Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Tawny Surprise

At the weekend, I decided to visit a South Lincolnshire nature reserve I rarely explore. A friend had enjoyed incredible views of a Tawny Owl there the night before, and although I knew the chances were slim during daylight, I couldn’t resist checking it out for myself.

To my surprise, it took just minutes from stepping onto the overgrown entrance path before I spotted it—a Tawny Owl, fully out in the open. I expected a glimpse through leaves or perhaps a shadow tucked in a tree, but instead I found this beauty wide awake and seemingly unfazed by my presence.

It was partially obscured by branches, but I still had the best views I’ve ever had of a Tawny Owl in the wild. The way it held its posture and watched the world pass by in the dappled light was nothing short of magical.

This first photo captures that moment nearly as I saw it, and I’ll be sharing more images from the encounter soon. It’s always rewarding when a bit of patience—and a tip from a friend—leads to a memorable wildlife moment like this.

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