Barn Owl Trust
@barnowltrust.bsky.social
A small charity in Devon, UK, working hard to conserve the Barn Owl and its environment 🦉💚
barnowltrust.org.uk
If you’d like to help Barn Owls, consider becoming a Friend of the Trust: barnowltrust.org.uk/support-us/friends-of-the-barn-owl-trust 💚
barnowltrust.org.uk
If you’d like to help Barn Owls, consider becoming a Friend of the Trust: barnowltrust.org.uk/support-us/friends-of-the-barn-owl-trust 💚
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Barn Owl Trust
@barnowltrust.bsky.social
· Feb 13
✨ Welcome to the official Bluesky account of the Barn Owl Trust! ✨
We’re dedicated to conserving Barn Owls, protecting habitats, and sharing knowledge to inspire a wilder, more owl-friendly world 🦉💚
Learn more: barnowltrust.org.uk
#BarnOwlConservation #BarnOwl #Wildlife #Owls #Nature #Conservation
We’re dedicated to conserving Barn Owls, protecting habitats, and sharing knowledge to inspire a wilder, more owl-friendly world 🦉💚
Learn more: barnowltrust.org.uk
#BarnOwlConservation #BarnOwl #Wildlife #Owls #Nature #Conservation
The Barn Owl Trust CIO is recruiting a Head of Conservation to work with Trustees and lead the organisation forward into a bright and sustainable future. Could this be the role for you?
Find out more, including how to apply, here: barnowltrust.org.uk/about-the-barn-owl-trust/job-vacancies
Find out more, including how to apply, here: barnowltrust.org.uk/about-the-barn-owl-trust/job-vacancies
November 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The Barn Owl Trust CIO is recruiting a Head of Conservation to work with Trustees and lead the organisation forward into a bright and sustainable future. Could this be the role for you?
Find out more, including how to apply, here: barnowltrust.org.uk/about-the-barn-owl-trust/job-vacancies
Find out more, including how to apply, here: barnowltrust.org.uk/about-the-barn-owl-trust/job-vacancies
This stunning photo features as the August image of our 2026 Calendar! ✨
This calendar packed full of amazing photos! This image was taken by Gavin Bickerton-Jones (www.gbjphotography.co.uk). Thank you so much Gavin! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
This calendar packed full of amazing photos! This image was taken by Gavin Bickerton-Jones (www.gbjphotography.co.uk). Thank you so much Gavin! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
November 24, 2025 at 10:50 AM
This stunning photo features as the August image of our 2026 Calendar! ✨
This calendar packed full of amazing photos! This image was taken by Gavin Bickerton-Jones (www.gbjphotography.co.uk). Thank you so much Gavin! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
This calendar packed full of amazing photos! This image was taken by Gavin Bickerton-Jones (www.gbjphotography.co.uk). Thank you so much Gavin! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
This beautiful photo features as the July image of our new 2026 Calendar! ✨
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Tom Holley (tomholleyphotographic.co.uk). Thank you so much Tom! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Tom Holley (tomholleyphotographic.co.uk). Thank you so much Tom! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
November 20, 2025 at 10:36 AM
This beautiful photo features as the July image of our new 2026 Calendar! ✨
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Tom Holley (tomholleyphotographic.co.uk). Thank you so much Tom! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Tom Holley (tomholleyphotographic.co.uk). Thank you so much Tom! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
Conservation Officer Kate had a great time at the Slapton Field Studies Centre Research Seminar on Saturday! The morning was filled with fascinating talks on conservation projects and research happening all around Devon 🤩
Thanks to Em and the rest of the organisers for such a brilliant day 🙏
Thanks to Em and the rest of the organisers for such a brilliant day 🙏
November 19, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Conservation Officer Kate had a great time at the Slapton Field Studies Centre Research Seminar on Saturday! The morning was filled with fascinating talks on conservation projects and research happening all around Devon 🤩
Thanks to Em and the rest of the organisers for such a brilliant day 🙏
Thanks to Em and the rest of the organisers for such a brilliant day 🙏
This gorgeous photo features as the June image of our new 2026 Calendar! ✨
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Gavin Turner (Instagram@jambophoto). Thank you so much Gavin! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Gavin Turner (Instagram@jambophoto). Thank you so much Gavin! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
November 18, 2025 at 8:31 AM
This gorgeous photo features as the June image of our new 2026 Calendar! ✨
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Gavin Turner (Instagram@jambophoto). Thank you so much Gavin! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Gavin Turner (Instagram@jambophoto). Thank you so much Gavin! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
