Another Burrowing Owl

[susanschermer]

The pickings around Miami are getting slim, but the burrowing owls are plentiful. These are very tame and are a family of six.
1D MarkIII, 70-200 f/2.5 with 2X. ISO800, f6.3, 1/1250 no exp compensation,

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the unusual setting and intense look. Shouldn't this little guy be on the ground? :)

The image looks a bit bright on my monitor and if it is not full frame, I would give it more room at the right side since the wing is clipped.

[susanschermer]

This little guy was indeed on the ground. A very small tree is right near his burrow. Occasionally, when nervous, he heads for the tree.

[Arthur Morris]

You did well finding a relatively clear slot to the face. Had you moved a half step to your left the merge of the single leaf and the bird's head would have been avoided.