Silent hunters of the night sky, owls are among the most intriguing creatures in the animal kingdom. Their ability to turn their heads up to 270 degrees—combined with silent flight and exceptional night vision—showcases their remarkable adaptations. With over 200 species found across the globe, these birds contribute to ecological balance and are deeply woven into cultural traditions. Celebrated annually on August 4, International Owl Awareness Day not only honours their presence in nature but also raises awareness about the threats they face.
Great grey owls in their nest, Finland
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Glenariff Forest Park, Northern Ireland, UK
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A breathtaking cave when it’s cold
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Leopard at Etosha National Park, Namibia
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Autumnal equinox
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Guy Fawkes Night
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Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, United States
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Young black caiman, Tambopata National Reserve, Peru
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Black-and-white ruffed lemur in Madagascar
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Skiddaw, Lake District National Park
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Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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One on land, a million in space
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British Summer Time ends
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Bernina Pass, Graubünden, Switzerland
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Is it art?
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Garden at Château de Villandry, Loire Valley, France
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International Day of the Tropics
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Ribblehead Viaduct, North Yorkshire, England
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Happy 70th to the North York Moors
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Staghorn coral in shallow ocean
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Saint Paul Winter Carnival
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Anshun Bridge, Chengdu, China
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Celebrating the tropics
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The fishing village of Reine, Norway
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Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany
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Teide National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
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Happy Fat Tuesday!
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Happy Easter!
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Like paint on a canvas
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Remembrance Sunday
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Ring of Brodgar, Orkney, Scotland
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