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Uploaded 27-Sep-12
Taken 24-Feb-09


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Category:Animals
Subcategory:Birds
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Keywords:burrowing owl, owl
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Dimensions1924 x 1924
Original file size1.3 MB
Image typeJPEG
Color spaceAdobe RGB (1998)
Date taken24-Feb-09 08:07
Date modified24-Feb-09 08:07
Shooting Conditions

Camera makeCanon
Camera modelCanon EOS-1D Mark III
Focal length700 mm
Exposure1/60 at f/5.6
FlashNot fired
Exposure bias0 EV
Exposure modeAuto
Exposure prog.Aperture priority
ISO speedISO 400
Metering modePattern
Burrowing owl, Florida race

Burrowing owl, Florida race

Athene cunicularia

Cape Coral, FL February 24, 2009

Cape Coral is known for its large population of burrowing owls who make their burrows in the sandy soil, especially in some residential neighborhoods. These are small owls with a length just under 10", flat heads, and commonly perched in open daylight.