Barn Owl Trust

12/06/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUCEMENT 📢
⚠️PLEASE CHECK FOR EVIDENCE OF BARN OWLS BEFORE MOVING YOUR BALES⚠️

A message to all farmers and land managers:
Please be extra careful when moving any bales this summer!

So far, we are finding 2026 to be a bumper year for Barn Owls... which is fantastic news!
However, we are also hearing more occurrences of them being discovered (often once it's too late) using the cosy, dark cavities between stored straw and silage to nest.

Barn Owls are legally protected against disturbance whilst nesting, so moving those bales isn't great news for either the farmer or the owls!

So... if you are planning to move bales around in the coming weeks, please take a moment first to look for evidence of Barn Owls in the building. Here are a few things to look for:
• If a Barn Owl flushes from the building on arrival
• Thumb-sized black pellets
• Listen for a hissing/rasping sound

If you have Barn Owls nesting in your bales, please consider installing a nestbox this autumn 🙏
All construction plans and installation information can be found on our website 👇
https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/nestboxes/

12/06/2026

Barn Owls are more active at this time of year when they have youngsters to feed, so you might be seeing your local one(s) out and about a bit more often at the moment!

Learn all about what they eat and where, when and how they hunt 👇
https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-facts/barn-owl-hunting-feeding/

10/06/2026

✨ Prizes to be won! ✨

We have received an amazing prize to be won in our annual prize draw! 🎁

Beevive has donated a Beevive bundle, including their newly designed DIY Bee Hotel Kit, as shown at the Chelsea Flower Show this year! Beevive appeared on Dragons Den and their bee hotel was Gift of The Year in 2024! Thank you so much beevive.com
“Knowing how important bees are and how dangerously they are in decline, Beevive wanted to do something to help. This is when they began by designing the Bee Revival Kit for the next time you meet a bee in need. Since then, their product range and community have grown tremendously and they couldn't ‘bee’ prouder!”

The Barn Owl Trust is very grateful to our prize donors; thank you! Our acceptance of their generous offer does not however, imply endorsement or recommendation of their products or services.

Our draw takes place on Wednesday December 9th – Good Luck!
To enter the Prize Draw and for info: https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/annual-prize-draw/

09/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to see us the Royal Cornwall Show, lovely to meet you all!

05/06/2026

🦉 The UK Barn Owl breeding season has kicked off early this year, and our team are finding owlets popping up all over the place! 🐣🤩

After a difficult 2025, we're hopeful that 2026 could be a much better year for Barn Owls 🤞

Learn more about UK Barn Owl population trends 👇
https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-facts/current-uk-barn-owl-population/

01/06/2026

29/05/2026

Can you tell if this Barn Owl is male or female? 🦉🤔

It is almost impossible to tell if a Barn Owl is male or female just seeing it fly overhead. However, a close look may give you a clue... 🔎👇

https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-facts/

22/05/2026

Do you hear an owl in the trees at night? 🦉🌳

While Tawny Owls are the woodland experts, Barn Owls actually roost in trees occasionally too!

If you hear a classic "hoot," it’s a Tawny. Barn Owls prefer a ghostly screech! 👻
Listen to the difference here 👂👇
https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-facts/uk-owl-species/

22/05/2026

We had a great day at Devon County Show yesterday chatting with everyone about all things owl! 🦉 If you're there today or tomorrow, come and see us at Stand 18, Avenue A, very close to the green entrance 😊

18/05/2026

This Thursday, Friday and Saturday we will be at Devon County Show! We hope to see you there 😊