What a hoot ... Tawny owl's cover is blown as the autumn wind removes the leaves hiding him in his tree



After a hard night terrorising the local vole population, this little owl is trying to catch up on some well-deserved shuteye.



But, snuggling into its cosy hidey-hole, the tawny owl hasn't twigged that its cover has been blown by the fall of autumn leaves.



The roost in an oak tree was a perfect spot for an undisturbed day-time snooze during the summer as dog walkers, joggers and families in Christchurch Park, Ipswich, went about their business 50ft below.



Wake me up when they've gone away: The tawny owl tries to pretend its home is still invisible

Now, despite its best efforts to blend into the woody background --not to mention keeping its eyes tightly closed, it seems the owl may have to bow to the inevitable and start hunting for a new home.



Park manager Sam Pollard said: 'This one is getting a bit exposed now with the leaves beginning to fall.



'The hole is obviously a nice spot for it because it is protected from the wind and rain.



'But I wouldn't be surprised if it left soon to find a new spot in one of our evergreen trees.'



Roost with a view: The owl's home in an oak tree has been exposed by falling leaves



