Bit of excitement before bedtime

[hedgehog whisperer]

An owl has just flown over the garden and into a near by pine tree. It scared the neighbour’s dogs and was squawking for all it was worth. Not sure, what type of owl it was, but it was a fair size. It sat in the tree for a while as it ate what it had just caught. I am hoping that it caught the cat from next door, but I think it was just a mouse. We have a nesting pair of Red kites by us but this is the first time that I have seen an owl. Any one got any idea what it might be?

[Cazzie]

If it's a fair size then perhaps a tawny or if it had prominent ear tufts then maybe a long-eared owl? Did you see any specific characteristics?

What a lovely sighting for you!

[naturelover]

Originally Posted by hedgehog whisperer

An owl has just flown over the garden and into a near by pine tree. It scared the neighbour’s dogs and was squawking for all it was worth. Not sure, what type of owl it was, but it was a fair size. It sat in the tree for a while as it ate what it had just caught. I am hoping that it caught the cat from next door, but I think it was just a mouse. We have a nesting pair of Red kites by us but this is the first time that I have seen an owl. Any one got any idea what it might be?

hi i have an owl fly close to the house every night,i have seen him a few times but not close just an outline,but i hear him most nights i would say mine is a barn owl because he lives in the old rail way station building which is rather run down now,he dose the same thing most nights flys across my garden and up into a very large pine tree two doors down from me and sits there hooting.

[hedgehog whisperer]

I am not sure if this was a one off or if he is a regular visitor that I have not noticed before. I shall be looking out for him tonight to see if I can get a better look at him.