Prasad Ozarkar

Close-ups were practically invented for subjects like this.

Mottled Wood Owls are absolute royalty in the wildlife photography world-rarely seen out and about, let alone sitting perched right in front of you in broad daylight. When that happens, the adrenaline and excitement are completely off the charts.

In Marathi language, they named this owl as "rakta lochan" (blood eyes)

An incredible evening tracking and capturing these stunning details at the Bhigwan grasslands. Huge thanks to Ganesh Bhoi and Sandip Nagare from the Agnipankha Flamingo Resort in Kumbhargaon for making this unforgettable experience happen!

Big Screen is recommended to see the details of this beauty.