Barn Owl Trust

14/10/2026

✨ Beautiful and unique prizes to be won! ✨

We have received another amazing prize to be won in our annual prize draw! 🎁

Danielle at Wild Moon Ceramics creates unique pottery pieces and has kindly donated a beautiful pottery spoon dish as a prize for our Barn Owl Trust Christmas Prize Draw. To see her work and make an order please check her Instagram tag is
or give her a call on 07875 568195

https://www.wildmoonceramics.com/

✨ Our draw takes place on Wednesday December 9th – Good Luck! To enter the Prize Draw and for info: barnowltrust.org.uk/annual-prize-draw ✨

The Barn Owl Trust is very grateful to our prize donors; Thank you! 🙏😍. Our acceptance of their generous offer does not however, imply endorsement or recommendation of products or services.

12/10/2026

✨ More prizes to be won! ✨

Support the Barn Owl Trust and win incredible prizes! 🎁

The Barn Owl, Kingskerswell has donated a £40 voucher!

“The Barn Owl Inn is a charming and historic Devonshire Inn, situated on the edge of the popular village Kingskerswell, just a stone’s throw away from the busy A380/M5. The pub is packed with quirky, rustic charm. The stone floors, wooden beams, engaging pictures and characterful artefacts depict the history of this 300-year-old former farmhouse.

Taste our seasonal menu showcasing traditional pub dishes, using locally sourced ingredients where possible. Our drinks list includes a selection of characterful Dorset ales, national la**rs and ciders, an extensive gin collection, and hand selected w**e list. Relax and dine in one of our cosy dining areas or simply enjoy a drink in our soft seating area. We also have a secluded garden at the rear of the pub.”

https://www.barnowlkingskerswell.co.uk/

✨ Our draw takes place on Wednesday December 9th – Good Luck! To enter the Prize Draw and for info: barnowltrust.org.uk/annual-prize-draw ✨

The Barn Owl Trust is very grateful to our prize donors; Thank you! 🙏😍. Our acceptance of their generous offer does not however, imply endorsement or recommendation of products or services.

09/10/2026

🦉The Barn Owl Trust is delighted to welcome the news that the Barn Owl has been chosen to feature on the Bank of England’s next generation of banknotes, alongside the bee, puffin and hedgehog. 💷

The announcement follows a public consultation launched by the Bank of England on 3 June 2026, asking people across the UK which animals they would most like to see represented on future banknotes. 💚

Members of the public were invited to choose from a shortlist of 18 species across three categories: mammals; birds; and amphibians, insects and fish. The month-long consultation closed on 3 July, receiving an amazing 478,531 responses. The Barn Owl proved to be a clear favourite in the bird category, receiving an outstanding 270,596 votes.🗳

The Barn Owl (Tyto alba) is one of Britain’s most distinctive and recognisable birds, and although this result shows how much they are loved, they still face a range of pressures in the modern landscape, making continued conservation efforts essential. You can help the conservation of this species and it’s environment by visiting our Support Us page. https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/support-us/

We’re really looking forward to following the development of the new banknotes, and to seeing the Barn Owl take its place in our currency as an enduring symbol of the beauty of British wildlife.💚

📸 Photo credit: Melanie Lindenthal

09/10/2026

Support the Barn Owl Trust and win incredible prizes! 🎁

Rafikis Ashburton Independent Veggie Café-Bar-Restaurant has donated a £30 voucher as a prize for our annual prize draw!

“Rafikis is a place for people to gather. A place with heart for wandering souls who have made a home in Devon or are just passing through. We welcome you all! We have made careful decisions about who our suppliers are, combining the best of organic and local produce with interesting ingredients from around the world, and striving to ensure we are sourcing goods from people with the highest ethical trading standards, or who promote welfare projects in the countries they work in, without compromising on taste”

https://rafikis.co.uk/

✨ Our draw takes place on Wednesday December 9th – Good Luck! To enter the Prize Draw and for info: barnowltrust.org.uk/annual-prize-draw ✨

09/10/2026

🦉💚 Another month, another breathtaking Barn Owl moment! 📅

As we welcome May in our 2027 calendar, we’re excited to share this beautiful photograph taken by talented wildlife photographer Gavin Bickerton-Jones. 📸✨

Gavin is one of the gifted photographers featured in this year’s calendar, capturing the charm and beauty of Barn Owls and bringing these remarkable birds into the spotlight throughout the year. 🦉💚

A big thank you to Gavin for contributing this fantastic image and helping us celebrate these special birds. 🌿

Still need your 2027 calendar?*📅

Every purchase helps support the Barn Owl Trust’s vital conservation work, protecting Barn Owls and the habitats they depend on.

