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You have the eyes of an eagle if you can spot the owls hiding near this barn in less than 10 seconds

ONLY the eagle-eyed will be able to spot the two little owls camouflaged against this old stone barn.

The small feathered friends were caught flying under the radar by a local wildlife photographer in the Peak District.

Can you spot the two owls hiding away in plain sight against this old barn near Tideswell, in the Peak District
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Can you spot the two owls hiding away in plain sight against this old barn near Tideswell, in the Peak DistrictCredit: Caters
One of the little owls is sitting camouflaged in the roof of the barn
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One of the little owls is sitting camouflaged in the roof of the barnCredit: Caters
The second owl is stood on the wall in front of a tree
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The second owl is stood on the wall in front of a treeCredit: Caters

Keen owl-spotter, Jim, from the nearby village of Foolow, snapped this stunning pic of the birds despite their feathered disguise.

Local villager, Jim, often looks out for the birds, who can usually be seen perching on trees or rocks in the day.

He said: "I often look out for little owls on the walls and rocks, he told the .

"As we have at least ten nesting sites close by, every day without fail I see one of them.

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"They seem to be breeding really well up here in the Peak District National Park."

The little owl was introduced to the UK in the 19th century.

It can usually be seen in the daytime, perching on a tree branch, telegraph pole or rock.

If alarmed, it will bob its head up and down.

The little owl is quite recognisable in flight as it has long rounded wings, rapid wingbeats and flies with a slight undulation.

In the UK there are 3,600 breeding pairs.

Did you manage to spot both little owls on the barn?
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Did you manage to spot both little owls on the barn?Credit: Caters