Owls are known for their inner light,

For the Ancient Greeks, birds of power and might;

Revered for their ability to see at night;

Navigating through the dark, out of sight.

With beautiful, binocular-focused eyes;

It’s easy to see why they are thought to be wise;

Goddess of Wisdom, Athena, Olympian style;

Often seen with an Owl by her side.

Gifted with exceptional sensory ability;

Unique and striking, physical agility;

The Owl holds traditional cultural significance;

Night hunters, birds of prey, nocturnal brilliance.

A treasured yet endangered species in Britain;

The Tawnies, tu’wit and to’woo, almost in unison;

Barn Owls purr or screech quite suddenly;

Little Owls shrill with a low-pitched mewing.

Short-Earred Owls have long-span wings;

Long-Earred Owls are tall and thin;

Find them on lowland, moorland, meadow and glen;

A delight to see and hear through each of the seasons.

Sue Cartwright

Spiral Leaf