Shorties Take the High Ground

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Usually, short-eared owls roost on the ground in dense vegetation. But when the ground is covered by thick snow (more than 2 inches), they often abandon the ground.

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2 weeks ago

Shorties. The goths of the owl world.

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We like them dark and dangerous!

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Shorties Take the High Ground

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