European Eagle Owl (bubo bubo): The largest species of Owl in the world the females being up to a 1/3 larger than the males and can reach a weight of 10Ib in a fully mature female, with a wingspan of 95cms. In the wild will ake mammals such as Rabbits, Hares, and are capable of taking prey up to the size of a small Deer. Eagle Owls inhabit a variety of habitats from coniferous forests to warm deserts, rocky landscapes are often favoured.

Indian Eagle Owl (bubo bengalensis): Slightly smaller than it's European cousin, a voracious predator taking prey larger than itself, usually hunting from a perch they will also make low foraging flights to dive on their prey. Bengal Eagle Owls inhabit the Indian continent, West Himalayas, Nepal, Assam and Burma. Their habit includes rocky hills, wooded country, semi-deserts and they have been known to inhabit old Mango orchards close to human population.

Snowy Owl (bubo scandiacus): Are mainly white with some dark markings, the females are more heavily marked than the males, their legs and feet are heavily feathered for added warmth. They can be found in the Arctic and are usually seen sitting very still on the Tundra. They are also found at airports where there is an abundance of small rodents on the ground. Snowy's have been known to inhabit some of the Scottish Isles.

Tawny Owl (strix aluco): Naitive of Britain plumage either red/brown or much rarer grey/brown. Inhabits woodlands but also successfully make their homes in urban areas. Rarely seen in daytime, but it's call is familiar sound in the hours of darkness.The Tawny Owl hunts small mammals and rodents.

Barn Owl (tyto alba): The easiest of all the Owls to recognise due to it's heart shaped face and ghostly plumage. Coloration and size varies according to location, they are the most widespread of all Owl speciesand can be found everywhere except the polar regions. Asymmetrical ear placement enables them to accurately locate prey by sound. They hunt by quartering the ground in their nocturnal search for small rodents.