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Little owl

Athene noctua

Photo by Dangermouse
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Commonest owl in this region. Small and rounded in appearance, has a cat-like call.

Habitat:

Favours agricultural and wooded land.

Notes:

Original spotting photo is now the last one. First three are new photos, taken 2/12/11.

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Little Owl

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Dangermouse
Thanks! No, I'm actually a landscape gardener, but photography is a hobby I get to practice while I'm working. :)

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