Long Eared Owl

This beautiful creature was sadly found dead, in this very cold spell, close to the house (and 200 roosting sparrows) – it has been confirmed to be a Long Eared Owl – not common. A real treasure to know he had been hunting around our land. 
https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/long-eared-owl/