags]

Wonderful capture!

[Islandgirl]

What a gorgeous pair!

[GaryW]

How cool to see! I never knew some owls live in the ground.

[Lou Ann]

A great capture!

[Rick]

Awesome capture.

[Diana]

Such a delightful capture of these cuties.

[Lee]

Good shot.

[Pam]

They are so cute!

[Danette Thompson]

@thewatersphotos yes! They are a protected species. Very small owls.

[bkb in the city]

Great capture