LEO balancing perfectly on the tip of a branch with its amazing grip strength. Talons grip when the legs are relaxed, so it’s effortless for the owl.

Photo by Neil Brailsford

Hiding in trees or bushes with camo clothing certainly pays off sometimes, especially when this long eared owl decides it wants to fly in and land on a low stick very close to me. He was none the wiser I was watching and getting these shots, silent camera with only an increased heart rate noise that could give me away, luckily it didn’t !