Mark Hancock wrote, “Last week when Laverne, Tasi – our new rescue dog from Redwood Coast Humane Society – and I were traveling to the Bay Area. We stopped to take Tasi take for a walk.

“Upon returning to the truck we noticed a Burrowing Owl perched in some rocks. Its coloring makes it blend in perfectly. He/she was quite content to let me take come pictures, looking right at me with its piercing golden eyes. What a treat!”

Burrowing Owls are small owls with long legs. If they are disturbed, which the one Mark photographed obviously wasn’t, they bob up and down in a “deep knee-bend” movement. They have a wingspan of 21 inches, but only weigh five ounces. If you are fortunate enough to see one, keep your distance so you don’t disturb this owl.

Thanks to Mark for allowing me to share his photo with  you here.