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Owls of Sweden

Tawny Owl

Long-eared Owl
 During a 4 weeks visit to Sweden in May/June 2018 I had the opportunity to visit several friends and relatives. I had a secret wish for this visit and that was to see owls as I had previously only seen Tawny Owl.

Through the help of these friends and details posted online plus my own birding I was able to add another 6 species to my collection.

All these owls were seen during day hours as well making it possible to photograph them in good light.

I have yet to see Snowy Owl, Barn Owl and Little
 Owl  in Sweden so there is reason to look for more in the future.















 Great Gray Owl

Northern Hawk Owl












Short-eared Owl

Ural Owl

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