Burrowing Owls

A couple of friends have suggested that my owl friends who are living in the desert near my house

http://hpgarland.blogspot.com/2007/05/owls-in-chihuahuan-desert.html might be burrowing owls.

I did a little research, and sure enough Mike Cannon and Mari are both right on target.
LINK: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burrowing_Owl

This morning the little black doggie and I were walking past their home. I hunted around a little, and sure enough I think I found the entrance to their burrow.

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They even have saved some leftovers right outside their front door. Or maybe this little piece of bunny has been left there as bait?