New research reveals how climate change is affecting interactions between Barn Owls and Tawny Owls at nest sites. With Barn Owls breeding earlier as conditions get warmer, the two species are more likely to coincide, with negative impacts for Barn Owls 🦉👇
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
November 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
New research reveals how climate change is affecting interactions between Barn Owls and Tawny Owls at nest sites. With Barn Owls breeding earlier as conditions get warmer, the two species are more likely to coincide, with negative impacts for Barn Owls 🦉👇
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
UN Climate Talks at COP30 highlight our planetary climate crisis: The world is still on track for a catastrophic 2.6 °C increase in temperature while deforestation transforms carbon sinks to carbon sources. (1/2)
November 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
UN Climate Talks at COP30 highlight our planetary climate crisis: The world is still on track for a catastrophic 2.6 °C increase in temperature while deforestation transforms carbon sinks to carbon sources. (1/2)
Job done! 👍This nestbox was installed amongst fields of rough grassland so any Barn Owl resident will find plenty of food on its doorstep 🐭
Now is a great time to install nestboxes as juveniles will be looking for safe roosting sites and potential nest sites!
www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-nes...
Now is a great time to install nestboxes as juveniles will be looking for safe roosting sites and potential nest sites!
www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-nes...
November 13, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Job done! 👍This nestbox was installed amongst fields of rough grassland so any Barn Owl resident will find plenty of food on its doorstep 🐭
Now is a great time to install nestboxes as juveniles will be looking for safe roosting sites and potential nest sites!
www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-nes...
Now is a great time to install nestboxes as juveniles will be looking for safe roosting sites and potential nest sites!
www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-nes...
This beautiful photo features as the March image of our new 2026 Calendar! ✨
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Mark Harder (www.mlharderphoto.com). Thank you so much Mark! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Mark Harder (www.mlharderphoto.com). Thank you so much Mark! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
November 13, 2025 at 9:51 AM
This beautiful photo features as the March image of our new 2026 Calendar! ✨
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Mark Harder (www.mlharderphoto.com). Thank you so much Mark! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Mark Harder (www.mlharderphoto.com). Thank you so much Mark! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
Fantastic new research in Bird Study gives evidence for the positive effect of rough grass margins on Barn Owl breeding success and small mammal activity. The study highlights the benefits of agri-environmental schemes: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
November 11, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Fantastic new research in Bird Study gives evidence for the positive effect of rough grass margins on Barn Owl breeding success and small mammal activity. The study highlights the benefits of agri-environmental schemes: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
This stunning photo features as the April image of our new 2026 Calendar! ✨
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Simon Wantling (www.simonwantling.co.uk). Thank you so much Simon! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Simon Wantling (www.simonwantling.co.uk). Thank you so much Simon! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
November 11, 2025 at 9:34 AM
This stunning photo features as the April image of our new 2026 Calendar! ✨
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Simon Wantling (www.simonwantling.co.uk). Thank you so much Simon! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Simon Wantling (www.simonwantling.co.uk). Thank you so much Simon! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
After findings lots of Barn Owl pellets and white splashing in this old stone barn, we installed a deep indoor nestbox onto the top beams. Hopefully the next time the owl returns to roost, they will be pleased to see the new quarters available to use! 🏠
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November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
After findings lots of Barn Owl pellets and white splashing in this old stone barn, we installed a deep indoor nestbox onto the top beams. Hopefully the next time the owl returns to roost, they will be pleased to see the new quarters available to use! 🏠
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This gorgeous photo features as the March image of our new 2026 Calendar! ✨
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Mark Harder (www.mlharderphoto.com). Thank you so much Mark! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Mark Harder (www.mlharderphoto.com). Thank you so much Mark! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
