Tawny Owl (juvenile), Brownsea Island

Tawny Owl (juvenile), Brownsea Island - Tawny Owl
Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Dorset (May 2010)

Seen near the feeders at the Villa. Apparently it got itself entangled in some wire fencing and was rescued by the Warden then placed in this tree.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) / Wikipedia
Tawny Owl / Bird Forum
Tawny Owl Strix aluco / BirdLife International

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