Where do owls live in Britain?

* Barn owl: Found in lowland England and Wales, particularly in the south and east. They tend to avoid Scotland and northern England, where the winters are colder.

* Tawny owl: Found throughout most of the UK, including Scotland, where they are the most common owl species.

* Little owl: Native to southern Europe, but introduced to the UK in the 19th century. Now found in southern England and parts of Wales.

* Long-eared owl: Found throughout the UK, but more common in England and Wales than in Scotland.

* Short-eared owl: Found in open habitats such as marshes, moorland, and coastal areas throughout the UK.

* Northern saw-whet owl: Found in coniferous forests in northern Scotland.