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Little Owls (Athene noctua) nesting in Wales, Britain - Jun 2010
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 1214966q )
EXCLUSIVE - The Early Bird That Caught The Worm
It would seem that the early bird really does get the worm.
Something that this determined Little Owl more than ably demonstrated while trying to find breakfast for her clutch of hungry chicks.
She may only stand at 7inches tall, and weigh in at 6oz, but once she'd set her sights on this earthworm it didn't stand a chance.
Showing that she meant business the mother owl wrestled the reluctant worm from the ground in a field near Cardiff.
Waiting hungrily not too far away, nestled into a stone wall, was the busy parent's fluffy chicks.
Using all of her strength their mother pulled the juicy worm out of the ground with such vigour that it snapped up and almost hit her in the face.
And once she returned to her nest her youngsters wasted no time in eagerly guzzling down the tasty treat.
Also obviously keen to have a nibble was dad, who had been taking his turn to watch over the nest while his partner hunted.
Like many owls Little Owls are normally nocturnal but it is not unusual for them to venture out in daylight when there are young mouths to feed.
The species is not native to Great Britain but has established itself here after being first introduced in 1842.
Female Little Owls normally lay around 3-5 eggs and will incubate them for 28-29 days.
Once hatched the parents must care for their youngsters for another 26 days until they are fully fledged and ready to fly the nest.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Andy Rouse / Rex Features
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