Of all the UK's resident owls I feel like Little Owls have the most character. Barn and Tawny Owls have such dark eyes that it's harder to relate to them. Short Eared Owls have such and ethereral presence and Long Eared Owls are almost never seen. That leaves the Little Owls with their bright eyes and cheeky antics. Some say they aren't supposed to be here - but they are more than welcome in my book.