Little owl (Athene noctua) perched on an old post. This bird is panting on a very hot day, but the demands of it's chicks force it to continue hunting

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Size: 6016px × 4016px
Location: Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © David Sewell / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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