This owl was found in Champagne-Ardenne of Northeastern France

The owls usually do this to express surprise

Don't flip your screen - it's the owl that's upside down.

Wildlife photographer Alain Balthazard caught this cheeky bird tilting its head to such an extreme degree in the north east of France.

According to Mr Balthazard, 49, the short-eared owl often turn their heads this way, usually to express surprise and curiosity as humans approach.

This owl could have been curious by anything though, as it was spotted a long way from home. Short-eared owls usually breed in northern England and Scotland.

This bendy bird is a short-eared owl, most commonly found in northern England and Scotland

The birds can tilt their heads up to 270 degrees

The tilt is usually a sign of surprise or curiosity

The bendy birds feed on small mammals, especially field voles