Little Owl?

Enjoying the sunshine, and wandering around the Museum Gardens in York, I was pleased to see a display of birds of prey.

Unfortunately none of them were labelled and their keeper was giving a lengthy interview to a reporter.

My research makes me think this is a Little Owl, which was introduced into the south of Britain in the late 19th century. It is described as flat or square headed and only 21-23 cm tall. This one certainly ticked those boxes.

If I have got it wrong please let me know.

Katharine

[Padlock]

Looks like a little owl to me.

[Lynne Hart]

He looks lovely, which ever type of owl he is. Great closeup shot.

[Ivan]

Super owl, great eye!

[Pyrrhula]

Super capture of this beautiful owl. fav.

[Beth]

Excellent close-up. Fav

[Therese]

hehehe... I think it might be a "cute owl" ;)

Great shot! Love the sidelong glance he is giving you!

[Carli]

Great shot

[Shepherdman]

Great detail

[Richard Sayer]

Fantastic eyes Katharine - nice to be able to get a shot of such a wonderful creature under controlled conditions.

[Debbie Arcaro]

Beautiful capture! I love his eyes and soft feathers! FAV

[Diane]

lovely capture - fav

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Tony]

No idea what the name is but you've captured the essence of OWL. Fav

[Fisher Family]

@padlock Thanks. I'm glad you agree. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@lhart Thank you. He was willing to stare and pose. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@ivan Thank you. he did have a powerful stare. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@pyrrhula Thank you for the lovely comment and fav. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@vernabeth Thank for the fav Beth. He was very co-operative. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@csudder Thank you Carli. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@monkeykid Thanks Theresa. he was cute with a powerful stare. katharine

[Fisher Family]

@shepherdman Thank you. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@vignouse Thanks Richard. He had a wonderful stare. Its great to come across the displays in various parts of York. I really like the flying displays in open areas. katharine

[Fisher Family]

@hshdebbie Thanks for the fav. he had lovely eyes and such a powerful stare. katharine

[Fisher Family]

@bkbinthecity Thank you. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@tonydebont Thanks for the lovely comment and fav. Katharine

[Pete Roberts]

That is fabulous detail. Great shot

[CINDY JOHNSON]

Amazing

[Fisher Family]

@pjr Thank you. he was a very co-operative owl. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@pittcj17 Thanks. Glad you liked him. Katharine

[Vesna]

Great shot!

[Fisher Family]

@vesna0210 Thank you. Glad you liked it. Katharine

[Kathy A]

Amazing focus on that piercing eye.