i wish for more videos like this on youtube and less crap.... what an amazing animal. i live in Israel and always knew what barn owls were, theyre around here alot farmers use them and when you see one flying at night or should i say gliding... its just breathtaking what a majestic creature
I am a huge fan of owls, Barn Owls are my favorite. Once, when i was at school my nan and my brothers were off school, they went to an owl sanctuary just to make e jealous!
My wife and I live near a lake with a lot of trees. Two baby Barn Owls apparently fell out of their nest and landed in our yard. Our dog had them cornered before we intervened - the owls were screaming and the dog was barking. The owls were so young they could not fly yet. But they sure could scream! We rescued them from our dog and brought them in our house. I dropped a towel on them and they quickly calmed down. We put them in our guest bathroom behind the shower doors in the bathtub. We kept them for 2 weeks. We fed them feeder mice starting with "pinkies" then "fuzzies". Eventually, we upgraded their diet to "hoppers". Just before we let the owls go, we fed them live small adult mice. They gobbled them up. We let the owls go a few days ago. We thought we'd never see them again. The very next night (to our delight) both of them returned to a tree nearest our house. They were squawking like crazy standing side by side, wing to wing. Right after sunset they return to our trees and start their hunting activity. We feel very lucky that we had the opportunity to save those helpless little guys. Apparently, our home has become their home.
They're four barn owls that live near me in a water shed. They have a nest box for their babies that a boy made for his Eagle Scout. They let me get really close (but not too close.) I love watching them. Cute birds! Love their screeching too! I'm sad that their declining :( I got to see one catch a rat, which was so cool!!
I just saw my first barn owl today looking right towards my kitchen window. I was so startled because of its amazing beauty. At least 12-14 in. tall perched on a silver maple tree limb. I live in a rural country setting of nature's beauty.
It is true that Barn Owls are common all across the world. Our concern is with the huge reduction of numbers here in the UK, due to man-made causes. 91% of UK Barn Owls now contain rodenticide. About 4,000 (1/3 of fledglings) are killed every year on British roads. We focus on Barn Owls partly because if Barn Owls thrive, then many wild creatures & habitats benefit. For more about the population decline in Britain, please go to our website -> About the Barn Owl -> Population Changes. Thanks!
You can keep a captive bred owl in the UK, with an Article 10 license issued by DEFRA - However there are a number of things that should be given serious thought before deciding to take on a captive Barn Owl. We have lots of useful information on our website - please go to 'Information & Downloads' (in the top menu) ->Thinking of having a captive Barn Owl?
There are a number of things that should be given serious thought before deciding to take on a captive Barn Owl. - Please see our free info - (although it's about UK laws, much of the practical advice applies to the US) Barn Owl Trust.org.uk -> Information & Downloads -> Thinking of having a captive Barn Owl?
Sadly - Barn Owls do not make good pets! They are messy, noisy at night, difficult to train, can live for 20 years - and have razor sharp talons. See more info on our website: 'Information & Downloads' (in the top menu) ->Thinking of having a captive Barn Owl?
There are a number of things that should be given serious thought before deciding to take on a captive Barn Owl. If you have a look at the Barn Owl Trust website under Information & Downloads -> Thinking of having a captive Barn Owl? you will find lots of useful information.
Barn Owls are beautiful - but they do NOT make good pets. If you are thinking of keeping a captive Barn Owl, please see our website for lots of useful information and free leaflets. Go to barnowltrust. org. uk -> Information & Downloads -> Thinking of having a captive Barn Owl?
There are a number of things that should be given serious thought before deciding to take on a captive Barn Owl. We have lots of useful information on our website -go to Information & Downloads (in the top menu) ->Thinking of having a captive Barn Owl?
Wild Barn Owls are very shy of humans and not usually aggressive. If handling one - for instance because it is injured - you do have to be careful of its razor sharp talons. They are not recommended as pets. More info on the Barn Owl Trust website.
For Burrowing Owl facts in USA you would need to contact some-one in the USA for further information. If you put "Burrowing Owl USA" in google search you also come up with various sites with factual unformation.
@KARF1990 We have lots of information about factors affecting Barn Owl populations in the UK, on our website, based on our research. Have a look at 'About the Barn Owl' -> 'Population Changes'. Good Luck with your project!
