Barn Owl Breeding Season Summary

Following another spring/summer of changeable and unfavourable weather, we can report that as a group we were able to ring 27 Barn Owl pullis. This year we found a high level of invasion of boxes by Jackdaws, probably a contributing factors to the lower numbers ringed this year. We should note however that there was at least two broods that we were unable to ring this year, that should have boosted the total to over 30.

Two Barn Owl chicks. Photo by Steve Binney
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This winter will provide a valuable opportunity for essential maintenance work to be carried out on boxes and a full survey of breeding sites.

PETER FEARON