Sean O'Shea, Woven into the Canopy (ANIMALS 2025)

Tucked within the layered mid-storey of a tangled forest canopy, a Powerful Owl (Ninox strenua) rests in quiet stillness — immersed in the layered stillness of its habitat, shrouded by a web of leaves, vines, and branches. Its presence signals a healthy forest and the rich biodiversity it sustains. Location: Forested reserve, Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

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