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2016 - ECO Barn Owl Boxes - Well Ventilated plus thermal protected to keep cool during the hottest days
1st January 2016
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As an extra addition to our Eco range of Owl Boxes, we have launched this new ECO design for 2017, this being a deeper external ECO Barn Owl Box (Ref EcoT).
As well as being an ECO Box, we have taken the design of our indoor Barn Owl Box & designed an external version with new inspection & cleaning openingt, this we feel makes life a little safer when nest box inspections or cleaning of the box takes place.
This Barn Owl Nest Box adds choice to our customers whilst adding much more to the range of Eco, timber & plywood nest boxes we already make & supply UK wide.
The huge benefits are that it's a lighter Owl Box & the main structure of the box is made from quality & durable recycled plastic that has superior thermal insulation and heat retaining properties.
With a well thought out & constructed design put in by our experienced conservation team, they have produced a great Barn Owl Box.
Here's a list of great benefits to our 'Specially designed' ECO Barn Owl Box
- Well ventilated with excellent thermal protection to cope with heatwaves
- Robust in design & lighter than timber or plywood Owl Boxes.
- ECO friendly, durable, washable & longer lasting, which means the Owl Box will not rot.
- Waterproof & well ventilated to combat the harshest of UK weather conditions.
- Superior thermal insulation to keep the Owl Box cool during hot weather conditions.
- Ventalated ECO floor, designed to offer strength & designed to provide airflow to combat moisture build up from Owl Pellets or any condensation issues from nest debris.
- Made from quality & durable recycled, reclyable 9mm ECO Stokbord that has superior thermal insulation and heat retaining properties.
- Through a lot of hard work, our conservation team have professionally tested this Recycled Barn Owl Box over time against any drawbacks such as especially heat & condensation, the results gained have proved hugely positive in support of the welfare of Owls & their young.
- Recycled Stokbord is chemical free, making it non toxic to Owls & all wildlife.
- Requires no protective treatment or staining, which is a huge bonus as the years go by!
- Comes with a 'robust' fixing bracket system made from solid timber.
- Easy to install & much lighter to handle when using internally or externally.
- Comes with a well designed ECO inspection hatch plus a detachable ECO roof for easy access & cleaning, there is no bitumen felt used, which can get very hot in heat summer.
- Supported with our ECO Stokbord entrance porch that has been specially designed to protect the entrance hole from driving wind & rain. This provides a protective entrance point into the box plus this it allows the ECO Box to be faced in any direction.
- Each ECO Barn Owl Box is sent out with its unique ID number, this means you can record the ECO Owl Box back to us or to a local project near you. (Recording is Optional)
- Also & most important, our Owl Conservation team are always on the end of the phone from 9am to 9pm daily to offer important support as & when required. (Tel: 01452 383999)
- Published Case Study report. http://www.centriforce.com/files/6614/5805/9028/CaseStudy13-Barn_Owl_Centre.pdf
Supporting both Owls & Evening Tourism - Perfect Match
29th April 2018
Owls & Local Evening Tourism
The perfect match
Evening Owl Experiences
The Barn Owl Centre is connecting further with local communities, as well as Gloucester City and County tourism, by adding Evening Owl Experiences to the list of events that we hold here at Netheridge Farm. Operating on a daily basis (during Spring, Summer and Autumn) between 7pm and 9pm, this pre booked experience is for all ages. A magical opportunity that will allow visitors to experience the Owls at the very best time of day, in amongst the fabulous wildlife environment we have here on the farm. What better way to relax and enjoy a memorable experience with these magnificent Owls.
All guests that book the experience will discover and learn about the Owls, hearing about the importance of their welfare and conservation, plus much more. A truly interactive activity, guests will have the birds flying to their gloved hand and depending on timings with our training schedule, some guests may be involved with the training of our less experienced Owls at the Sanctuary. Should the weather not be in our favour, we have a large seated indoor flying area.
If you would like to book or require further information, please call us on 01452 383999 between 9am and 9pm. All funds raised from all our experiences directly support the Owls and important work of our Charity.