November 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM
This gorgeous photo features as the March image of our new 2026 Calendar! ✨
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Mark Harder (www.mlharderphoto.com). Thank you so much Mark! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Mark Harder (www.mlharderphoto.com). Thank you so much Mark! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
The Conservation Team are very busy bees at the moment! 🐝
We are well into our nestboxing period, which lasts through the winter. We are also in the final year of nestbox installations for our current research project, where we are looking into what factors influence nestbox occupancy. (1/2)
We are well into our nestboxing period, which lasts through the winter. We are also in the final year of nestbox installations for our current research project, where we are looking into what factors influence nestbox occupancy. (1/2)
November 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The Conservation Team are very busy bees at the moment! 🐝
We are well into our nestboxing period, which lasts through the winter. We are also in the final year of nestbox installations for our current research project, where we are looking into what factors influence nestbox occupancy. (1/2)
We are well into our nestboxing period, which lasts through the winter. We are also in the final year of nestbox installations for our current research project, where we are looking into what factors influence nestbox occupancy. (1/2)
This beautiful photo features as the February image of our new 2026 Calendar! ✨
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Brendan O’Brien. Thank you so much Brendan! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Brendan O’Brien. Thank you so much Brendan! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
November 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
This beautiful photo features as the February image of our new 2026 Calendar! ✨
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Brendan O’Brien. Thank you so much Brendan! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Brendan O’Brien. Thank you so much Brendan! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
This ethereal photo features as the January image of our new 2026 Calendar! ✨
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Sarah Hanson (Instagram@Sarahhanson33). Thank you so much Sarah! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Sarah Hanson (Instagram@Sarahhanson33). Thank you so much Sarah! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
October 30, 2025 at 9:52 AM
This ethereal photo features as the January image of our new 2026 Calendar! ✨
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Sarah Hanson (Instagram@Sarahhanson33). Thank you so much Sarah! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
This calendar is jam-packed full of amazing photos. This image was taken by Sarah Hanson (Instagram@Sarahhanson33). Thank you so much Sarah! 😍
Grab your copy for just £8 + p&p!
🗓️ www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
🦋 Autumn Moths: Merveille du Jour, Black Rustic and Green-brindled Crescent 🤩 A few highlights from this week’s moth trapping on the reserve!
Find out all about our reserve: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/about-the-ba...
Find out all about our reserve: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/about-the-ba...
October 30, 2025 at 9:36 AM
🦋 Autumn Moths: Merveille du Jour, Black Rustic and Green-brindled Crescent 🤩 A few highlights from this week’s moth trapping on the reserve!
Find out all about our reserve: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/about-the-ba...
Find out all about our reserve: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/about-the-ba...
New! Our first ever Christmas jumpers! 🦉🎄
Organic cotton, vegan, no harsh chemicals & made in a renewable energy factory — all for £20!
And gift bags - £10!
And... FREEPOST this weekend!
Get yours here: barnowltrust.teemill.com/product/barn...
Design by Liam Crawford - thank you so much Liam! 😍
Organic cotton, vegan, no harsh chemicals & made in a renewable energy factory — all for £20!
And gift bags - £10!
And... FREEPOST this weekend!
Get yours here: barnowltrust.teemill.com/product/barn...
Design by Liam Crawford - thank you so much Liam! 😍
October 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM
New! Our first ever Christmas jumpers! 🦉🎄
Organic cotton, vegan, no harsh chemicals & made in a renewable energy factory — all for £20!
And gift bags - £10!
And... FREEPOST this weekend!
Get yours here: barnowltrust.teemill.com/product/barn...
Design by Liam Crawford - thank you so much Liam! 😍
Organic cotton, vegan, no harsh chemicals & made in a renewable energy factory — all for £20!
And gift bags - £10!
And... FREEPOST this weekend!
Get yours here: barnowltrust.teemill.com/product/barn...
Design by Liam Crawford - thank you so much Liam! 😍
Delia has walked an incredible 100 miles to help protect these beautiful birds — and you can still show your support! 🎉
👉 Donate £5 (or whatever you can) to celebrate Delia’s achievement and help us continue our vital conservation work:
🔗 www.barnowltrust.org.uk/walking-100-...
