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Barn Owl Chicks Ringed in Purbeck First
13 Oct
Summary
- Barn owl chicks were ringed in Purbeck for the first time.
- The project aims to track bird movements and assess farming conservation success.
- Conservationists hope to expand the initiative with more nest boxes next year.
Conservationists in Purbeck have launched a pioneering project to ring barn owl chicks, marking a significant first for the region. This initiative involves tagging young owls to monitor their movements and assess the impact of local conservation-focused farming.
Fifteen barn owl chicks and one adult were ringed across three farmland sites. This collaborative effort is a partnership between Birds of Poole Harbour, Carey Ringing Station, and the National Trust. Mark Singleton, Purbeck's National Trust countryside manager, expressed excitement about the project, noting encouraging signs of a local recovery for barn owl populations.
The project is planned to be an annual event. Future plans include expanding the initiative by installing additional nest boxes in the upcoming year, further supporting the recovery of this species.
