Tawny Owl by Glyn Nightingale

And so you should be Glyn, all of your animal paintings are excellent.

Good! It's a pleasant change to find an artist who will say that; most us are far too self-deprecating. I was out for a walk at dusk a couple of years ago; one of these characters burst (silently) out of the trees and flew within centimetres of me: I was sure he was going to fly straight into my face, but no - I just felt the merest breath from his wings: one of the most magical experiences of my life; wonderful creatures.