Learn about our owls and how you can help them
Use these resources to learn how to identify owls; find out more about their ecology, fascinating behaviour and how to build next boxes for them.
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Short-eared Owl
The short-eared owl is a ground-nesting species which breeds in open areas such as moorlands and grasslands. It has one of the widest distributions of any bird species, occurring in all continents except Australia and Antarctica.
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Long-eared Owl
The long-eared owl, also known as the northern long-eared owl, is a species of owl which breeds in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Listen to a Long-eared Owl call