That's great news - Rodenticide is a big problem for Barn Owls: A staggering 91% of dead Barn Owls examined in the UK contain highly toxic anti-coagulant rodenticide poison. See our website for more info.
@ScottishCaledonian For wizards maybe - but for us ordinary mortals Barn Owls are NOT good pets - see why on our website: Go to 'Information & Downloads' ---> 'Thinking of having a Captive Barn Owl?'
@BarnOwlTrust1 Have you ever heard about the story of a barn owl caleld Wesley? He was adopted by a lady living in Southern California and lived for nearly 20 years. It's an amazing story :)
Isn't it the danger of the habitats disappearing, particularly in the UK where they live, at a fast speed. Our government and many people here are pro road building and house building as a 'solution' to the population growth. But when all the woods are chopped down, fields are built on and roads are built, we'll still be faced with the same problem. Too many people on this island. So it's not a long term realistic solution. And it means that Barn Owls will eventually reduce in numbers.
I looked at barn owl nest webcam. Mama owl was there with eggs. She was eating by pulling small pieces off her prey. But I was told that owls swallow their prey whole and then later...discard pellets in which you can find bones and fur of the prey. Is that done by another species?
Beautiful! I saw one flying over my home earlier. They seem to do pretty good out here in deep south texas. Barley any rain, lots of tall grass and Pine Trees and average winter temperatures are 65 degrees Faraheit.
I don't get it? Barn owls are among the world's most common species of birds, and in terms of engangement, the IUCN lists it under "least concern". Is it only in Britain that it's endangered?
i would love to, but with things as they are i wouldn't be able to give it the attention it would need. so, doing the right thing and just enjoying watching them when i can or on here (youtube)
A few years ago, during the very first few minutes of December 25th, I decided to take a walk along Cambois beach. Nearby is a bench where I sat to enjoy the moment and as I did, something in the distance caught my attention. I thought it was a sea-gull at first but it started towards me and it soon became it apparant that it was in fact a barn owl. There wasn't a sound as it flew by me and it kept eye contact the whole way.
I recently saw an owl at night I couldn't identify, it was white and dark greyish wings. Could it have been a barn owl? I saw it in northern part of Pinal, Arizona
For Barn Owls you'd need a fairly large rural garden where you can have a patch of rough grass - see the link below for details. If your garden is near to open fields you could consider putting up a nestbox. If you have large trees in your garden or nearby, maybe a Tawny Owl box would be best - lots of info on our website. www.barnowltrust.org.uk/how-to-manage-land-for-barn-owls/ Good luck!
Hi FemmiKenny! Thank you for your enquiry, we have to be careful when using the word endangered, it usually means in danger of extinction. This isn't considered to be the case for any mainland sub-species. However Barn Owls have certainly declined in numerous countries including Britain, they are protected and we would like to see the numbers increasing
The UK's efforts to conserve barn owls are incredibly inspiring. Where I live, in the eastern United States, the North American barn owl (once considered to be the same species as the western European barn owl) is incredibly rare, and where it does occur, highly localized and in small numbers. I've only ever seen a single barn owl in my hometown of New York City. I wish we treated our wildlife and our ecology as being culturally significant, vital to our human heritage, and worth preserving... even if it means spending some money and re-examining our priorities... rather than just being useless if they don't generate capital wealth.
Thanks for your interesting comment. We are a very small charity and our work is entirely supported by donations - Thankfully there are people who value wildlife. However, we get no government help and sadly the dismissive attitude you describe can also often be found here in the UK. :(
Just come back from holiday in Pathos,Cyprus & saw a barn owl fly over my hotel balcony at night.It was an amazing sight to see as it flew from a tree straight over me about 20 feet above me.First time I have ever seen one at night flying.A beautiful looking bird.After reading up on the internet I see that they use the Owls in cyprus as a form of pest control to protect Carob trees from rodents etc.
This is David - our Head of Conservation at the Barn Owl Trust - find out more from our website: (About the Trust -> Staff and Volunteers) If you are interseted in working with owls and birds, the best way to start is to volunteer at a local wildlife sanctuary or rescue centre.
This is Baley - our volunteer education Barn Owl. He has always lived in 'this place' and is free to fly around the aviary and perch wherever he chooses.
