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Rare Barn Owl Brood of Six Hatches on Fire-Hit Farm
22 Jul
Summary
- Six barn owlets discovered on a farm provide hope after arson attacks.
- The owlets, aged 40-50 days, were ringed as part of conservation efforts.
- This brood of six is the largest encountered in 2026, a positive sign.
A glimmer of hope has arrived at Moor Farm near Peterborough with the discovery of a nest containing six barn owlets. The fluffy young birds, estimated to be between 40 and 50 days old, were ringed this week as part of ongoing conservation initiatives.
Farm owner Judith Jacobs expressed that the owlets are thriving, significantly lifting spirits. This positive news comes after the farm was targeted by six suspected arson attacks during the summer months.
Wildlife monitor Simon Dudhill described finding six owlets in one nest as "exceptionally good." He noted it was the largest brood he had encountered in 2026, having ringed over 260 owlets in Cambridgeshire this year.
Each of the Moor Farm owlets received a metal ring from the British Trust for Ornithology. This identification number allows conservationists to track individual birds and gather data on their movements.
