Sunda scops-owl

Description:

The Sunda scops owl is a small brown owl that is speckled with black on the upper parts and streaked with black on the lower parts. It has a light collar and dark eyes.

Habitat:

In dense but dry shrubland near to the sea but sheltered. They were only about 1.5m from the ground but very hard to notice.

Notes:

Once noticed they were to be found in this area most days. This was quite close to habitation which didn't seem to worry them.