All Barn Owls use both methods of eating - usually they swallow small mammals whole, but sometimes they tear the prey to pieces, and this is how they feed their young. In this case, the mother Barn Owl may be protecting the eggs which could suddenly get jolted if she throws her head back to swallow the prey. When the eggs hatch she will be feeding the owlets with small pieces of prey - so it may also be that this behaviour is beginning to kick in already - even before her eggs have hatched.
Barn Owls are very variable in the hours they are awake. This owl is Bailey - a captive bred Barn Owl, who is never tethered and voluntarily accompanies the Barn Owl Trust conservation team on our visits to schools. More info on the Barn Owl Trust website.
@Wyntar0wl Yes - it is an amazing story - but we don't recommend Barn Owls as pets! If you'd like to read more about Barn Owls we have some great books on our website (Go to On-line shop -> Gift Ideas)
A fully grown Barn Owl stands about 25cm tall (from head to feet) and is about 33-35cm from the top of its head to the tip of its tail. The wings (spanning 85cm) are much bigger than the body. Find out all about BarnOwls on our website.
Hi Mikelle Thanks for your question - we're not falconry experts - but we have heard that Barn Owls are not particularly reliable or easy to train. It might be a good idea to ask this question of a local falconry expert, who would be able to give you better advice. Good Luck!
Barn Owls and people have lived closely side by side for thousands of years - with some planning and thought we can continue to do so - and hopefully bring some awareness to the needs of other wildlife and how to live without destroying the environment that we all depend upon.
@moty156 Often it is just ignorance - it takes a lot of time & effort to find out how best to look after nature, then put it into practice. You can help by supporting organisations like the Barn Owl Trust!
Hi RedStarWolf - Barn Owls are usually seen in open country rather than woods. Have a listen to our Owl sounds (Go to our website -> Information & Downloads -> Audio & Video Directory) to find out whether it is Barn Owls you are hearing - they screech rather than hoot. Main roads are a major hazard - if possible, we recommend high hedges to prevent owls flying low. (See Major Roads & Barn Owls)
Very wise - it's a huge commitment to look after an owl for its lifetime. You could also consider helping the Barn owl Trust look after its rescued owls - go to our website (Link above) -> Supporting the Trust -> Adopt a Barn Owl :)
hello dear 😍 i recently get a barn owl as a gift for my birthday and I am learning all things about it. but i have some questions that i need your asnwers for it because i don't want to heart my barn owl at all. how can i communicate with you regarding my questions ? thanks for your support waiting your answers
We offer lots of information on our website that might be helpful - just keep in mind that we are based in the UK, so although most of our advice will be suitable for all Barn Owls, some things - such as the food available, may be different if you are outside of the UK. You might like to start here: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/captive-barn-owls/
It depends on whether your area is suitable for Barn Owls. If you have seen them around, then probably you have a good chance. Otherwise it would be best to ask a local wildlife or owl group - our advice is mainly for the UK. Hope this helps - good luck!
I saw one flying the other day I walked out of a hedgerow and it flew towards me when it saw it it got spooked and quickly diverted sort of flew around me and was looking at me I felt it was female I read they are bigger than males and it was big It was amazing
Barn Owls are lovely - and they can be found all over the world! In the UK they are rather difficult to see, as their numbers have declined here over the past 50 years, which is why we work to conserve wild Barn Owls and their environment.
Hi Nick - it's difficult to say without local information. Barn Owls tend to be brown, rather than grey - but they do vary a lot. They are birds of open fields (not woodlands) and they screech (they don't hoot). It might be best to ask a local wildlife or birding group, who will have expert local knowledge. Good luck!
I saw my first pair today. It was a true Christmas Miracle! I was grazing my horse in a "scary" part of the woods, when I first saw the first one. He was gigantic....much bigger than the one shown in the video. However, He was perched next to the horse filed that has never been used. It has long grass....mown only once or twice a year. I saw this beauty at 2 pm today, when He flew away I finally noticed his mate, invisible in the trees until it turned around and flew away too. So amazingly beautiful!
Thank you for showing us this lovely wee Owl. Am lucky enough to live very close to two Sanctuaries in Scotland so I pop along to see them when I can. Hopefully will have some spare cash soon to adopt one from your website!
damn i look good!
I like barn owls
Romulo Sico me too. im obssesed. (as you can tell)
kristof1018 noooo its too cute
@Darcy Healy XD
@Random owl Yeeah... no kidding
Barn owls are the best owl ever
EVen cute
All owl lives matter. Stop Tyto supremacy.