Time of Evening Owl Experience
From 7pm to 9pm
Doors open 7pm
Evenings Only 7 days a week
Telephone bookings only - Cal 01452 383999
Bookings can be made same day subject to availability
Prices
Adult £20 (Participant fee)
Child £15 (Aged 4 to 15rs) (Participant fee)
Adult/Child Spectator Fee £10
Booking fee can be made by either card or cash on entry on the day & time booked in
Reference to Participants & Spectators
Participants get to fly Owls & at times can help in the training some amazing Owls
Spectators stay with the participants, but do not iget to fly the Owls.
Children, whether participating or spectating, must be accompanied by a paying adult participant
Please note that our daytime Experiences will not be affected by this new Evening Experience.
Volunteers Wanted
Can you spare a few hours to help out
Office/Admin Volunteer
We are currently looking for an active volunteer who can spare a few hours during the week to help out in the office. If you have good computer skills, good communication skills & enjoy working in an office environment working to support Owls, we would love to hear from you. Please call us on 01452 383999
Owl Box Workshop Volunteers
We are currently looking for active volunteers who would enjoy helping out in our busy workshop where we make and assemble a range of Owl Nest Boxes.
Basic carpentry or workshop experience is an advantage but training will be provided.
Volunteers for Nature Reserve
In addition we're also looking for volunteers who can work with us to help maintain the farms natural environment. Tasks include the mowing and upkeep of a long trail of grass paths that gently feed through the farms 12.5 acre nature reserve, other tasks include some habitat management, forexample the pruning of some of the habitat growth that grows out from the nature trails. All Tools and Ground Keeping equipment is supplied
Ideal for people enjoy being active!
The above offers some great opportunities for all ages especially for those who are now retired. We have a great environment that works tirelessly to support wildlife and a sanctuary that supports Owls and Raptors that have come into our sanctuary from a growing Pet Trade.
There is always something to do and to get involved in.
If you're interested or know someone who could be interested, please give us a call to make arrangements to pop over. We would love to show you around and to connect with you to get you actively involved.
Telephone 01452 383999
Office hours are from 9am to 9pm, 7 days a week
Kindest Regards
Vincent Jones
Founding Trustee/Director
The Countess Bathurst joins our charity as Patron
20th September 2016
We are delighted to announce and to welcome The Countess Bathurst @CotswoldLadyB has our Patron.
We feel very honoured to welcome her on board, she is an amazing person to work with, she's very passionate and supportive of our work and the wider community.
To learn more about the Countess Bathurst please visit here
More to follow shortly
Welcome to the re-launch of our long awaited Gloucestershire Owl Project 2016-19
Gloucestershire Owl Conservation Project
Please spread the word if your a Gloucestershire Landowner or an active local Volunteer who enjoys supporting local wildife.
Over the last few months our conservation team have been working very hard behind the scenes in preparing the re-launch of our long awaited Gloucestershire Owl Project 2016-19.
This will be an exciting Owl Project that will run for 3years, our aim is to connect this project to would be volunteers & to local communities across the county of Gloucestershire.
Our dedicated conservation team have finalised a working plan to bring forward a very large scale Owl Project that will provide much needed support for Gloucestershire's Barn Owls, Tawny Owls, Little Owls & Kestrels.
As we move forward we will report the progess of our project by creating news stories that will be backed up with images & video footage.If you wish to support or get involved as an active team player, please give us a call on 01452 383999.
For anyone kind enough that is able offer the project a supportive donation, please (CLICK HERE)
Workshop Volunteers Wanted
If you are interested in volunteering your time & have the skills we require to make this project a real success, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
We are looking for one or possibly two additional volunteers that have reasonable or good woodworking experience, full training will be provided.
With the expansion of our workshop we need help from skilled or semi skilled people that are confident using tools such as nail guns & cross cut saws, etc.
If you have any spare time on your hands and would like to offer your time, please call 01452 383999 and ask to speak to Vincent Jones.
All travelling expenses occurred will be reimbursed.
Please get in touch & become part of a great Conservation team at the Barn Owl Centre.
Gloucestershire's Owl Box Project - 2015
8th June 2015
Gloucestershire's Owl Box Project
Gloucestershire Owls will be receiving a huge housing boost from the Barn Owl Centre in the form of 50 new Owl Boxes.
To help fund this important Owl Box project for Barn Owls, Tawny Owls & Little Owls, with Kestrels included, funding will come from the small amount of profit we accumulated from the sale of our Owl Boxes that we distributed UK wide.
