The little owl is the best known of the smallest owl species. They are not human-shy and you can encounter them in agricultural areas. This pair was photographed in birds of prey park "Topvogel" in Diesen (NL).
 
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Blue ForestVeerle Beeckmans TrousersVeerle Beeckmans
TrousersVeerle Beeckmans Poppy FieldVeerle Beeckmans
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WheatfieldVeerle Beeckmans Chobe National ParkVeerle Beeckmans
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Long-eared owlsVeerle Beeckmans Collared Redstart FemaleVeerle Beeckmans
Collared Redstart FemaleVeerle Beeckmans Little owlsVeerle Beeckmans
Little owlsVeerle Beeckmans