This burrowing owl was filmed at Santa Rosa Ranch in Florida during a flooding event. It is making what is sometimes called the rattle snake call. It is used to warn away unwanted visitors. The almost fledged young was displaced from its burrow by the flooding.
Filmed by Dr. Raoul Boughton
UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center
ona@ifas.ufl.edu
Ona, FL
