A rusting Long-eared Owl looking down curiously from a tree still full of colourful autumn leaves. When it gets colder, long-eared owls seek each other out to roost together, often in the same tree. The long-eared owl is slightly smaller and looks more slender than the tawny owl. Notable are its long, often raised ear tufts and orange-yellow eyes. It occurs in various types of landscape where open fields are present with sufficient field mice. The long-eared owl usually nests in old nests of magpies or crows. In winter, long-eared owls gather in groups close to favourable feeding areas.
Michelle Peeters (1965) My interest in photography and film started around the age of 15. In 1987, I started my career as an ICT specialist. However, my spare time was spent travelling, photographing and filming. In 2006, photography finally won out. I followed my training at.. Read more…