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Hi Chris, Thanks for your post. We used to see them regularly at Valencia Farm in Eccleston but haven't for many years now. Red Barn Road in Billinge is another good spot for them. Simon Skidmore
ReplyDeleteHi Chris, I went for a quick look for the little owls tonight but didn't see them. I went after work though so only got there at 6.20 ish by which time it was pretty dark. I'll try again tomorrow hopefully.
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There used to be nesting barn owls but town pigeons hae moed into the barn and forced them out. The little owls nest in the end of the barn and exit onto the road side. They are often sitting in the chestnut tree opposite makeing a noise.
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