Owl Boxes

Post date: Jan 12, 2012 12:21:4 PM

In association with the RSPB plans, BAA has assembled and installed two barn owl nest boxes on poles in a bid to attract these birds as a natural way to control pests such as mice and rats, it is deemed a highly suitable solution as they are a nocturnal hunter and the supply of prey [pests] is likely never-ending from the surrounding fields and woodland.

RSPB design Barn Owl Nest Box - click to visit RSPB for plans

 The boxes can be seen at the South end of the site in each corner, made by the Freds Graves & Suddaby and Christian Hilton, installed with further help from Alec Western and now simply awaiting their tenants. 

**UPDATE**

It's finally happened :)

We officially have an owl-in-residence using the box at the SW corner of the site. Kris Smy has spotted and then photographed it: