Short-eared owl 14086
Sandwich, Kent, England.
A bit of a surprise visitor appeared this morning and promptly went down to grass.
The short-eared owl is a species of typical owl. Owls belonging to genus Asio are known as the eared owls, as they have tufts of feathers resembling mammalian ears. These "ear" tufts may or may not be visible. Asio flammeus will display its tufts when in a defensive pose, although its very short tufts are usually not visible. The short-eared owl is found in open country and grasslands. The genus name Asio is a type of eared owl, and flammeus means "flame-coloured". Wikipedia
Short-eared owl 14086
Sandwich, Kent, England.
A bit of a surprise visitor appeared this morning and promptly went down to grass.
The short-eared owl is a species of typical owl. Owls belonging to genus Asio are known as the eared owls, as they have tufts of feathers resembling mammalian ears. These "ear" tufts may or may not be visible. Asio flammeus will display its tufts when in a defensive pose, although its very short tufts are usually not visible. The short-eared owl is found in open country and grasslands. The genus name Asio is a type of eared owl, and flammeus means "flame-coloured". Wikipedia