Tawny Owl

General information

This owl is the most common owl in the UK. It is a medium size owl with no ear tufts. These owls make the classic ‘Twit-twoo’ calls that are commonly associated with owls. But what is not well known is that the call is actually a conversation, with one Tawny saying ‘Twitt’ the other replying ‘Twoo’! Tawny Owls hunt nocturnally across their range for small mammals, birds, frogs and insects.

Although mainly a woodland species, they have become adapted to living almost anywhere with trees. Their favourite place to nest is in tree cavities but when there are none to be found they will settle for other natural sites.The female may have up to 9 eggs which once hatched fledge at about 3 weeks but remain with their parents for 2 to 3 months.