Farm's delight after six white owlets found nesting
Summary
A farm near Peterborough found six barn owlets in one nest, which is a rare and positive sign for local wildlife. The owlets were tagged to help track their movements and support ongoing conservation efforts.Key Facts
- Six barn owlets, about 40 to 50 days old, were discovered at Moor Farm near Peterborough.
- The owlets were fitted with metal rings that have unique ID numbers for tracking by conservationists.
- This group of six is the largest brood found in 2026 in the area.
- The farm had experienced six suspected arson attacks earlier this summer.
- The six owlets include three males and three females, each about three days apart in age.
- Barn owl numbers increased in 2026 compared to recent years when fewer babies hatched.
- The biggest threat to barn owls is cars, so the farm created safe hunting paths away from roads.
- Simon Dudhill, who monitors the owlets, has ringed over 260 barn owlets in Cambridgeshire this year.
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