Pictures of the Year International

Hassan, 50 years old, is the guardian of Fatemeh's farm. For the release, he climbs up this walnut tree each time and places the owls in a nest that Mandana has built for them. He then feeds them for two days in the nest to help them recover from shock and fear, so they can start hunting in their environment. Typically, the owls leave the nest within two days. Nov ,27, 2024 .Gorgan, Iran.