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. More Fly agaric fungi (Amanita muscaria) seen along the Apprentice Path...
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 Rob Tilsley | Aug 29, 2025 | Barn Owl Trust News
Celebrating 40 Years of Barn Owl Conservation In 2025, the Barn Owl Trust will mark 40 years since our very first Barn Owl release — four decades of rescuing, protecting and conserving Barn Owls. To celebrate, we’ve joined forces with Ashburton artist Glen Middleham,...
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...
by barnowl1998 | Jun 5, 2025 | Barn Owl Trust News, Wildlife Diary
On the 2nd the Swallows were on 3 eggs in the Top Field Shelter, the female was incubating. Broad Bodied Chasers (m & f) mating at the Swallow Pond. 20 Swallows were hawking over David’s Oak with 2 House Martins. A male Kestrel was hunting over the crop. 3...
