Rare burrowing owls thrive in LA ghost town

[Eldorado]

"Surrounded by hurricane fencing and “no trespassing” signs, the LAX Dunes Preserve is now a haven for some of the rarest creatures in California.

"Scientists were elated by the recent discovery of 10 burrowing owls hunkered down in the 302-acre preserve — the most seen here in four decades.

Among the raptors are a breeding pair that stand guard over a nest and hiss at occasional passersby."

Full story at the LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-ln-lax-ghost-town-preserve-20190218-story.html