Barn
Owl Project
Purpose
of the project
To
improve the status of Barn Owls in Cam Valley area.
What
that involves
-
Carrying out surveys in our area in order to monitor population
changes
- Increasing
breeding opportunities by putting up nest boxes in suitable
sites and areas
- Encouraging
Landowners to manage the habitat appropriately
-
Safeguarding nest sites by regular monitoring
-
Inspecting nest boxes to establish breeding success levels
-
Maintaining good relationships with landowners and keeping
them informed of progress
- Feeding
survey results into local and national recording schemes
such as Bristol Environmental Records Centre, Hawk and Owl
Trust, Natural England.
What
we have achieved
When we started the project in 1965, Barn Owls were thought
to be extinct as a breeding species in the area. We now have
around 12 pairs and have put up over 50 nest boxes.
Check
out the Barn Owl gallery page.
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