During the 2nd half of 2015 & in preparation of this years winter months, our conservation team will be out & about visiting landowners across Gloucestershire to install 50 additional Owl Boxes free of charge.
The aim of our project will be to provide important housing to support this year's young Owlets when they disperse to new locations of our local countryside. In addition, this will create many additional nest sites for breeding Owls during the 2016 season & onwards.
News updates with images will follow on as this important Owl Project moves forward.
Additional support is always a great help to aid such an exciting Owl Box Project.
If you can help with a kind donation, please Donate Here
2015 - Great News for Gloucestershire Barn Owls, Little Owls, Tawny Owls & Kestrels
2nd January 2015
Added support given to Gloucestershire Owls & Kestrels
Following on from a very successful 2014 breeding season, the Barn Owl Centre is pleased to announce that it will be joining forces with the newly formed Gloucestershire Barn Owl Monitoring Group (GBOMP). Our dedicated conservation team will assist in what ever way we can.
For 2015 onwards, additional projects sites within the Gloucestershire Countryside, this will be created to provide an important boost to the number of important breeding sites for Barn Owls, Little Owls, Tawny Owls & Kestrels.
To get involved or to find out more, please call the Barn Owl Centre's Conservation Team on 01452 383999 or visit this link to GBOMP's WEBSITE.
For up to date news on how this important work moves forward, please visit our active Twitter Pages
Barn Owl Centre on Twitter (CLICK HERE)
GBOMP on Twitter (CLICK HERE)
Barn Owl Centre helps PTS rescue a Bird of Prey
13th November 2014
Sparrowhawk Rescue
We were called out today to help rescue a male Sparrowhawk trapped in a building owned by PTS Plumbing, Gloucester.
Other organisations were contacted by PTS but sadly no help was offered even though they were national organisations.
Being a small local Rescue Charity we arrived to site very quickly & the Sparrowhawk was quickly rescued & released successful back to the wild by the branch manager Ian Riliey
Well done PTS Plumbing Supplies - Gloucester for taking the time to help a trapped Sparrowhawk.
IN MEMORY OF A VERY SPECIAL BARN OWL & FOUNDER 'GYZMO'
Gyzmo's Legacy
Due to a recent & complicated illness, which we thought he was getting over, Gyzmo all of a sudden took a turn for the worst & went downhill. It is with a massive amount of sadness that we have to announce that this well loved Barn Owl, our closest ever friend, gently fell asleep in our hands on the morning of 7th June 2014 at 1.30am. Typing this with tears is hard
Gloucestershire Wild Barn Owls 2014
21st May 2014
Nest Box 2 - Contained a brood of 5 Barn Owlets & 1 adult female
Nest Box 3 - Contained a female Mandarin Duck on 4 eggs
Nest Box 4 - Contained a brood of 6 Barn Owlets & one adult female
Nest Box 5 - Contained a brood of 5 Barn Owlets & one adult female.
All adults were ringed, one adult was already ringed & due to age of the young, only 5 Owlets were rung, which means a revisit is required. The Mandarin Duck was also ringed.
Looking at other data coming in from around the UK, it looks like Barn Owl numbers will increase significantly this year!!! Looking forward to visiting more nest boxes & hearing about the results from others who also work to support Barn Owls.
Image seen here was taken as a record of a brood of 6 Barn Owlets from Nest Box 4. Beautiful aren't they & yes they are true wild Barn Owlets & not captive bred Barn Owlets which is very important!
Barn Owl Centre adds 1 new trustee to charity
10th May 2014
Exciting times ahead with a new trustee now added to the Barn Owl Centre.
On the evening of Thursday 8th May 2014, an important meeting was held to add an additional trustee.
Kevin Treadwell
Barn Owl Manors now off to Malaysia
9 July 2013
Barn Owl Manors attract international interest
The Barn Owl Centre are pleased to announce that we have won an international contract with a Malaysian Company, this was to supply & ship over to Malaysia, two of our super sized Barn Owl Manors.
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
Barn Owl Centre Documentary
7 March 2006
The Barn Owl Centre are please to provide web viewers & supporters with a televised recording of a programme called "Heart of the Country" This outlinings just some of the problems we as a charity have to deal with regarding the captive breeding of Barn Owls as Pets.