Trip Report: The Search for Burrowing Owls, May 22, 2010
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With a couple days off during a job transition, I set out to search for the Burrowing Owls of Othello, Washington. After doing some research, I thought that I had narrowed down some areas that would have some nesting Owls
A wide expanse of farm fields stretched out as far as the eye could see. But no owls in sight...
We did stumble across a few other interesting species, such as this Northern Harrier, however, the Owls continued to elude us.
As the day dragged on, the winds picked up, kicking up dust, which proceeded to cover me, my car, and my camera.
This was the closest thing I saw to an owl, and its not even close to an owl. In fact, I dont know what this little bird is called, but after feeling quite defeated, I made my way to the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge for sunset.
On our way through the Columbia NWR, we spotted some Yellow-headed Blackbirds. Seeming common to these parts, I was used to their Red-winged counterparts in marshy areas like this. Theses guys were a pleasure to shoot, as they would let out their loud, sing-to-your-last-breath calls. These guys really know how to belt it out!
