Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Barn Owl boxes - 23rd July 2025


Another day spent checking boxes. We are in the fortunate position of having 15 boxes in use, another 4 empty and suitable for occupation. A further 2 that we haven't been able to check and another 10 that need to be moved, or replaced for them to be useable and in a position where monitoring can be completed safely. Renewing the boxes, put up over 30 years ago and without inspection hatches, is a work in progress.




Fledged juvenile female


Thanks to some inside information from one of the farmers, we were able to add a well grown Lapwing chick to the colour ringed project.


Lapwing chick

Recent harvesting left the Hares somewhat exposed.


Chris all set for pulli capture.

 Total: 10

Barn Owl - 9
Lapwing - 1