There creepy looking
They are beautiful
Barn owls are like the most beautiful owls iv'e ever seen, and their my favorite.
Barn owls are cool, just don't get them angry...
i wish for more videos like this on youtube and less crap.... what an amazing animal. i live in Israel and always knew what barn owls were, theyre around here alot farmers use them and when you see one flying at night or should i say gliding... its just breathtaking what a majestic creature
amen!
Am thankful for the Israeli film about Owl Nesting Boxes on farms. 🍻🎈
This Barn Owl is beyond cute!
barn owls are absolutely beautiful and romantic. having one partner for life
Like swans
my daughter and i learned stuff. thanks barn owl video maker guy.
I am a huge fan of owls, Barn Owls are my favorite. Once, when i was at school my nan and my brothers were off school, they went to an owl sanctuary just to make e jealous!
Barn owl: Wtf is going on? I’m leaving if there’s no food
Barn owls (tyto alba) are my favorite type of owl
Mine too
Same
Fossil Fighter29 mine too
mine too
barn owls have the most intriguing little faces.
Thumbs up if this should be called a heart-faced owl. Lol
There are so many barn owls by where I live... I’ll probably see at least 3 each night I go out
You’re so lucky... I live in Michigan where there are hardly any Barn Owls, I have never seen one before.
IT"S SOREN!
Wow this was 10 years ago and this is still teaching people
This world needs more people like you. Thank you for protecting these precious endangered species (OririUnus)
This world needs more people like you. Thank you for protecting these precious endangered species (OririUnus)
The barn owl is a beautiful bird 🦉❤️🤗
My wife and I live near a lake with a lot of trees. Two baby Barn Owls apparently fell out of their nest and landed in our yard. Our dog had them cornered before we intervened - the owls were screaming and the dog was barking. The owls were so young they could not fly yet. But they sure could scream! We rescued them from our dog and brought them in our house. I dropped a towel on them and they quickly calmed down. We put them in our guest bathroom behind the shower doors in the bathtub. We kept them for 2 weeks. We fed them feeder mice starting with "pinkies" then "fuzzies". Eventually, we upgraded their diet to "hoppers". Just before we let the owls go, we fed them live small adult mice. They gobbled them up. We let the owls go a few days ago. We thought we'd never see them again. The very next night (to our delight) both of them returned to a tree nearest our house. They were squawking like crazy standing side by side, wing to wing. Right after sunset they return to our trees and start their hunting activity. We feel very lucky that we had the opportunity to save those helpless little guys. Apparently, our home has become their home.
Glad that has worked out ok!
Here's our advice (UK) :
www.barnowltrust.org.uk/picking-up-a-live-owl/find-young-barn-owl/
They're four barn owls that live near me in a water shed. They have a nest box for their babies that a boy made for his Eagle Scout. They let me get really close (but not too close.) I love watching them. Cute birds! Love their screeching too! I'm sad that their declining :( I got to see one catch a rat, which was so cool!!
Barn owls will hunt in rain but not heavy rain
I just saw my first barn owl today looking right towards my kitchen window. I was so startled because of its amazing beauty. At least 12-14 in. tall perched on a silver maple tree limb. I live in a rural country setting of nature's beauty.
How wonderful! If you're in the UK and you'd like to record your owl sighting on our survey site, you can do that here: www.barnowlsurvey.org.uk
I love Barn Owls sooooo much I think i'd like to become a falconer just to be around them more! They are beautifull, cute and totaly AWESOME!!!
I love barn owls great video :D
It is true that Barn Owls are common all across the world. Our concern is with the huge reduction of numbers here in the UK, due to man-made causes. 91% of UK Barn Owls now contain rodenticide. About 4,000 (1/3 of fledglings) are killed every year on British roads.
We focus on Barn Owls partly because if Barn Owls thrive, then many wild creatures & habitats benefit.
For more about the population decline in Britain, please go to our website -> About the Barn Owl -> Population Changes. Thanks!
You can keep a captive bred owl in the UK, with an Article 10 license issued by DEFRA - However there are a number of things that should be given serious thought before deciding to take on a captive Barn Owl. We have lots of useful information on our website - please go to 'Information & Downloads' (in the top menu) ->Thinking of having a captive Barn Owl?
