A day spent checking Barn Owl boxes on a large Norfolk Estate. Around two thirds of the nest sites were covered leaving another 10 or so for another day, hopefully when we won't be dodging the showers.
We were out before 7:30am and home 11 or so hours later. During that time we ringed 27 youngsters and two adults captured leaving boxes. We also found a deceased bird that had been ringed in 2020.
Apart from the owls, one of the best things about sites on these routes is the wonderful assortment of old barns. A few are shown below.
There are plenty of Hares in the fields.
Don't see so many Hedgehogs.
Totals: 29 (1)
Stock Dove - 2
Barn Owl - 29, adult - 2 (plus 1 recovery of a bird ringed as a nestling 2020) and owlets - 27
Barn Owl - 29, adult - 2 (plus 1 recovery of a bird ringed as a nestling 2020) and owlets - 27