BOSS Update Summer 2024
BOSS (Barn Owl Support Suffolk) has been busy with recent box installations, nearing the completion of 20 new boxes and carrying out several repairs. A notable project at Fosketts Organic Farm, coordinated through BTO Suffolk, involved repairing three boxes and installing three new ones. We have several more projects like this in the pipeline. Additionally, we’ve scheduled four more talks, including one at a primary school. To aid in these presentations, we’ve constructed and labelled a collapsible Barn Owl box that is easy to transport and showcase during talks.
Another local farmer, Jason Davy, reached out to us about the Barn Owl boxes he crafted from old barrels. He has installed six of them over the past few years, all of which have proven successful. The Owls seem quite content with this design, suggesting that shape may not be a crucial factor. He is planning to make more and we hope to incorporate these into some of our projects.
Despite the challenges of a very wet and windy spring, which was far from ideal for our Owls, we’ve received many reports of successful breeding this year. We eagerly await the final figures for our region. We’d love to hear your stories so do please share with us, we always enjoy hearing how our Owls are doing in the community.
We’re committed to maintaining our momentum in repairing and replacing old boxes, as well as installing new ones, to ensure our Owls continue to thrive. If you need assistance or have concerns about your box, need it checked, have any questions, or are looking for general advice, please don't hesitate to contact us - we’re here to help in any way we can.
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Sally Nelson
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