I know that this picture is going to be a little controversial but I simply can't divulge the site where it was taken because it is private land and the owner would be most unhappy if I did. Having returned home from my West Africa trip I was just settling down to relax for the late afternoon after doing a bit of gardening and other domestics. I had an email from my friend telling me that there was a Short-eared Owl feeding in the paddock very close to their farm house and asking me if I was interested. "Of course" was my reply and I quickly got myself organised and left in a hurry, full of anticipation. When I got there I was told that the bird had been seen throughout the day and only half an hour before it had been on it's favourite perching post, close to the hedgerow. he field hard been prepared over the years to provide a perfect habitat for Barn Owls and is left at the optimum length to make it an ideal habitat for voles. It seems that this was perfect for Short Eared Owls as well. I got myself settled in a Gilly Suit and covered with cam netting to wait it out, I had already been there for an hour and had decided that I was going to sit it out till dusk if that's what it was going to take. Then suddenly, there it was, a brilliant sight and I tingled with excitement. I couldn't believe how glorious it was. It left the post and was quartering the field in front of me, I could see everything really well. I had a grandstand seat!