Barn Owl is Back

Following on from previous sightings i saw the Barn Owl again tonight. I snuck out and perched myself by a tree and was amazed as it started to hunt over the field, i think i watched it for about an hour.

Having been concerned that food may be scarce i was so glad to see it catch a Vole. This video is SHAKY i had no tripod so just holding the lens against a tree i tried a little video.

I really hope this Barn Owl finds the nest boxes that are dotted around and stays in the area, the tussocky grass's in this field is ideal hunting habitat for them so may be it might stay.

Barn Owl

Quick blog about today's Barn Owl sighting.

Been a snowy and windy day here.

Snow Splatted Trees

 Having spent a few hour's out with the camera looking for Fox's I returned home to warm up having only seen a few Rabbits and some cold looking lamb's.

Cold Lambs

Staring out the window just before the evening dog walk i was amazed to see a Barn Owl flying in to a tree just by the house! My camera was already out and i managed to grab a few photos, although the light was appalling and focusing through the branches was tricky im quite pleased with what i got.

At that time and in those windy and snowy conditions it seems quite apparent that the Barn Owl and alot of other wildlife is struggling in the prolonged cold conditions, all of them putting a lot of effort into finding sufficient food to sustain themselves, i just hope they can find it.