Tag Archives: Barn owl

Late afternoon Barn owls

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Each afternoon around 5pm, just as the light is fading a Barn owl appears over the wildflower meadow. A barn owl’s Latin name is Tyto alba literally means White owl, but in folklore it has many different names Banshee, Billy … Continue reading →

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Barn Owl Pellets

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Alex White - Appletonwild

My mum was out walking the dogs the other evening when a Barn Owl flew over her head. She noted where it landed and came home to tell me. The next day we went out and searched around the bottom … Continue reading →

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Owls

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Around my local patch I get 4 different types of owls. Barn owl, Tawny owl, Little owl and Short- eared owl. Over the past couple of weeks both a Barn owl and two Little owls have been very visible. Five … Continue reading →

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Barn owl hunting

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Just after sunset we left the house to go badger watching. On social media many people are reporting they are seeing their badgers now appearing in daylight. The moment we stepped in to the field we were distracted by a … Continue reading →

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Owls and Arrow the Badger

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Over the weekend I heard that a Short-eared owl had been seen on my local patch so early evening on Saturday I went to see if I could find it. The field where it had been spotted is perfect for … Continue reading →

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A Barn owl and Storm Doris

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Last week I noticed a Barn Owl hunting up and down my neighbours garden. It has been a year or so since we’ve had a Barn owl so close to the house, although the Tawny owls often sit in the … Continue reading →

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Chance meeting with a Barn Owl

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Alex White - Appletonwild

We were just driving back home this afternoon, down a country lane, when swopping over the road in front of our car came a white ghost – a Barn Owl. It looped around the field, crossed back in front of … Continue reading →

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Bird Advent calendar – Day 8

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Alex White - Appletonwild

I’ve got a Barn owl for day 8 of my Advent calendar. While waiting for my sister’s after school club to finish we drove down to Farmoor reservoir for a quick visit. I’ve never been there so close to sunset … Continue reading →

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