Short-eared owl are an owl most likely to be observed in the day in the UK. They perch on posts or trees observing for prey, but also hunt on the win.

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Location: North Uist, Outer Hebrides Scotland
Photo credit: © Simon rowlands / Alamy / Afripics
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