Although no one would ever expect an owl to be cute, this photographer has captured two owls on camera sharing a very affectionate moment.

Owls are known as solitary birds, so it is extremely difficult to spot two owls at the same time, let alone a pair of these birds of prayer sharing a kiss.

“The conditions in the dark forest are quite harsh and the couple flew for a while before sharing their special moment,” the photographer said.

The photographer said the two majestic birds spend about two or three minutes there on a tree branch before taking flight.

But what is even more fascinating is that the two birds are not actually mates, but sisters.