River Bourne Community Farm

The lightning tree at dusk -a a haven for bats and woodpeckers along the farmstead trail.

These baby Barn Owls suddenly came in to view on Peter Bialek's land adjacent to the farm. The picture was quickly taken and the owls left un-disturbed.
Quite often, the younger nestlings don't get enough food and die. The older, stronger owlets may even eat the weaker ones, but the abundent supply of rodents this year has ensured enough food for all.
Studies have shown that an individual Barn Owl may eat one or more rodents per night.