👉 Donate £5 (or whatever you can) to celebrate Delia’s achievement and help us continue our vital conservation work:
🔗 www.barnowltrust.org.uk/walking-100-...
October 29, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Delia has walked an incredible 100 miles to help protect these beautiful birds — and you can still show your support! 🎉
👉 Donate £5 (or whatever you can) to celebrate Delia’s achievement and help us continue our vital conservation work:
🔗 www.barnowltrust.org.uk/walking-100-...
👉 Donate £5 (or whatever you can) to celebrate Delia’s achievement and help us continue our vital conservation work:
🔗 www.barnowltrust.org.uk/walking-100-...
The 2026 Official Barn Owl Trust Calendar is here! 🗓️✨
At just £8 it’s an affordable Christmas gift, or treat for yourself! Limited stock so grab one while you can! www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
At just £8 it’s an affordable Christmas gift, or treat for yourself! Limited stock so grab one while you can! www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
October 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The 2026 Official Barn Owl Trust Calendar is here! 🗓️✨
At just £8 it’s an affordable Christmas gift, or treat for yourself! Limited stock so grab one while you can! www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
At just £8 it’s an affordable Christmas gift, or treat for yourself! Limited stock so grab one while you can! www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn...
Have you ever wondered what you can do to help Barn Owls? 🤔 Check out our guide on how to encourage wild Barn Owls in your area 🤩 www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-fac... 🦉
October 24, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Have you ever wondered what you can do to help Barn Owls? 🤔 Check out our guide on how to encourage wild Barn Owls in your area 🤩 www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-fac... 🦉
Delia has made it half way! Can you help support her to cross the finish line? Catch up on her progress and donate here: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/walking-100-...
Thank you so much to Delia and to all our supporters!! 🙏🦉💚
Thank you so much to Delia and to all our supporters!! 🙏🦉💚
October 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Delia has made it half way! Can you help support her to cross the finish line? Catch up on her progress and donate here: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/walking-100-...
Thank you so much to Delia and to all our supporters!! 🙏🦉💚
Thank you so much to Delia and to all our supporters!! 🙏🦉💚
🦉 Barn Owls are most often seen during the peaceful twilight hours of dusk and dawn 🌙. Their silent flight and excellent hearing are finely tuned for hunting over open fields. Discover where to find these beautiful birds in our field guide video: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-fac...
October 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🦉 Barn Owls are most often seen during the peaceful twilight hours of dusk and dawn 🌙. Their silent flight and excellent hearing are finely tuned for hunting over open fields. Discover where to find these beautiful birds in our field guide video: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-fac...
Our amazing supporter Delia has already completed 30 miles of her sponsored walk in aid of the Barn Owl Trust 🤩👏 To donate to Delia’s challenge and read all about her walk so far visit: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/walking-100-...
Thank you so much for your support Delia! 🥰
Thank you so much for your support Delia! 🥰
October 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Our amazing supporter Delia has already completed 30 miles of her sponsored walk in aid of the Barn Owl Trust 🤩👏 To donate to Delia’s challenge and read all about her walk so far visit: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/walking-100-...
Thank you so much for your support Delia! 🥰
Thank you so much for your support Delia! 🥰
Last week, we ran a Barn Owl nestbox workshop for Sustainable Harbourne Valley, funded by the National Lottery. The group built 6 fantastic indoor Barn Owl boxes with our support, ready to go up around the community 🦉💚
Want to organise a nestbox workshop? www.barnowltrust.org.uk/nestbox-work...
Want to organise a nestbox workshop? www.barnowltrust.org.uk/nestbox-work...
October 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Last week, we ran a Barn Owl nestbox workshop for Sustainable Harbourne Valley, funded by the National Lottery. The group built 6 fantastic indoor Barn Owl boxes with our support, ready to go up around the community 🦉💚
Want to organise a nestbox workshop? www.barnowltrust.org.uk/nestbox-work...
Want to organise a nestbox workshop? www.barnowltrust.org.uk/nestbox-work...