Well, did you know that owls are found all over the world apart from the polar regions and remote islands? They are a type of bird and they only come out at night (they are nocturnal). There are over 200 different types of owls, but the ones you might see or hear in the UK are often either barn owls, tawny owls, little owls, long-eared owls or short-eared owls.
Owls have excellent hearing and binocular vision which makes them very good at hunting. They mainly eat rodents (like mice), fish and other small birds. The average barn owl might eat around 1000 mice a year! Owls fly very silently which makes them excellent hunters compared to some other birds.
The next time you are out in the woods, listen out for the distinctive calls from different owls. Some species have a more traditional 'hoo hoo' sound, whereas others make a 'ke-wick' sound. Visit the Wildlife Trust's page about identifying owls to find out more and listen to some of their calls.