There are a number of things that should be given serious thought before deciding to take on a captive Barn Owl. - Please see our free info - (although it's about UK laws, much of the practical advice applies to the US) Barn Owl Trust.org.uk -> Information & Downloads -> Thinking of having a captive Barn Owl?
Sadly - Barn Owls do not make good pets! They are messy, noisy at night, difficult to train, can live for 20 years - and have razor sharp talons. See more info on our website: 'Information & Downloads' (in the top menu) ->Thinking of having a captive Barn Owl?
There are a number of things that should be given serious thought before deciding to take on a captive Barn Owl. If you have a look at the Barn Owl Trust website under Information & Downloads -> Thinking of having a captive Barn Owl? you will find lots of useful information.
Barn Owls are beautiful - but they do NOT make good pets. If you are thinking of keeping a captive Barn Owl, please see our website for lots of useful information and free leaflets. Go to barnowltrust. org. uk -> Information & Downloads -> Thinking of having a captive Barn Owl?
There are a number of things that should be given serious thought before deciding to take on a captive Barn Owl. We have lots of useful information on our website -go to Information & Downloads (in the top menu) ->Thinking of having a captive Barn Owl?
Wild Barn Owls are very shy of humans and not usually aggressive. If handling one - for instance because it is injured - you do have to be careful of its razor sharp talons. They are not recommended as pets. More info on the Barn Owl Trust website.
Fantastic thank you!
For Burrowing Owl facts in USA you would need to contact some-one in the USA for further information. If you put "Burrowing Owl USA" in google search you also come up with various sites with factual unformation.
@KARF1990 We have lots of information about factors affecting Barn Owl populations in the UK, on our website, based on our research. Have a look at 'About the Barn Owl' -> 'Population Changes'. Good Luck with your project!
Thank you for making this video. The barn owls are awesome.
That's great news - Rodenticide is a big problem for Barn Owls: A staggering 91% of dead Barn Owls examined in the UK contain highly toxic anti-coagulant rodenticide poison. See our website for more info.
@ScottishCaledonian For wizards maybe - but for us ordinary mortals Barn Owls are NOT good pets - see why on our website: Go to 'Information & Downloads' ---> 'Thinking of having a Captive Barn Owl?'
@BarnOwlTrust1 Have you ever heard about the story of a barn owl caleld Wesley? He was adopted by a lady living in Southern California and lived for nearly 20 years. It's an amazing story :)
Barn owls are sooooooooooo awesome, its so sad that they're disappearing.
Owl!!!!!! I like owls
Isn't it the danger of the habitats disappearing, particularly in the UK where they live, at a fast speed. Our government and many people here are pro road building and house building as a 'solution' to the population growth. But when all the woods are chopped down, fields are built on and roads are built, we'll still be faced with the same problem. Too many people on this island. So it's not a long term realistic solution. And it means that Barn Owls will eventually reduce in numbers.
I looked at barn owl nest webcam. Mama owl was there with eggs. She was eating by pulling small pieces off her prey. But I was told that owls swallow their prey whole and then later...discard pellets in which you can find bones and fur of the prey. Is that done by another species?
Beautiful! I saw one flying over my home earlier. They seem to do pretty good out here in deep south texas. Barley any rain, lots of tall grass and Pine Trees and average winter temperatures are 65 degrees Faraheit.
I don't get it? Barn owls are among the world's most common species of birds, and in terms of engangement, the IUCN lists it under "least concern". Is it only in Britain that it's endangered?
i would love to, but with things as they are i wouldn't be able to give it the attention it would need. so, doing the right thing and just enjoying watching them when i can or on here (youtube)
A few years ago, during the very first few minutes of December 25th, I decided to take a walk along Cambois beach. Nearby is a bench where I sat to enjoy the moment and as I did, something in the distance caught my attention. I thought it was a sea-gull at first but it started towards me and it soon became it apparant that it was in fact a barn owl. There wasn't a sound as it flew by me and it kept eye contact the whole way.
I wish there were more barn owls! I would love to adopt one!
I've been on your website before and I like it ,the teat owl and tea towel joke is my fave one !!!💯🆒✔✅🔶🔷✨🌟🌠⭐▫▪◽◾◻◼⬜⬛❕❗⚪⚫♠♥♣♦☑😃☺😃☺😃☺😃☺😃☺FUN!!!??
