by barnowl1998 | Jan 6, 2026 | Barn Owl Trust News, Wildlife Diary
The New Year came in cold with a low temperature of -3.3°C overnight and a heavy frost on the ground and ice on the water troughs. The troughs were checked daily to remove the ice so the cows and goats could drink. On the 5th the staff returned after their Christmas...
by barnowl1998 | Dec 8, 2025 | Barn Owl Trust News, Wildlife Diary
The cattle arrived in the afternoon of the 2nd – 14 belted Galloways. Archie and Alfred, the goats, got into the orchard from North Park again. On the 3rd Mateo, Daniel and new staff Lowenna and James ringed in the Orchard and the main Field: 37 birds including 15...
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...