💚 Get yours here: https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn-owl-calendar-2027/

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

🦉Marty the Tawny Owl💚

On the 22nd June 2026, an approximately ten-day old Tawny Owl chick was brought to the Barn Owl Trust. He had been found by a member of the public next to a river with no sign of a nest nearby.

The small owlet still had his eyes closed, was covered in fly strike, and was extremely dehydrated and hungry. The team provided much needed fluid and food, and spent a long while meticulously combing through his tiny feathers and fluff to remove the hazardous fly eggs.

Initially things did not look hopeful as the chick, now named Marty, was in such poor condition and was far too young to be away from its parents.
Miraculously, however, the chick gained strength with each passing day, and was soon more robust and getting increasingly vocal before mealtimes!

Marty gradually progressed from his initial box, up through different sizes of aviary, to one of BOT's mobile release aviaries, ready for his final stage of rehabilitation.
We are absolutely delighted to report that Marty was finally strong and independent enough to be released from our site this week. We will continue to provide support food from this aviary over the coming weeks to ensure him every success.
Good luck Marty, fly strong! 💚✨

To find out ways in which you can support our work, please visit our website.
https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/support-us/

05/10/2026

✨Exciting news!✨

The Barn Owl Trust has a chance to win £5,000 to support our vital conservation work......and we need your help! 💚

As part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards, over £1 million is being donated to charities and good causes. This month’s theme is Animals & Wildlife, giving us the chance to receive this special award.

Nominations are only open for 14 days! So please take a moment to nominate the Barn Owl Trust and share this post with friends, family and fellow wildlife lovers to help spread the word. Every nomination counts!

A £5,000 award would make a real difference to our work protecting barn owls and the habitats they depend on.🦉

Thank you so much for your support! 💚

We could receive a £5,000 donation with your help through the Movement for Good Draw.

02/10/2026

✨We’re looking for a new Trustee!✨👀

Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and want to make a real difference?

The Barn Owl Trust is seeking a dedicated and skilled person to join our Trustee team and help protect one of Britain’s most iconic species.💚

We’re particularly interested in people with experience in conservation, finance, governance, fundraising, marketing or legal matters.

You’ll need to attend quarterly meetings (online or in person) and support the Trust between meetings when needed. This is an unpaid voluntary role for an initial 5-year term.

✨Make a lasting difference✨
🦉Help protect Barn Owls and their habitats🌿
✨Work with a passionate conservation team💚
💡Bring your skills, ideas and enthusiasm💡

For more information, please follow the link below:

The Barn Owl Trust is looking for a new Trustee by barnowl1998 | Barn Owl Trust News Are you truly passionate about wildlife conservation and ready to make a meaningful difference?The Barn Owl Trust is seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to join our fantastic team of Trustees and help protect...

02/10/2026

🦉 Little Reg is finally free!🌊

We were delighted to be involved in the rescue of little Reg, the Barn Owl who found herself a very long way from home and in an extraordinary situation, lost at sea.⚓

Reg was released back into the wild, with supporters and media crews from BBC and ITV News there to share the moment.

Although Reg didn’t make her grand exit from the soft-release enclosure in time for the news cameras, she eventually took flight and we’re thrilled to say that she is now free and back where she belongs. 💚✨

It has taken a real team effort to get Reg to this point, and we’d like to thank everyone who played a part in her rescue, care and return to the wild, including the crew of the Fujitsu British soldier, Caister Independent Lifeboat, RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre and Marine and Wildlife rescue.

A huge thank you also to everyone who supported Reg along the way. 💚✨

From being lost at sea to flying free again what an adventure for one very special little Barn Owl! 🦉💚

📸 Photo RSPCA East Winch

Please visit our website to find out ways in which you can help support our work and help us conserve the beautiful Barn Owl and it's environment!
https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/support-us/