Monday, 23 October 2017

Little Owl


I clicked the shutter for a quick record shot and was about to take another photograph with my zoom lens when I heard voices behind me and noticed a family with a football heading down the road in my direction. Naturally I was not the only one who was disturbed...

You can imagine, then, how pleased I was when I uploaded my pictures later that evening to discover that I had at least taken a photo of half an owl!

Spotting this creature made me realise how little knowledge I have about the species. I know that the Little Owl (otherwise known as Athene noctua) is not a bird native to the UK and that there has been a marked decline in numbers, but I have so much more to learn. This site, UK Little Owl Project, is a brilliant starting point.


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6 comments:

  1. Lowcarb team member23 October 2017 at 23:42

    So pleased that you did manage to get this photograph.
    Many thanks for the links.

    All the best Jan

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  2. Jennifer Tetlow24 October 2017 at 07:37

    What a stunning image. I've never actually seen a Little Owl in the wild, so I'm rather envious of your sighting - let alone the picture!

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  3. Amanda Peters24 October 2017 at 10:45

    Great find, hope you get to see it again and if you are lucky some other owls too. Beautiful birds.
    Amanda xx

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  4. eileeninmd24 October 2017 at 14:42

    Hello, great find. Love the cute little owl. Happy Tuesday, enjoy your day!

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  5. Simon Douglas Thompson24 October 2017 at 21:23

    Very sharp eyed work!

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  6. Crafty Green Poet30 October 2017 at 19:53

    Such a lovely photo! I've never seen a little owl!

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