Barn Owl Trust

03/09/2026

An update on 'Little Reg' 🦉

The Barn Owl found at sea ⚓

You may remember the remarkable story of ‘Little Reg’, the Barn Owl who was found at sea, many miles from the coast. 🛥

We were involved in Reg’s rescue, working alongside some fantastic people who came together to bring this owl back to land.💚

A special mention must go to the crew of Fujitsu British Soldier, who spotted Reg while taking part in the RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race. Their quick thinking and concern for this tiny passenger helped set in motion the chain of events that ultimately brought Reg to safety.

A huge thank you also goes to Caister Lifeboat and Marine Wildlife and Rescue, who were involved in the rescue and played an important part in getting Reg safely ashore.

Following her rescue, Reg was taken into the care of the wonderful team at RSPCA East Winch, where she continues to receive the care she needs.
The latest update received, is that Reg has now been moved to one of their outdoor bird of prey aviaries, where she is getting closer to being able to get back out into the wild. ✨

We’re delighted to be able to share these lovely photos from East Winch to see how this little survivor is getting on. 💚

It was an extraordinary rescue from beginning to end, and a brilliant example of what can happen when people come together to help wildlife in need.

So, a huge thank you to the crew of Fujitsu British Soldier, Caister Lifeboat, Marine Wildlife and Rescue, RSPCA East Winch and everyone else who played a part in giving Little Reg a second chance. 💚

We’ll keep you updated on Reg’s progress and fingers crossed, there will be more good news to share soon.

📸 Photos kindly shared by RSPCA East Winch

Please visit our website to find out ways in which you can help support our work and help us conserve the beautiful Barn Owl and it's environment!
https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/support-us/

03/09/2026

🦉✨The 2027 Official Barn Owl Trust Calendar is here! ✨🦉

We have some absolutely stunning images to share with you this year from some fantastic wildlife photographers. 💚

Each photo was kindly donated to help us raise funds for the conservation of Barn Owls…every sale helps! 🙏

At just £9 it’s an affordable Christmas gift, or as a treat for yourself! Limited stock so grab one while you can!

https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn-owl-calendar-2027/

📷Credit: Simon Litten

A stunning Barn Owl Calendar for 2027 Featuring 13 wild Barn Owl photographs all kindly donated by incredibly talented wildlife photographers!   Beautiful Barn Owl image each month Dimensions when open: 42 x 30cm 14 double sided pages Printed on sustainable FSC certified/recycled paper mix Exclusiv...

28/08/2026

🦉 A beautiful barn owl, reminding us why these incredible birds deserve our care, protection and understanding. 💚

Barn owls are such special birds, but they face many challenges in the wild. By raising awareness and supporting their conservation, we can all help give them a better chance for the future. 🌿

Every little bit of support helps the Barn Owl Trust continue its important work protecting and caring for these amazing birds. 🦉💚

Want to help barn owls? Find out more about the ways you can support our work and make a difference. ✨
https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/support-us/

📷Credit: Jake Brass

28/08/2026

✨Help raise funds for the Barn Owl Trust and win wonderful prizes! ✨

We have received another incredible prize for our annual Christmas prize draw ! 🎁

Naturetrek Wildlife Holidays has donated a £250 voucher! Naturetrek specialises “in birdwatching and botanical treks to remote and mountainous areas of the world….our portfolio of holidays now includes 450+ holidays to over 90 different destinations worldwide. Today, we offer the world’s largest selection of professionally organised natural history holidays.”
https://www.naturetrek.co.uk/

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

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 products or services.

26/08/2026

✨ More prizes to be won! ✨
Support the Barn Owl Trust and win incredible prizes! 🎁

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https://www.edenmoor.com/

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

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 products or services.

21/08/2026

20/08/2026

🛟⛵🦉What a positive end to an amazing story. It was great to be involved in this collaborative effort. Massive thanks to all those involved and we wish Reg a speedy recovery. 💚

We would also like to wish the best of luck to the crew of the 'British Soldier' for the rest of their race. 🇬🇧

18/08/2026

🚗🦉Calling all car commuters!🦉🚗

Do you regularly drive through the UK countryside? We need your help!

Monitoring this summer has revealed many large broods, with many young Barn Owls fledging much earlier than usual. This means we’re expecting to see more birds out and about over the next few months.

Sadly, as low-flying birds, young Barn Owls navigating the landscape for the first time during their dispersal journeys are particularly vulnerable to road traffic collisions.

It’s not a nice thing to ask, but if you spot a dead Barn Owl on the road network, please:

Make a mental note of the location, using nearby landscape features.

On major roads, numbered marker posts can be particularly helpful.

If you regularly drive that route, consider slowing down a little and taking a second look next time you pass, just to double-check the species ID.

When you’re safely parked and stationary, report the sighting via our national survey website: barnowlsurvey.org.uk

Please drop a pin on the map as accurately as possible.

These sightings are incredibly valuable to our research. They help demonstrate the prevalence of this hazard and its impact on the species’ population.

In some cases, reports have even helped us make recommendations to National Highways and other agencies to introduce mitigation measures on stretches of road where fatalities are particularly common.

You can find more information, along with our previous research papers on the subject, here: https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/hazards-solutions/barn-owls-major-roads/

On the positive side, you can also use the same survey site to record any Barn Owl sightings, dead or alive!

14/08/2026

Small and full of character, the Little Owl is one of the most distinctive owls found in the U.K. With its bright yellow eyes and expressive face, it’s hard not to be charmed by this tiny member of the owl family. 💚

Little Owls are often active during daylight hours and can be found in farmland, orchards, parkland and open woodland edges. Although they may be small, they have plenty of personality!

Sadly, Little Owl numbers have declined in Britain, making it all the more important that we understand and protect the habitats they rely on.

📖 Want to discover more about the fascinating little owl?
Find out more on our website:https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-facts/uk-owl-species/little-owl-facts/

📷Photo credit: Shaun Mcnaughton

13/08/2026

🦉🌿 We’re heading to the Meldon Wildlife Festival on Tuesday 18th August!

Come along and meet the Barn Owl Trust team, learn more about these amazing birds, and get hands-on with one of our favourite activities, Barn Owl pellet dissection! 🔍🦴

Discover what owls eat and see what clues you can find hidden inside a pellet. It’s a fascinating way to learn more about the wildlife around us. 🐭🦉

The festival runs from 10:30am–4pm at Meldon Old Quarry, and it’s free to attend with no booking required.

Find out more about the event here:
https://www.dartmoor.gov.uk/enjoy-dartmoor/events/events-list/npa-events/meldon-wildlife-festival

We’d love to see you there!