THE ‘hill hooter’, ‘screech owl’, ‘ivy owl’ or ‘wood owl’ – these are some of the nicknames this British owl has gained.

The short and stout tawny’s tan ... to-whit-to-woo call is the combined cries of the male and female. This comical owl has established itself well since its introduction in Kent in 1879. Quickly ...

An owl that has been in captivity since it was a chick has reportedly been stolen, sparking fears for its welfare. Merlin, the tawny owl ... to a wide variety of bird, animal and plant life ...