December 2027 Photo Information

Animal and Camera Details

December

Species shown: Short-eared Owl and European Kestrel

Short-eared owls hunt mostly at night, but also during the day. Competition can be fierce in  with other birds of prey, with which the owl shares similar habitat and prey preferences. Both species will readily harass the other when prey is caught.

This photo was taken by Freek Veldman in the Netherlands in July 2026 with Sony Ilce 1, with Sony 200-600mm at 512mm at f/6.3, 1/2000s, ISO3200.