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Barn owl
The beautiful barn owl is, perhaps, our most-loved owl. With its distinctive heart-shaped face, pure white feathers, and ghostly silent flight, it's easy to identify. Look out for it flying…
Little owl
Introduced into the UK in the 19th century, the diminutive little owl can now be seen along hedgerows, on farmland and in parkland across England and Wales. It often perches on a pole or rock,…
Short-eared owl
The short-eared owl, or 'Shortie', is an unusual owl because it prefers to be out and about in the daytime. It is most easily spotted in winter, when resident birds are joined by…
Long-eared owl
Unsurprisingly, the nocturnal long-eared owl sports large 'ear tufts' on its head, while the short-eared owl has much smaller ear tufts. A shy bird, it is best spotted around the coast…
Tawny owl
Tawny owls are the familiar brown owls of Britain’s woodlands, parks and gardens. They are known for their ‘too-wit too-woo’ song that can be heard at night-time.
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Coast path critters: a spotter's guide
As Winter moves into Spring, many of you will be venturing out into nature more. If you have access to the sea, perhaps you will be planning some coastal walks. From quiet estuaries and towering…
Somerset Wildlife Trust launches new HD livestream from barn owl box on the Blackdown Hills
Somerset Wildlife Trust launches new HD livestream from barn owl box on the Blackdown Hills, introducing barn owls Finn and Orla to the public.
Somerset barn owls hatch first two eggs live on wildlife webcam
Finn and Orla, stars of Somerset Wildlife Trust’s new barn owl livestream have had the first two of their four eggs hatch, with the next owlets due in the coming week.