I recently saw an owl at night I couldn't identify, it was white and dark greyish wings. Could it have been a barn owl? I saw it in northern part of Pinal, Arizona
I love barn owls so much :) just aww
how can i make my garden owl friendly?
For Barn Owls you'd need a fairly large rural garden where you can have a patch of rough grass - see the link below for details.
If your garden is near to open fields you could consider putting up a nestbox. If you have large trees in your garden or nearby, maybe a Tawny Owl box would be best - lots of info on our website.
www.barnowltrust.org.uk/how-to-manage-land-for-barn-owls/
Good luck!
@@BarnOwlTrust1 Thanks! i have a suburban garden near a nature reserve so i,ll try a tawny owl box then.
Sounds ideal - good luck!
Hi FemmiKenny!
Thank you for your enquiry, we have to be careful when using the word
endangered, it usually means in danger of extinction. This isn't considered to be the
case for any mainland sub-species. However Barn Owls have certainly declined in numerous countries including Britain, they are protected and we would like to see the numbers increasing
one of the few videos where these amazing creatures are not kept with anklets. I appreciate it
maybe nyra has seen this thats why there is the pure ones. but that also might be why the pure ones ended...
would love to own one, but got a long road ahead to legal ownership of one here in the states >.
The UK's efforts to conserve barn owls are incredibly inspiring. Where I live, in the eastern United States, the North American barn owl (once considered to be the same species as the western European barn owl) is incredibly rare, and where it does occur, highly localized and in small numbers. I've only ever seen a single barn owl in my hometown of New York City. I wish we treated our wildlife and our ecology as being culturally significant, vital to our human heritage, and worth preserving... even if it means spending some money and re-examining our priorities... rather than just being useless if they don't generate capital wealth.
Thanks for your interesting comment. We are a very small charity and our work is entirely supported by donations - Thankfully there are people who value wildlife. However, we get no government help and sadly the dismissive attitude you describe can also often be found here in the UK. :(
All owls are wonderful and grateful. I am thankful for having these animals
Just come back from holiday in Pathos,Cyprus & saw a barn owl fly over my hotel balcony at night.It was an amazing sight to see as it flew from a tree straight over me about 20 feet above me.First time I have ever seen one at night flying.A beautiful looking bird.After reading up on the internet I see that they use the Owls in cyprus as a form of pest control to protect Carob trees from rodents etc.
barn owl is soo adorable i wish be in UK for can see it everyday they are such a lovely animals
these are my favorite animals..i love how sometimes their feathers look like they got misted with rain :)
I've never seen one here in the US, but I saw one during my time in Algeria. Weird, huh?
Nice video! Learned some new stuff about this amazing bird!
Barn owls are so beautiful
It's like he's talking about a car on Top Gear; I'd definitely drive one!
owls are the awesomest birds in the world, i say!
What does that man work as? I want to work with owls or other birds
This is David - our Head of Conservation at the Barn Owl Trust - find out more from our website: (About the Trust -> Staff and Volunteers) If you are interseted in working with owls and birds, the best way to start is to volunteer at a local wildlife sanctuary or rescue centre.
it looks so confused
"what is this place?"
This is Baley - our volunteer education Barn Owl. He has always lived in 'this place' and is free to fly around the aviary and perch wherever he chooses.
@@BarnOwlTrust1 no i understand, i just can't stop and laugh on how curious he looks
All Barn Owls use both methods of eating - usually they swallow small mammals whole, but sometimes they tear the prey to pieces, and this is how they feed their young. In this case, the mother Barn Owl may be protecting the eggs which could suddenly get jolted if she throws her head back to swallow the prey. When the eggs hatch she will be feeding the owlets with small pieces of prey - so it may also be that this behaviour is beginning to kick in already - even before her eggs have hatched.
Barn Owls are very variable in the hours they are awake. This owl is Bailey - a captive bred Barn Owl, who is never tethered and voluntarily accompanies the Barn Owl Trust conservation team on our visits to schools. More info on the Barn Owl Trust website.
what a beautiful nature. but why humans keep destroying it? :"
@Wyntar0wl Yes - it is an amazing story - but we don't recommend Barn Owls as pets! If you'd like to read more about Barn Owls we have some great books on our website (Go to On-line shop -> Gift Ideas)
A fully grown Barn Owl stands about 25cm tall (from head to feet) and is about 33-35cm from the top of its head to the tip of its tail. The wings (spanning 85cm) are much bigger than the body. Find out all about BarnOwls on our website.
maybe nyra has seen this thats why there is the pure ones
Hi Mikelle
Thanks for your question - we're not falconry experts - but we have heard that Barn Owls are not particularly reliable or easy to train. It might be a good idea to ask this question of a local falconry expert, who would be able to give you better advice.
