As spring unfolds, I typically cast my lenses towards my local Long-eared Owls. This year, however, my focus has shifted slightly- from the long to the short. The Short-eared Owls, usually a delight in our fens during the winter, have extended their stay into the warmth of May.
Since mid-April, my regular visits to the local fens have become ritualistic in seeking out Short-eared Owls and I have been watching three individuals regularly. I have got to know them, like I do the local Long-eared Owls and it's been fantastic. These Owls, unlike their more reclusive relatives, are diurnal and provide ample opportunities for photography during the softer light of the golden hours at dusk.
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