Beautiful Spring like evening with the Barn Owl.

What a beautiful evening it was yesterday, I was down on Llangors Lake shoreline looking across the adjoining rough pasture. It was mild and windless, Curlews were calling in the distance and the Wigeon's whistling call was echoing across the water. It was so peaceful, the water was as calm as a mill pond. I was sure the Barn Owl would fly, it was perfect hunting conditions, clear visibility and no wind which is essential for them because the wind interferes with their hearing.
Sure enough, right on cue he appeared and flew around hunting for about five minutes, he disappeared quite soon after and didn't return, this is normal behaviour for him, he must go to a secret perch and sit out and digest prey that he's caught or just enjoy the evening like the rest of us. I don't attempt to look for him, he needs his peace and quiet and must be left alone to enjoy it. I want him to feel safe and comfortable where he is and to ideally stay and breed.
Just that five minutes is a pleasure to spend in his company, watching him fly around hunting for his supper.
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