Short-eared Owl
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Moorland, coastal grassland.
Diet: Voles.
Best time to spot: Hunts in daylight; floppy flight.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. More on the season in UK raptors and owls.
Where to see it
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- Barn OwlUncommon · Rough grassland
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