The tawny owl is the most common owl in the Dutch forests. Its ghostly call can often be heard in early spring. However, seeing this species is not so easy. While looking for European wildcat at night in Limburg, I came across this beautiful owl a short distance away.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023 (#WPY59). All my pictures were taken in the wild, so nothing from the zoo! I have been photographing since I was twelve years old and the focus has always been on nature photography. In the Netherlands I mainly look at birds, but.. Read more…