Glyn Sanderson spotted a stunning Barn owl on the hunt yesterday morning (March 18) in Barlow village.
Barn owls, which can be easily recognised for their characteristic heart-shaped face, can be seen hunting not only at night but also during day time – often 'quartering' over farmland or gardens looking for their next meal.
Their diet consists of rodents and other small mammals - predominantly voles, mice and shrews.
Over the years, barn owls gained many different nicknames including 'ghost owl', 'church owl', 'screech owl' and even 'demon owl' – the last one earned ‘thanks to’ their piercing shrieks and hissing calls.
1. Barn owl in Derbyshire
Glyn Sanderson spotted a stunning Barn owl on the hunt yesterday morning (March 18) in Barlow village. Photo: Glyn Sanderson
2. Barn owl in Derbyshire
Barn owls, which can be easily recognised for their characteristic heart-shaped face, can be seen hunting not only at night but also during day time – often 'quartering' over farmland or gardens looking for their next meal. Photo: Glyn Sanderson
3. Barn owl in Derbyshire
Over the years, barn owls gained many different nicknames including 'ghost owl', 'church owl', 'screech owl' and even 'demon owl' – the last one earned ‘thanks to’ their piercing shrieks and hissing calls. Photo: Glyn Sanderson