Tawny Owl
Strix aluco
UK Green ListModerate📍 Grizedale Forest
Season
Year-round. Woodland. Nocturnal.
Best time of day
Dusk and night. That twit-twoo.
Lake District
Grizedale. Borrowdale. Woodland. That twit-twoo. Actually two birds. Female twit. Male twoo. You'll hear them. Rarely see them.
UK population
Around 50,000 pairs. Widespread.
Overview
Tawny owls call. That twit-twoo. Grizedale. Borrowdale. Actually two birds. Female twit. Male twoo. You'll hear them. Rarely see them. Nocturnal.
At a Glance
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae |
| Habitat | Woodland · Forest · Trees |
| Diet | Small mammals, birds. Hunts at night. |
| UK population | Around 50,000 pairs. Widespread. |
| Lake District | Grizedale. Borrowdale. Woodland. That twit-twoo. Actually two birds. Female twit. Male twoo. You'll hear them. Rarely see them. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Woodland. Grizedale, Borrowdale, Whinlatter. That call. You'll hear them. Rarely see them.
Identification
Brown. Round face. Twit-twoo call. Nocturnal. Rarely seen.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Woodland. Dusk. Listen for the call. You'll hear them. Rarely see them.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species is on the UK Green List, indicating a healthy population status in the UK context. It remains an important component of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.