Good Luck!
Barn Owls and people have lived closely side by side for thousands of years - with some planning and thought we can continue to do so - and hopefully bring some awareness to the needs of other wildlife and how to live without destroying the environment that we all depend upon.
@moty156 Often it is just ignorance - it takes a lot of time & effort to find out how best to look after nature, then put it into practice. You can help by supporting organisations like the Barn Owl Trust!
They're beautiful creatures aren't they?! Maybe your art show can help raise awareness of Barn Owls and the help they need from people. Good Luck!
Hi RedStarWolf - Barn Owls are usually seen in open country rather than woods. Have a listen to our Owl sounds (Go to our website -> Information & Downloads -> Audio & Video Directory) to find out whether it is Barn Owls you are hearing - they screech rather than hoot. Main roads are a major hazard - if possible, we recommend high hedges to prevent owls flying low. (See Major Roads & Barn Owls)
Very wise - it's a huge commitment to look after an owl for its lifetime. You could also consider helping the Barn owl Trust look after its rescued owls - go to our website (Link above) -> Supporting the Trust -> Adopt a Barn Owl :)
It's so cute! ^_^
hello dear 😍
i recently get a barn owl as a gift for my birthday and I am learning all things about it. but i have some questions that i need your asnwers for it because i don't want to heart my barn owl at all.
how can i communicate with you regarding my questions ?
thanks for your support
waiting your answers
We offer lots of information on our website that might be helpful - just keep in mind that we are based in the UK, so although most of our advice will be suitable for all Barn Owls, some things - such as the food available, may be different if you are outside of the UK.
You might like to start here: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/captive-barn-owls/
If I set up a barn Owl nest in the back yard of my housing addition can it be successful?
It depends on whether your area is suitable for Barn Owls. If you have seen them around, then probably you have a good chance. Otherwise it would be best to ask a local wildlife or owl group - our advice is mainly for the UK. Hope this helps - good luck!
Amazing creatures I've learnt so much
I saw one flying the other day I walked out of a hedgerow and it flew towards me when it saw it it got spooked and quickly diverted sort of flew around me and was looking at me
I felt it was female I read they are bigger than males and it was big
It was amazing
How wonderful!
They are cute, but that face is just unsettling to me.
@mikh84 Aren't they magical birds! The Barn Owl Trust keeps records of Barn Owl sightings in the South West UK.
Barn Owls are lovely - and they can be found all over the world! In the UK they are rather difficult to see, as their numbers have declined here over the past 50 years, which is why we work to conserve wild Barn Owls and their environment.
I hope the ones that live near me stay around! The residential water shed, which is fenced, minus the walk path, is perfectly ideal.
Hi Nick - it's difficult to say without local information. Barn Owls tend to be brown, rather than grey - but they do vary a lot. They are birds of open fields (not woodlands) and they screech (they don't hoot). It might be best to ask a local wildlife or birding group, who will have expert local knowledge. Good luck!
Screw Soren, it's Jareth, the Goblin King
I saw my first pair today. It was a true Christmas Miracle! I was grazing my horse in a "scary" part of the woods, when I first saw the first one. He was gigantic....much bigger than the one shown in the video. However, He was perched next to the horse filed that has never been used. It has long grass....mown only once or twice a year. I saw this beauty at 2 pm today, when He flew away I finally noticed his mate, invisible in the trees until it turned around and flew away too. So amazingly beautiful!
I realy like the bird it has a pretty face
Thank you for showing us this lovely wee Owl. Am lucky enough to live very close to two Sanctuaries in Scotland so I pop along to see them when I can. Hopefully will have some spare cash soon to adopt one from your website!
wow, they're stunning, wonderful and beautiful creature.
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I LOVE BARN OWLS THEY R SO BEAUTIFUL AND I WILL I COULD SEE THEM FOR MY SELF...:}
Kawaiiiiii...