I initially built this nest box for Barn Owls. It’s constructed from an old whisky barrel and makes a great home for the owls. It’s warm, weatherproof, and has plenty of space for them to raise a family. I equipped the box with high-resolution 4K CCTV cameras so that I could watch and record what happens in the nest box. To my surprise, the first owl to take a peek was a Tawny Owl that I’ve named “Izzy.” Izzy popped back a few times to the box and struggled to get inside, as the hole was made relatively small just for Barn Owls. Having Barn Owls in other boxes I’ve already put up, I decided to make the hole bigger to encourage a Tawny to nest in this box, which is well away from our other Barn Owl boxes. After making the hole a little bigger, I noticed this mating pair making a visit. Will they like it, will they return?
Last Update:
February 11, 2025
