YOU could have perfect 20/20 vision if you could spot the two hidden birds in this scene in five seconds or less.
The pair were captured by eagle-eyed wildlife photographer ‘Villager Jim’ with their feathered friends using an old wall and barn as the perfect disguise.
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Can you find where the two birds are hiding in plain sight? Credit: SWNS
The little birds blend effortlessly into their surroundings with their gray and brown feathers that match the stone.
Photographer Jim challenged people to find the little birds in a game he called Hunt the Little Owl.
The species can usually be found living on farmland, rural towns, and parks, often perched on fence posts or walls.
You can spot owls by their striking yellow eyes and cream and brown spotted fur.
They feed mainly on moths, beetles, aphids and earthworms, but are at risk of becoming prey themselves.
Fortunately, the broad markings on the little owl’s back act like armor, deterring predators like sparrows and even other large owls.
He filmed the “undercover” owls during a walk through the Derbyshire Peak District village of Foolow.
Jim, who has been photographing animals for 14 years, says that birds are creatures of habit and often return to their previous locations.
He said: “Ever since I named them all, people have identified with finding them.
“They’re hard to spot. I have a trip I’m doing that is based on making a route around where certain birds nest.
“I am guaranteed or almost guaranteed that I will see them every day.
“I do the route every day, 365, even at Christmas. It’s the best job in the world, I love it.
“It’s learning where they live or where they like to sit, they like to stay in certain places.
“Their official name is little owl, they are diurnal, they hunt during the day and at night. You can see them by day.
“Their main diet is worms, once you know where they are you keep looking for the round hump.
“They’re doing well little owls, their population is growing. We had a tornado here last week, it took down huge three or four foot tall trees, but luckily it didn’t miss this barn.
“I’ve been doing this as a business for 14 years. I was running a software company and unfortunately I had diabetic disease and suddenly I thought I wanted to do what I love.
“I was immediately hooked, I moved into my house, there was a rabbit, and I just took my camera.”
Keen bird watchers should try to attract more wildlife to their yard this summer with these six inexpensive tricks.
The Sun recommends the best small changes you can make to feeding birds outside, although you’d love to see owls, especially the nocturnal species.
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Did you manage to see the two small, heavily camouflaged owls? Credit: SWNS
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Feathered friends sunbathing Credit: SWNS
Categories: Optical Illusion
Source: HIS Education