Owl on a Stick…

The Barn Owl (Tyto alba) is one of the most widely distributed birds. Smaller than a Tawny Owl, it has a heart shaped face that can change shape. The flight is slow and low over the ground, often wavering and hovering during hunting. They feed mostly on mice, voles and shrews though sometimes eat small rats. They can generally be found below 300m in farmland, coastal marshes and forest edges. They hunt over grassland, along edges of fields or ditches, verges, river banks and railway embankments. Nests can be found in buildings, hollow trees and cliffs.

More information can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barn_Owl, http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/life/Barn_Owl and http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/b/barnowl/index.aspx.