A while ago I stumbled upon the Short-Eared Owl for the first time in my life. I was hoping to see it again in the weeks following my first sighting and lucky I was.

On one day in December I strolled through my beloved Eempolder and stumbled upon, not one, not two, not three but 4 Short-Eared Owls at the same time. Sun was already down so photos are a bit grainy.

Two weeks later, a bit earlier on the day than before, I noticed the owl again. Light was good this time and I managed to get a bit closer this time as well. What a beauty!