This small owl was introduced to the UK in the 19th century. It can be seen in the daylight, usually perching on a tree branch, telegraph pole or rock. It will bob its head up and down when alarmed. In flight it has long, rounded wings, rapid wingbeats and flies with a slight undulation.
Breeding Bird Survey data suggest that Little owl numbers are declining, with the UK population estimated to be down by 24 per cent between 1995 and 2008. [RSPB]
De toute beauté !
ReplyDeleteSuper shots Bob of a lovely Little Owl.
ReplyDeleteA cute little flyer, Bob
ReplyDeleteAloha
I love these adorable owls. Great shots, Bob!
ReplyDeleteThey are like your Burrowing Owl, thanks Eileen.
DeleteBOB BONSOIR et bien comment ne pas aimer cette chouette
ReplyDeletec'est tellement chouette je trouve
je n'en ai jamais vu encore
bisou
Wonderful shots.
ReplyDeleteHi Bob I left a comment yesterday on your post but it is not there.
ReplyDeleteIt didn't come to me, it maybe little gremlings. Sorry Margaret.
DeleteBob, a handsome little fellow for sure!
ReplyDeleteBOB coucou le moro est un petit papillon du jour mais tu ne le connais peut être pas
ReplyDeleteil ne passe peut être pas par chez toi bisou
Hola Bob bellas imagenes de este bonito Mochuelo,es una lastima que cada vez se ven menos ejemplares,aqui en España tambien esta disminuyendo su poblacion.Un abr
ReplyDeleteThis is a very beautiful owl!
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots!Beautifully photographed Bob!!
Have a lovely week!
Dimi...
Adorable!!!.. Love the little owl.. great shots Bob. Congrats..
ReplyDeleteThere is a huge soft spot in my marshmallow heart for owls. Thank you for brightening my morning.
ReplyDeleteYour 'marshmallow heart', your brilliant EC.
DeleteOwls are such a treat.. as are your photos. Double bonus!
ReplyDeleteVery sharp images-- love the black background.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love owls.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo:))
Lovely birds to see Bob...
ReplyDeleteYes, I think their being is total.
DeleteLovely to see these Owl photos. I didn't know they were introduced to Britain so that's good to know.
ReplyDeleteNo, niether did I.
DeleteWow. Nice shot. I love the exposure of the owl agains the dark night sky. Very well done.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos!! Reminds me of our Burrowing Owls.
ReplyDeleteHe's gorgeus, OMG!
ReplyDeletenice little owl
ReplyDeleteOwls! How cute, everyone loves them! Me too! :-)
ReplyDeleteYeah, I love them as well.
DeleteWhat adorable pictures of this lovely creature.
ReplyDeleteHe is gorgeous, Bob. I love owls. Great shots. Greetings, Joke
ReplyDeleteDos perfectas tomas destacando al búho sobre el fondo negro. Un abrazo,
ReplyDeleteA beautiful little bird Bob. That first image is a cracker...[;o)
ReplyDeleteThey [there are two of them], live inside a broken barn, ah, I thought it would been a Barn Owl.
DeleteBeautiful shots! So sad that the population has been decimated..I hope they can rebound.
ReplyDeleteSuperbe portrait ! J'adore la première photo !
ReplyDeleteIt seems real ... is out of the screen;)
ReplyDeletegood Tuesday Bob.
a hug
Awwww! I just want to kiss the top of it little munchkin head.
ReplyDeleteSuper portrait :-)
ReplyDeleteChe bel gufo!!! quando cala la notte da noi si sente un gufo chiamare…abito vicino a un bosco collinare e ci sono tante varietà di uccelli, quelli che vedo io che conosco sono merli, cornacchie, corvi, d'inverno passerotti, rondini, anatre che chiamano anche di notte, e qualche volta un airone cenerino, piccioni, un fagiano oltre a un pappagallo scappato dalla gabbia, dalla mia ; ) e da una del paese…una volta penso di aver visto anche un aquilotto… insomma c'è di tutto! anche una donnola o ermellino…non centra con gli uccelli ma per farti capire che varietà vedo quasi ogni giorno…beh dopo questo lungo testo ti saluto e complimenti per le tue bellissime foto! ciao Cri : )
ReplyDeleteA lovely story Cri.
DeleteBeautiful photos of this little owl, Bob.
ReplyDeleteThe first picture is my favorite.
Greetings Irma
How sweet! Love the stare in that first shot.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little one, Bob!
ReplyDeleteThe feather patterns are just amazing.
Yes, it is little, like the Burrowed Owl is from USA.
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