by barnowl1998 | Nov 10, 2025 | Barn Owl Trust News, Wildlife Diary
On Saturday 1st (our first weekend volunteer day on the reserve) Harry and volunteer Liam cleared part of the green lane side of the Pennsland Lane fence ready for replacing the rotten posts and repairing the fence. A flock of about 70 mixed finches were in the North...
by barnowl1998 | Oct 6, 2025 | Barn Owl Trust News, Wildlife Diary
A Barn Owl had a narrow escape at 7am on the 1st when a Goshawk tried to catch it (and missed) whilst hunting over the Top Field. Barn Owl seen again over the Top Field and at the Wildlife Tower. Harry and 5 volunteers from Francis Clark LLP (Chartered Accountants)...
by barnowl1998 | Sep 3, 2025 | Barn Owl Trust News, Wildlife Diary
The heavy downpours which started on the 27th August continued into the beginning of September bringing much needed rain. On the 1st, a Slow Worm and 2 young Field Voles were seen under the corrugated metal mats near the Top Field Shelter. About 140+ Linnets were...
by barnowl1998 | Aug 4, 2025 | Barn Owl Trust News, Wildlife Diary
There was a Spotted Flycatcher family on the edge of Pennsland Lane overlooking the rewilding area on the 2nd. A Barn Owl was seen hunting over the crop before sunrise on the 3rd and a flock of 140 Linnets was seen in early daylight. Daniel BTO ringed 20 Linnet, 3...
by barnowl1998 | Jul 7, 2025 | Barn Owl Trust News, Wildlife Diary
Harry and volunteer Tim led a Butterfly Walk on the 2nd. Seven people joined them, and they recorded 13 species including Small Tortoiseshell, Small Copper, Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Large White, Comma, Ringlet, Marbled White, Red Admiral, Speckled Wood, Large...
