STUNNING pictures show the 'increasingly' rare long-eared owl that has been previously spotted in Herefordshire.

The Hawk and Owl Trust has called on members of the public to help gather essential data about this elusive species.

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The Wildlife Trusts say of the bird: “About the same size as the barn owl, but with long wings, the short-eared owl breeds in North England and Scotland but can be seen more widely in winter.