Little Owl
Little Owl / athene noctua. 15/08/19.
Photographed enjoying a sunny spot mid-afternoon and noticeably more awake by then!
The LO repeatedly took an interest in the ground below, responding to either movement or sound, perhaps both. Each time that happened I held my breath and hoped it would drop down to take prey. Disappointingly it never happened … though I‘m not complaining really. This gorgeous bird provided me with hours of interest and it was a real privilege to immerse myself in it’s daily routines for a while.
BEST VIEWED LARGE.
Little Owl
Little Owl / athene noctua. 15/08/19.
Photographed enjoying a sunny spot mid-afternoon and noticeably more awake by then!
The LO repeatedly took an interest in the ground below, responding to either movement or sound, perhaps both. Each time that happened I held my breath and hoped it would drop down to take prey. Disappointingly it never happened … though I‘m not complaining really. This gorgeous bird provided me with hours of interest and it was a real privilege to immerse myself in it’s daily routines for a while.
BEST VIEWED LARGE.