Short-eared Owls are a very enjoyable species to photograph but, having well over 100 photos already, I was not minded to visit the local hot-spot for more photos - that is until I checked my library and realised that I had not taken a shot of one for four years.

So a week ago, I was off to the local site to see if any appeared. First, I called in at one of the hides. Nothing much except for a flock of Wigeon but, I thought, making attractive photos with the reflection from the reeds behind them.

Then on to the Owls. There must have been twenty to thirty photographers there so the four Owls present did not come close. One flew over me but with the sun behind it.

and then some more usual photos but always distant.

So not an exhilerating time - may make a return visit in the not-too-distant future,