Anyone hearing Tawny Owls calling? (1 Viewer)

[Peewit]

Hi there

I went to bed as per usual last night, and woke up to find myself listening to Tawny Owls calling to one another in the early hours of the morning.

It sounded odd with the Blackbirds and Robins singing at full volume as they do at this time of the year. i have only heard Tawny Owls call in January time.

Is it that the Owl family are still together, or is there another reason?

Regards
Kathy
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[KenM]

Can't answer that question specifically..but..I hear Tawny's..almost every other night{sleep with window open..next to forest) as they are early nesters (March) they would probably be more ''territorially vocal'' during Jan/Feb. From what I remember..it's mostly males that call during this period and as of now! Females (ker-wick..Ker-wick) If memory serves? become more vocal later in the year...


cheers

 

[owlsgomoo]

When I lived in The Cotswolds, the Tawnies there would be vocal all year around. They were more vocal at certain times but would hear them at least once a night all year around!

 

[halftwo]

Hi Kathy,

I was out at dawn the other day and heard a Tawny calling as the morning chorus was beginning, it went on until just about full light.

H

 

[Sandra (Taylor)]

I'm hearing a couple of tawny owls calling most nights and have been for the past month. Unfortunately they're females - not heard a male at all.

 

[Monahawk]

How I would love to hear calling tawny owls again. Just don't get them over here in Ireland. If anyone has a couple to spare, could they send them over. Much appreciated.

On visits to relatives in Sussex I always keep a keen ear open for them in the evenings or at night. It's one of the best bird calls around I think. Haunting but strangely enchanting and magic.

Si.

 

[Cheshire Birder]

Hi there

I went to bed as per usual last night, and woke up to find myself listening to Tawny Owls calling to one another in the early hours of the morning.

It sounded odd with the Blackbirds and Robins singing at full volume as they do at this time of the year. i have only heard Tawny Owls call in January time.

Is it that the Owl family are still together, or is there another reason?

Regards
Kathy
x

If you are hearing multiple birds it could be a family party or territorial calling.

CB

 

[DavidNorfolk]

Like many birds, male Tawny owls will defend their territory and mate from rival males when ever they are required to, any time of the day, morning noon or night. Obviously its during the hours of dark when they are most vocal, especially jan-march when males start to proclaim their territories and females. It's also in their best interest not to be too obvious in the daytime as they can often be mobbed by small angry birds.

 

[h14nha]

I've been listening to Tawnies calling for the last few months. I nod off to sleep listening to them - lovely.....

 

[Kits]

The Tawny owls round here call all year and all night long.

 

[PYRTLE]

Yes, am also very fortunate that they call and wake me up throughout the night. Long may they do so.

 

[SAARLAND BIRDER]

Here in Saarland I have recently heard the brief calling of a male bird on several occasions in mid afternoon at a site that would be considered as classic Tawny Owl country. My reports have caused something of a debate here; the most featured response suggesting that the call actually originates from a Jay.

I recognise the Jay as a great imposter, and locally they have well perfected the call of the Common Buzzard. However, it is my experience that Jays invariably suffer "attitude" and are rarely able to conclude their mimicking without also declaring their true status as Garrulus glandarius. The instances that I have reported have been limited to brief snatches of Tawny Owl male calls, and I would be surprised if the source actually proved to be an imposter.

 

[davercox]

Here in Saarland I have recently heard the brief calling of a male bird on several occasions in mid afternoon at a site that would be considered as classic Tawny Owl country. My reports have caused something of a debate here; the most featured response suggesting that the call actually originates from a Jay.

I recognise the Jay as a great imposter, and locally they have well perfected the call of the Common Buzzard. However, it is my experience that Jays invariably suffer "attitude" and are rarely able to conclude their mimicking without also declaring their true status as Garrulus glandarius. The instances that I have reported have been limited to brief snatches of Tawny Owl male calls, and I would be surprised if the source actually proved to be an imposter.

It depends which call you hear. Full hooting (which a Jay would not do) can be heard in broad daylight when males meet, as DavidNorfolk said above.

 

[stevo]

How I would love to hear calling tawny owls again. Just don't get them over here in Ireland. If anyone has a couple to spare, could they send them over. Much appreciated.

On visits to relatives in Sussex I always keep a keen ear open for them in the evenings or at night. It's one of the best bird calls around I think. Haunting but strangely enchanting and magic.

Si.

Swap me some Long eared owls then lol.:t:

Steve.

 

[Trubrit]

I hope I get to hear Tawny Owls calling when I come visit in May.

Here, if I'm lucky, I hear Great-horned Owls.