by barnowl1998 | Oct 8, 2024 | Barn Owl Trust News, Wildlife Diary
A pair of very steady Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) appeared on the Flo Pond on the 1st and were around for much of the day. Parasol mushrooms (Macrolepiota procera) emerged in the grass on the edge of the long path during the first week of the month. Heavy...
by Alan Lewis | Sep 10, 2024 | Barn Owl Trust News, Events - ongoing
The Poetry Competition is now closed and the results will be announced by the end of July! Goodluck to all our poets! 💚 Calling All Poets! 🗣️ We are delighted to announce our eighth poetry competition and invite YOU to take part! This Year’s Theme: Empowering Earth....
by barnowl1998 | Sep 5, 2024 | Barn Owl Trust News, Wildlife Diary
Small bird numbers on the winter bird food crop seem to be increasing every day 150- 200 were seen on the 3rd, predominantly Linnets with Goldfinch and other species mixed in. Harry and volunteer Guy burnt up all the brash and wood in the orchard. Our first ever...
by barnowl1998 | Aug 27, 2024 | Barn Owl Trust News, Wildlife Diary, Wildlife Diary 2024
Between the 5th and the 12th David and Harry worked on the abstraction point in the river which feeds the ponds. Blocking has been a constant problem since the ponds were created in November 2006. The system was redesigned in 2010, but it still blocked regularly,...
by Rob Tilsley | Jul 4, 2024 | Barn Owl Trust News
Barn Owl Trust on BBC Radio Devon John Acres, a BBC Radio Devon presenter, visited the Barn Owl Trust in June 2024. During the five interviews that aired, John delved into the Trust’s origins and traced its evolution from modest beginnings to a thriving charity. The...
by barnowl1998 | Jul 3, 2024 | Barn Owl Trust News, Wildlife Diary, Wildlife Diary 2024
A Butterfly Walk on the afternoon of the 2nd revealed more butterflies than during June, but numbers are extremely, and worryingly, low compared to other years. Species spotted included Small and Large Skippers, Marbled Whites, Ringlet, Meadow Browns and one...
