Wednesday 1 March 2023

Northern Hawkowl at Barkåker, Vestfold 27-28/02-23

A Northern Hawkowl (haukugle) Surnia ulula was found near Barkåker in Vestfold, Norway on 26th February 2023. Next day I visited the site with a birding friend with the intention of catching and ringing the owl. We arrived early before most visitors had arrived and within 35 minuets had caught the owl in a mistnet. After a short processing the owl was ringed and released again to continue its search for food. The hawkowl was seen catching and feeding on a vole on at least two occasions, indicating the area was rich in food. On 28th February we visited the site again and the hawkowl was still hunting is the same area. The following images of the owl were taken during both visits.  

Northern Hawkowl (haukugle) Surnia ulula - Barkåker, Vestfold, Norway 27th February 2023
          
Northern Hawkowl (haukugle) Surnia ulula - Barkåker, Vestfold, Norway 27th February 2023
This image was taken as the hawkowl stooped towards our mistnet and was caught on the first attempt

Northern Hawkowl (haukugle) Surnia ulula - Barkåker, Vestfold, Norway 28th February 2023

Northern Hawkowl (haukugle) Surnia ulula - Barkåker, Vestfold, Norway 28th February 2023

Northern Hawkowl (haukugle) Surnia ulula - Barkåker, Vestfold, Norway 28th February 2023






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