Short Eared Owl 

One of my favorite owl species to photograph; Short-eared Owls (Asio flammeus) are winter visitors to the UK, migrating from northern breeding grounds across Scandinavia and beyond. Unlike most owls, they are ground-nesting and often hunt during daylight hours, particularly at dawn and dusk. This means there can be some great photographic opportunities if you are willing to put the hours into finding them.