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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 💚

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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

A young female Barn Owl perched on large tree

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Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · 19h

Although Barn Owls are often thought of as pure white, the feathers on their upper body form a beautiful tapestry of soft oranges, silvery greys and warm browns 🦉
From above, they are well camouflaged against rough grassland 🍂

More about Barn Owl adaptations: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-fac...

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Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · 20h

Amazing work! 🤩👏😍

Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · 3d

Enjoy!! 😁

Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · 6d

🦉 Learn all about the different owl species we have in the UK: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-fac...

4 images in a grid. Top right - 'cuteness competition, which owl do you think is the cutest?'. Top left - fluffy white barn owl perched facing forwards. Lower left - tawny owl in a tree hollow. Lower right - little owl perched on a branch.

Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · 8d

Our amazing supporter Delia will be walking 100 miles during October this year to raise much needed funds for the Barn Owl Trust! 🚶‍♀️🦉

Thank you so much Delia! 😍Find out more, sponsor Delia and support Barn Owl conservation: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/walking-100-... And stay tuned for updates... 📷

Caption above 'Delia is walking 100 miles this October to raise money for the Barn Owl Trust'. Image of Delia below, seated on a log holding a purple rucksack

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Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · 14d

Once young Barn Owls start venturing outside the nest place, at around 10 weeks old, “play-hunting” may involve pouncing on anything that moves (or doesn't in this case!). They receive little or no training and rely on instinct to master the art of hunting 🦉
www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-fac...

Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · 14d

Beautiful 🤩

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Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · 21d

Barn Owls do not enjoy the rain!! 🦉🌧
Their feathers are not very waterproof, flying with wet feathers takes more energy and silent flight is impossible.
Having somewhere warm and dry to shelter makes all the difference 🏠
Want to provide a safe home for Barn Owls? www.barnowltrust.org.uk/nestboxes/

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Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · 28d

🦉 New in the shop! Beautiful Barn Owl prints by Barbara Pinkham, donated to support conservation.
🎨 Original or enhanced colours
💳 £10 unmounted / £12 mounted
✨ Limited stock - all profits go to Barn Owl conservation!
Available to purchase here: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/limi...

Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · 28d

A beautiful young female Barn Owl enjoying the evening sun 🦉🌤

She hasn’t left the nest site just yet, but soon she’ll set off to find a new home and, hopefully, raise many owlets of her own 🐣

What will she will be looking for? Find out what a Barn Owl needs: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-fac...

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Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · Sep 9

Silver wasted no time settling in! She spent her first weekend exploring every corner & sunbathing on the roof of her new shelter 😎

We’re so grateful to Sharon for her love, care, & dedication to animals. Silver is in the best hands, & we’ll be here to support them both every step of the way ❤

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Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · Sep 9

✨ Check out Silver’s amazing new home! ✨

Her new foster carer, Sharon, has built an aviary tailored perfectly to Silver’s needs, with plenty of space to stretch her wings, a variety of perches, an internal shelter, and multiple roost boxes to choose from.

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Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · Sep 4

With relatively large wings and light bodies, Barn Owls glide slowly and hover with ease, pinpointing prey with remarkable precision 🦉✨🍃

Ever wondered how they fly so silently? 🧐 Learn about their unique adaptations here: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-fac...

Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · Sep 2

There's still a few more days left to get your application in! We're accepting applications up to the end of this week... 📜

Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · Jul 22

🦉 We're hiring! 🦉
We’re looking for an Assistant Conservation Officer to join our dedicated team in Ashburton, Devon, UK 😊
Find out more and apply here: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/about-the-ba...

Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · Sep 2

The resting owl maybe a young bird that
had entered an adults territory and was swiftly moved
on!

Thanks to Jane Eardley for sharing this with us 😃
Discover more about Tawny Owls on our website: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-fac...

Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · Sep 2

Tawny Owl Dispute! 😮
Tawnies are known for being territorial, even
displacing Little Owls. These encounters often go unnoticed, hidden from our eyes. With trap cameras, we get to see more of their activity like this interaction between two Tawny Owls.
Sound on to hear the impact as they collide! 🔊🎯

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Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · Aug 29

Little Owl facts🦉🥰
Latin: Athene noctua
Height: ~ 22cm
Wingspan: ~ 56cm
Weight: ~175g
Colour: Mottled brown
Habitat: mixed farmland, open wooded areas
Flight: Direct, undulating
Call: Similar to a small dog barking
Most active at: dawn and dusk

More info: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-fac...

Little owl perched on a fence, it is looking off to the right. Blurry background

Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · Aug 27

If you ever find a ringed owl, you can report it to the BTO here: app.bto.org/euring/lang/...
Owls checked and ringed under licence. 🦉

Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · Aug 27

All were ringed and a quick health check performed to make sure they were feeding well. Ringing is an important part of our work and is where we learn so much about the owls, once they fledge. Only 1 in 3 Barn Owlets make it past their first year, a reminder of the challenges they face once fledged.

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Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · Aug 27

Three's a crowd! 🐥🐥🐥
Last week we checked the home grown owlets, in a nestbox on our reserve. With the recent dry weather, we were slightly hesitant about if they'd made it. Though only 3 of the 6 survived, this is more than many other nests this year, so we are thankful for small mercies.

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Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · Aug 21

Did you know Barn Owl nestboxes can go on trees? 🦉🌳

No barn or outbuilding? A suitable tree might be perfect!

Tree nestboxes are different to indoor ones. Learn all about them here, including how to build your own 🛠
www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-nes...

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Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · Aug 21

🤩 We hope he finds it as fascinating as we do! 👀🤞

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Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · Aug 14

Not all Tawny Owls nest where you’d expect! 🦉
Their favourite is a tree cavity 🌳
They also like nestboxes!
Sometimes they will use old bird nests, squirrel drays, or even rabbit holes! 🐇
Nesting in buildings however is unusual 🏠

Build/buy a Tawny Owl nestbox: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-nes...

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Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · Aug 14

What to do if you find a young Tawny Owl:
www.barnowltrust.org.uk/pic.../find-... 🦉

Barn Owl Trust @barnowltrust.bsky.social · Aug 14

We will continue to put food out for her in the coming weeks to take as needed. Go well little one!
Most Tawny Owlets are quickly returned to the wild if found on the ground, as the adults feed them post fledging. However, if in bad condition then a few do need long term care, like this youngster 🤕

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