raptors

In addition to owls and Kestrels in nestboxes we also ring at least one

brood of Short-eared Owls annually as well as several nests of

Buzzards, Sparrowhawks and Merlins. After their succesful reintroduction we now

have a small but increasing population of Red Kites breeding in the area.

To assist in these operations we have a small team of skilled climbers to whom we are indebited.

As well as raptor and owl pulli we utilise a large spring trap which is

suitable for large raptors and will hopefully be using a large

chardonerret trap to catch adult Long-eared Owls on the breeding

grounds.

All nest monitoring and ringing is done under a schedule one licence.