burrowing

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Burrowing owls rely on ground squirrels to help build their nests, but farmers often kill them as pests because they nibble on electrical wiring and feed on produce.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2024

Burrowing owls are a small species, standing only about 9 inches tall, named for the nests they make by digging into the dirt.

From Washington Times • Mar. 9, 2023

Burrowing owls are the rare extroverts of the raptor world.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2022

Burrowing down into the subterranean charm of the Football Championship Subdivision, we find that The Citadel improved its record against ACC teams to a freshly giddy 1-22.

From Washington Post • Sep. 15, 2019

Burrowing into her pack, she grabbed Nin’s old spyglass.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee