americasgreatoutdoors

The hills have eyes. Or more specifically, they have great horned owlets! High in the cliffs at Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge in northern California, photographer Matt Poole spotted this young family. Tule Lake, no matter what time of year, offers chances for wonder and discovery. The 39,116-acre refuge is mostly open water and cropland that provides a plentiful buffet for wildlife such as migrating birds. Visitors can take a soothing drive along the water and enjoy the fantastic opportunities to birdwatch and photograph wildlife. Just watch for extra adorable eyes in the scenery! Photo courtesy of Matt Poole