Tawny owl (Strix aluco) flying to a nest box with a Cockchafer / May bug (Melolontha melolontha) in its beak to feed to its two chicks, Wiltshire, UK.

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Tawny owl (Strix aluco) adult flying to a nest box with a Cockchafer / Maybug (Melolontha melolontha) in its beak to feed to its two chicks sitting at the entrance, Wiltshire garden, UK, May.

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Size: 5836px × 4377px
Location: Box, Wiltshire, England, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Upton / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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