Barn Owls

Interesting point JVB I suppose they might not be able to find their food if there is too much density? 

Living in South Norfolk and I have noticed a dearth in Barn Owls.  Last winter we had 4 BO's close to our village centre, from Nov thru to March, they would be up all day and sometimes all at once.  This year they have been absent and the last time that I saw one was June.  I went for one of our local walks last week and saw 2 BO's, but this would mean a walk of 2 hours to get my fix.

I often stand and watch the marsh, but so far nothing.  I do realise that weather is a major factor in BO's surviving, one week of heavy rain could spell the end for them.

The attached pictures were taken last winter.

Great pics Greylag.  I did see 2 x BO at Theberton in Suffolk in December.  Seems to be a lot of Short Eared Owls around again this year.

Hoping to get down on the Suffolk coast to find some SEO's, just have to get lucky.

There are a couple at SWT Carlton Marshes and there were 3 at Breydon/Halvergate yesterday

Fantastic photos, Greylag.

We sometimes see barn owls flying over the local moors, but only in summer. Fantastic birds.

Pliers...We have lived in S/Norfolk for 11 years and for most of the time owls have been plentiful but it does happen at times that they just are not there.  

Once I know where to find one, the camera becomes part of the landscape....lovely being retired.