Hi and welcome to my Blog, my name is Paul Riddle and I live in south Leicestershire, UK. Back in August 2007 my quest began to locate as many local Little Owl territories as possible. The driving force was a reported decline in the uk numbers so I thought I would do my bit and conduct a study in my area. After 7 years and countless hours out in the field I have detected over 200 different sites. With a thirst for a greater understanding of the owls a more comprehensive monitoring and nest box programme then commenced. This also now includes monitoring the local and very sparse population of Barn Owls, please pop back occasionally and catch up with the life and times of my owls and any other wildlife that I come across. I hope you enjoy your visit!!!

Thursday, 12 March 2015

Short Eared Owl.

I have recently had a fantastic encounter with a Short Eared Owl that will stay embedded within my memory banks for a long while to come. I was in situ well before dawn, it was bitterly cold (minus 2), windy and to be honest it was pretty uncomfortable, mainly due to my inadequate clothing! However, I endured the elements and had a happy camera snapping hour with the bird before I had to prematurely call it a day.









Finally, a massive thank you must go to John "R", without his help I'd never of had this fabulous experience. Cheers buddy!

Thanks for stopping by, catch up soon......
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19 comments:

  1. Unknown12 March 2015 at 14:14

    A great set of images Paul.....

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    1. Paul Riddle13 March 2015 at 17:00

      Cheers Adey, much better to come I am sure when we visit scotland soon......

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  2. Douglas Mcfarlane12 March 2015 at 14:50

    Great images Paul, the last one is f***ing brilliant, probably the best SEO image I've seen in a long time

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  3. Ana Mínguez Corella12 March 2015 at 18:27

    Love it.. Congrats..

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  4. kiekismichel12 March 2015 at 19:50

    Wow great Paul !

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  5. Carl Baggott12 March 2015 at 21:42

    Great images of one of my favourite owls

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  6. Rohrerbot12 March 2015 at 22:02

    Epic shots! nicely captured/ Beautiful set of pics on this owl. It's still one I have yet to find!

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    1. Paul Riddle13 March 2015 at 17:02

      There are not easy to find Chris, so you have to fill ya boots when you do!

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  7. colin13 March 2015 at 12:22

    The last few posts say it all mate, magazine material absolutely stunning mate, if I could get images half as good as yours I would be happy!!!!

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  8. Richard Pegler16 March 2015 at 20:44

    Just catching up after a week or so away, Paul. So pleased I didn't miss this post, even if I am a bit late in getting to it. An utterly wonderful series of images and, as noted by people before me, that last one is amazing, and would for virtually everyone be the image of a lifetime!! Whatever will you come up with next?????

    Best wishes - - - - - Richard

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  9. Paul Riddle16 March 2015 at 21:10

    Thank you Richard, yes I am pretty pleased with that last image. Who knows what's next.........?????

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  10. Dawson Hulme17 March 2015 at 08:42

    Well done Paul absolute beauties (picture of the month on birdguides ???) All the best for this years breeding season hope it all goes well :-)

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    1. Paul Riddle17 March 2015 at 13:49

      Hi Dawson, hope you are well? Many thanks for the comments buddy.

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  11. John Richardson19 March 2015 at 13:09

    I'm glad you had a great morning, they were still there yesterday !! Cheers John

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  12. Paul Riddle21 March 2015 at 09:26

    Yes I had a very memorable hour with the SEO John, many thanks for you help!

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