It is the tawny owl which hoots and our most common owl in Britain. It is totally nocturnal, roosting by day in a hollow tree or thick bush, often holly.
Its habitat is very different to the barn owl, being mainly woodland areas and its diet of small mammals and birds will also consist of more woodland species such as mice.
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Where you can see the Tawny Owl
British Wildlife Centre
British Wildlife Centre, Eastbourne Road, Newchapel, United Kingdom
This superb wildlife centre is home to the finest collection of native species in the country and you will see and learn about Britain’s own wonderful wildlife. They have over 40 different species of animals and birds from the smallest harvest mice to red deer, snowy owls and buzzards. Visit the cheeky otters, Scottish wildcats … Read more
British Wildlife Centre
This superb wildlife centre is home to the finest collection of native species in the country and you will see and learn about Britain’s own wonderful wildlife. They have over 40 different species of animals and birds from the smallest harvest mice to red deer, snowy owls and buzzards. Visit the cheeky otters, Scottish wildcats … Read more