This Burrowing Owl was sitting on some rocks by a popular trail, unfazed by walkers, dogs, etc. I was able to lay down by the path and capture a detailed close-up at a slow shutter speed using my remote release.

Species: Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
Location: California, USA
Equipment: Sony A7rVI + Sony 400mm f/4.5 GM + 1.4x Extender
Settings: 1/10s, ISO: 160, f/6.3, 560mm, On Tripod w Remote Release

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