I don’t usually get out birding much between Christmas and New Year, but this year I made a few early‑morning visits to Deeping Lakes before we went away for New Year. On one of those mornings, I must have been the first into the hide — and one of the Long‑eared Owls that roost close by was perched right out in the open.
The hide flaps were already open, so as I stepped inside, the owl saw me enter. Sadly, it didn’t stick around for long, but it was still a real privilege to see one so exposed in daylight — not the usual obscured view you often get with this species.
A closer look around the roost revealed more typical views of a couple of other Long‑eared Owls, mostly hidden deep in the ivy and branches.
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