Liselotte Kahns

Contest: Arctic biodiversity
Note: Pygmy Owl
Locate: Abisko
City: Abisko Östra
Comment: During a short hike in the beautiful Abisko National Park in Swedish Lapland I stopped to enjoy the stunning nature. The light is magical in November due to the sun being very low above the horizon. Suddenly a small bird came flying and sat close to me in a tree. When it turned its head I could see it was a small owl and it was extremely cute! It seemed very interested in me, almost like it wanted to communicate with me. This encounter with an Erusian Pygmy Owl was simply unforgettable!