Long-eared Owl

🔍 Overview

A secretive and nocturnal owl, best located by winter roosts. Uncommon but present year-round in Sussex.

🪶 Key Identification Features

Slim owl with long ear tufts

Orange eyes and streaky plumage

Often mistaken for a tree branch when roosting

🗺️ Habitat & Distribution

Breeds in conifer plantations and roosts communally in dense scrub. Look for them at Pulborough Brooks and Cissbury in winter.