Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) 👇 The Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) is the quiet guardian of the night woods — a soft-feathered shadow gliding silently between the trees. With warm brown plumage and deep, soulful black eyes, it blends perfectly with old oaks and mossy branches. At dusk, its haunting “hoo-hoo” call echoes through the forest, a timeless voice that stirs the stillness. Fiercely loyal to its territory, it watches from high perches, swooping down with silent precision to hunt in moonlit clearings

Did you know? The Great Gray Owl (Strix nebulosa) is one of the most majestic and mysterious raptors of the northern forests, often called the “Phantom of the North.” Cloaked in a stunning pattern of gray feathers, this owl is perfectly adapted to its snowy environment, where it hunts silently amid the winter stillness. What makes the Great Gray Owl truly remarkable is its extraordinary hearing. Beneath that large, circular facial disk lies an advanced sound detection system that allows it to lo

Meet Douglas– The Star of the Show! Species: Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa) Nickname: “The Phantom of the North” 🦉One of the largest owls in the world– Douglas looks huge, but most of that size is feathers! Beneath the fluff, he’s lighter than you’d think. 🦉His face disc acts like a satellite dish– it channels the tiniest sounds straight to his ears, helping him pinpoint prey hidden under snow. 🦉Great Grey Owls can hear a mouse moving under 30 cm of snow and dive to catch it without ever see