The Barn Owl could become extinct, according to founder of The World Owl Trust. Tony Warburton MBE, the Founder and Honorary President of the World Owl Trust, warns that in his opinion, Britain’s population of Barn Owls is actually on the brink of collapse. Although there have been some claims that this charismatic species is recovering from a disastrous 150-year … [Read more...] about Barn Owl may become extinct
Barn Owls
Children Help Barn Owls
Wildlife experts from the World Owl Trust and Forestry Commission have teamed up with local schools to help protect barn owls in south Cumbria. The World Owl Trust at Muncaster Castle near Ravenglass and the Forestry Commission at Grizedale Forest near Ambleside are joint partners in the Rusland Valley Barn Owl Project, which aims to improve barn owl numbers and habitat … [Read more...] about Children Help Barn Owls
Barn Owl death survey
This winter’s snow and ice is having a devastating effect on local Barn Owl populations in Northumberland, especially in the uplands which have seen deep snow cover for several weeks and face the likelihood of more to come. Barn Owls are unable to hunt successfully when there is snow cover on the ground and after three to four weeks can die in large numbers. More than a … [Read more...] about Barn Owl death survey