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Owl Information

We have five species of Owl  that are native to Britain.

The Snowy Owl although a rare visitor has not bred in this country since 1975 so is not classed as a British Owl

 

The European Eagle Owl is also known to be breeding in Britain again after being absent for many years.

The Barn Owl on our endangered list
The Tawny Owl our most common owl
The Little Owl our smallest owl

The most Common is the Tawny Owl, which you are more likely to hear than see, this owl is nocturnal and lives in wooded areas.

 

The Barn Owl is the most loved of our owls, recognised by it’s heart shaped face and beautiful plumage.

 

The Little Owl is the smallest of our owls and can be seen hunting for worms and insects during the day.

 

The Long-eared Owl is a shy, secretive owl and like the Tawny Owl a nocturnal hunter.

 

The Short-eared Owl hunts during the day but because of it’s preference for marshy areas it is harder to see.

 

 

The Long-eared Owl, shy and secretive
The Short-eared Owl, bird of moorland and marsh

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