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Over the weekend, the eagle owl chick began to hatch.<\/strong>
\nThis took place in their home on a cliff face in Stora St\u00f6ten at the Falun Mine.<\/strong>
\n\u2014 It\u2019s very unique that this is happening right here. It attracts bird enthusiasts from all over Europe, says nature photographer Hansa Andersson.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dalarna\u2019s provincial animal is Europe\u2019s largest owl, the eagle owl. It is 59\u201373 centimetres long, with a wingspan of up to 170 centimetres. The eagle owl (Latin: Bubo bubo<\/i>) has been on the Swedish Red List for many years. According to the 2025 Red List assessment, its current status is \u201cVulnerable.\u201d<\/p>\n

But this past weekend, the eagle owl chicks began to hatch. They belong to the pair nesting in Stora St\u00f6ten at the Falun Mine.
\n\u2014 This is a perfect place for eagle owl, says nature photographer Hansa Andersson, pointing to the small box where the egg hatched over the weekend:
\n\u2014 Eagle owls prefer, as the name suggests, mountainous environments. The spot where the female has been incubating is ideal, as they are left undisturbed by both people and animals such as foxes. In the coming months, the chick will first learn to fly and later to find their own food, which they do in the dark, as they are highly skilled nocturnal hunters. In August or September, they will leave the nest and their parents, says Hansa Andersson.<\/p>\n

The birth of new eagle owl in the Falun Mine is unusual. The last time it happened was three years ago.<\/p>\n

Another eagle owl pair, Bubo and Bubolina, is currently preparing for a different mission.
\nThe mascot Bubo was created for the 1993 World Championships by designer Owe Sandstr\u00f6m and illustrator Anita Stray. Bubo made a comeback at the 2015 Championships, when he was more mobile\u2014dancing, giving high-fives, and playing with children\u2014unlike in 1993, when he was more of a storybook figure.<\/p>\n

Now Bubo is getting ready for his third World Championships as a mascot, this time together with his partner Bubolina:
\n\u2014 Bubo and Bubolina are not only wise as owls but also represent curiosity, warmth, and a sense of security, says Lisa Johansson, Marketing Manager for Falun 2027.<\/p>\n

Archive photo by Hansa Andersson<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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