Surnia Ulula Collection

Barn owl and chicks (colour litho)
7185922 Barn owl and chicks (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barn owl and chicks)

Northern hawk owl (Surnia ulula) perched, Nome, Alaska, USA, March

Northern Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula) preening, Varanger, Norway. June

Hawk owl (Surnia ulula) takingn off from powder snow, possibly with prey in talons, Kuusamo Finland February

Fledgling Northern Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula). Finland. June

Two owls and a sparrow. 1811 (etching)
7235875 Two owls and a sparrow. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A sparrow talks to a long-eared owl and a barn owl perched on a branch in a stone archway)

An eagle presides over a court of birds in a tree. 1811 (etching)
7235862 An eagle presides over a court of birds in a tree. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: An eagle presides over a court of birds in a tree.A magpie, owl, vulture)

Northern hawk-owl (Surnia ulula), often day active, resting on tree stump, Finland. October

Eurasian eagle-owl perched on top of a Gothic castle. 1807 (aquatint)
7237450 Eurasian eagle-owl perched on top of a Gothic castle. 1807 (aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eurasian eagle-owl, Bubo bubo)

The Owl and the Eagles Daughter (colour litho)
7193477 The Owl and the Eagles Daughter (colour litho) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Owl and the Eagles Daughter)

The Owls Nest (colour litho)
7168947 The Owls Nest (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Owls Nest. Illustration for Chatterbox (1915).); © Look and Learn

The owl (engraving)
7192756 The owl (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The owl. Illustration for Keepsake for the Young, A Book of Amusement by Aunt Friendly (Frederick Warne)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chat-huant; Screech-owl; Baumkauz (engraving)
7195309 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chat-huant; Screech-owl; Baumkauz (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chat-huant; Screech-owl; Baumkauz)

Owl looking in a window (chromolitho)
7157071 Owl looking in a window (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Owl looking in a window)

The Owld Gentleman (engraving)
7167124 The Owld Gentleman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Owld Gentleman)

Aesops Fables: The Owl and the Grasshopper (colour litho)
7164656 Aesops Fables: The Owl and the Grasshopper (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Owl and the Grasshopper)

Hard Times and No Expectations (litho)
7201178 Hard Times and No Expectations (litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hard Times and No Expectations, impoverished owls)

Chouette Effraye, Voir le numero precedent (engraving)
7194406 Chouette Effraye, Voir le numero precedent (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chouette Effraye, Voir le numero precedent)

Young woman having her palm read by an older woman (colour litho)
7153638 Young woman having her palm read by an older woman (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Merry and Wise (engraving)
7177828 Merry and Wise (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merry and Wise. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

What the Wisdom Bird said (colour litho)
7181656 What the Wisdom Bird said (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What the Wisdom Bird said)

The Egyptian owl (engraving)
7161036 The Egyptian owl (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Egyptian owl. Illustration for one of a collection of issues of The Weekly Welcome)

The Owl and the Pussycat (colour litho)
7185293 The Owl and the Pussycat (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Owl and the Pussycat)

The Wizards Cave (colour litho)
7181947 The Wizards Cave (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wizards Cave)

A Picture Puzzle, Find Twenty Birds or Beasts (litho)
7182162 A Picture Puzzle, Find Twenty Birds or Beasts (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Picture Puzzle, Find Twenty Birds or Beasts)

Saul fait evoquer l ombre de Samuel par la sorciere d Endor (engraving)
7179596 Saul fait evoquer l ombre de Samuel par la sorciere d Endor (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Hibou; Owl; Nachteule (engraving)
7196342 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Hibou; Owl; Nachteule (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hibou; Owl; Nachteule)

Young girls having their fortune read by an old woman (chromolitho)
7154222 Young girls having their fortune read by an old woman (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Barn Owl, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731242 Barn Owl, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barn Owl, Christmas Card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

The Barn-Owl (chromolitho)
3643933 The Barn-Owl (chromolitho) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barn-Owl. Illustration for Sketch Book of British Birds by R Bowdler Sharpe (SPCK)

The Characteristic Fair Of Recall Birds, In Cisano, On Lake Garda (colour litho)
2798704 The Characteristic Fair Of Recall Birds, In Cisano, On Lake Garda (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Characteristic Fair Of Recall Birds)

The characteristic fair of singing and calling birds that took place (colour litho)
2815144 The characteristic fair of singing and calling birds that took place (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Barn Owl
LLM339521 Barn Owl by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barn Owl. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Eggs
LLM339526 Eggs by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eggs. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Accipitres, Owls (colour litho)
6016756 Accipitres, Owls (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Accipitres, Owls)

Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula) hunting, Kuhmo, Finland, March

Canada, British Columbia. Northern hawk owl takes off from blueberry bush

Canada, British Columbia. Northern hawk owl perched on blueberry bush

Northern hawk-owl (Surnia ulula) perched, Finland, January

Northern Hawk-Owl (Surnia ulula) seen through branches, southwest Finland, February

RF- Hawk owl (Surnia ulula) in flight, Finland. March

Hawk Owl young (Surnia ulula), Finland, June

Hawk Owl perched (Surnia ulula), Finland, June

Northern hawk-owl (Surnia ulula) Jyvaskya, Keski-Suomi, Lansi- ja Sisa-Suomi / Central and Western Finland, Finland. January

Hawk owl (Surnia ulula) juvenile, portrait, Kuusamo, Finland, May

Portrait of a Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula). Uto, Finland, March

Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula) perched on snowy tree in front of the moon. Kuusamo, Finland, February

Northern Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula) at nest with chicks, Alaska

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"Surnia Ulula: The Enigmatic Beauty of the Northern Hawk Owl" In the vast snowy landscapes, a Barn owl and her fluffy chicks huddle together, their colorful feathers contrasting against the white backdrop. Meanwhile, a majestic Hawk owl takes off from powdery snow, its sharp talons possibly clutching onto its prey. Perched gracefully in Nome, Alaska, a Northern hawk owl observes its surroundings with piercing eyes. In Finland's lush forests during June, a fledgling Northern Hawk Owl spreads its wings for the first time while another one preens itself in Varanger, Norway. An etching from 1811 captures two owls alongside a sparrow as an eagle presides over them all in a grand tree court. Another stunning aquatint artwork showcases an Eurasian eagle-owl perched atop a Gothic castle. The timeless tale of "The Owl and the Eagle's Daughter" comes to life through vibrant lithographs. And even further back in history, Noah is depicted entering his ark surrounded by various creatures including owls. Amidst it all lies the Owls Nest - an enchanting place where these nocturnal hunters find solace and rest. But don't be fooled by their nighttime reputation; the Northern hawk-owl often defies convention by being active during daylight hours as well. Surnia ulula captivates us with its mysterious allure and breathtaking beauty across different landscapes and artistic interpretations throughout history. From snowy tundras to ancient castles, these magnificent birds continue to fascinate both nature enthusiasts and art lovers alike.