Hazards & Solutions
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Rat poison and safer rat control
Find out about the impact of rodenticides on Barn Owls, and ‘safer’ alternatives.
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Major roads and high-speed trains
Learn how and why Barn Owls are so negatively affected by roads, and what can be done to improve the situation.
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Nest and roost site loss
Find out all about the loss of occupied nest and roost sites and the impact on Barn Owl populations.
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Planning decisions
We support the conversion of traditional agricultural buildings as long as the welfare of the birds is considered.
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Nestbox design
Find out why some nestboxes are positively dangerous and how to choose a good one
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Water troughs
Learn why water troughs are a hazard to Barn Owls and a simple solution.
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Electrocution/wires
How to reduce the chances of owls being killed by overhead cables and transformers on poles.
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Ground-mounted solar panels
Learn about how solar PV arrays have the potential to be of great benefit to Barn Owls.
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Wind turbines
Thankfully, overall there is no evidence that wind turbines have a significant impact on Barn Owls in the UK.
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Climate and Ecological Crisis
Discover how climate change is affecting Barn Owls
Report a Barn Owl sighting
You can report a Barn Owl sighting confidentially on our UK Barn Owl survey website.
We use this data to help monitor population levels and fatalities, and to influence planning where possible.