RICHARD Horsman has sent us this photo of a barn owl he and his wife spotted hunting in Cropton Forest.

“As we were packing up for the day at sunset after a fantastic walk, we were blessed to see a barn owl hunting in the fading light,” he said. “The sun’s position lit up the barn owl and it’s prey perfectly, allowing me to get this wonderful picture. It was clearly taking this back to its nest box to feed some young.”

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