Barn Owl........

11 Feb - I like Owls in general, but Barn Owl is one of my favourites, being predominantly nocturnal and therefore a challenge to see, also beautiful with the tawny/gold and white plumage and floating flight. Today the wind dropped below gale force for the first time in several days. and I guessed that the Owls at Shorncote might be hungry, as they've been having a tough time of it in the recent unsettled weather. My hunch proved correct, as two birds emerged half an hour before sunset and started hunting, although never seen particularly close. Always very atmospheric.