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Birds seen on farmland in the UK: Little Owl

Young People’s Trust for the Environment - Little Owl
http://www.yptenc.org.uk/docs/factsheets/animal_facts/little_owl.html
Find out about this bird of prey, originally from Holland, that has colonized much of the UK. Read full facts and view colour photograph. 

UK Safari - Little Owls
http://www.uksafari.com/littleowl.htm
Research owl that, unlike its cousins, feeds throughout the day and night. Read about distribution, diet, and habitat. 

Suffolk Owl Sanctuary - Little Owl
http://www.the-owl-barn.com/bbop/little.html
Peruse fact sheet on the diminutive raptor that includes a photo and details on the owl’s distribution, prey, hunting style, and abundance. 

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds - Little Owl
http://www.rspb.org.uk/birds/guide/l/littleowl/
Scrutinize small owl that was imported into Britain in 20th century but does not extend into Scotland or Ireland. View colour illustration and read breeding and wintering.

Owl Pages, The - Little Owls, Athene noctua
http://www.owlpages.com/species/athene/noctua/
Read about owl that lives in broad band through mid-Europe and Asia. Listen to four audio clips and see distribution map plus ten images. 

Owl Pages, The - Little Owl Hatching, Athene noctua
http://www.owlpages.com/species/athene/noctua/hatching/
Examine this written and visual narrative from Holland about four little owl eggs in nest about to hatch. Supported by four colour images. 

Owl Pages, The - Distribution of the Little Owl in Italy
http://www.owlpages.com/articles/little_owl_italy/
Absorb interesting report about little owls living in Italy who appear to be nesting further up the mountains every year. Colour images of owl looking straight at camera. 

Mike Duggan’s Owl Stamps - Little Owl (Athene Noctua)
http://mikeduggan.tripod.com/species/little.html
Appraise philatelic depictions of the Eurasian bird of prey and investigate its habitat preferences, diet, and nesting behaviour. 

Eurobirding.co.uk - Little Owl (Athene noctua)
http://www.eurobirding.co.uk/little_owl.HTM
Publishes description of the species’ distribution, abundance, and habitat includes a list of birding spots where the raptor can be found.  

Hawk Conservancy - Little Owl (Athene Noctua)
 http://www.hawk-conservancy.org/priors/littlowl.shtml
Review profile of the widely-distributed bird of prey including photos and details on the owl’s diet and behaviour. Learn about its association with Athena.

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