We were photographing this Burrowing Owl on an unusually cloudy sky at Salton Sea this morning when he started spreading his wings. I thought he was going to take off, so let off a series of shots, but no, he and his mate were literally dancing in the rain. The severe drought in California this year had impacted the owl population in a big way, and this family is a survivors. The owls were spreading their wings and tails, turning this way and that to make sure that all parts of their feathers got the water. It wasn't much of a rain really, but droplets fell for a few minutes and wet the dirt and the owls.
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Beanbag over car window
Cropped slightly to remove the white wash on the rock on the Left corner and all around ever so slightly for balance.
Your comments are much appreciated.
Thank you
Loi