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Wednesday wildlife – owl on the prowl

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 (8:00 AM)

This week’s photographic offering from Ness of Brodgar site director Nick Card.

Short-eared owl on the prowl...
Short-eared owl on the prowl...
Short-eared owl on the prowl...
Short-eared owl on the prowl...
Spotted! Short-eared owl about to drop on its prey.
Otter braves the elements on a rough Loch of Harray.
Otter "porpoising" on the Loch of Harray.
Courtship,oystercatcher style.

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