Long-eared Owl - Asio otus

The Long-eared Owl is an occasional migrant and winter visitor at Portland; in recent years, a winter roost site has become established at Verne Common.

Some Long-eared Owls at Portland
2001 - October 20th-25th, one at Culverwell.	© Martin Cade
1991 - November 15th, one at Portland Bill.	© Martin Cade
1991 - May 22nd, one trapped and ringed at the Bird Observatory.	© Martin Cade
1991 - May 16th, one trapped and ringed at the Bird Observatory.	© Martin Cade