The Barn Owl is a Red-listed Bird of Conservation Concern in Ireland. Declines in their populations are linked to the intensification of farming practices which have resulted in a reduction in the quality and quantity in foraging habitat. This video explores the habitats which Barn Owls depend on and how to create and enhance habitats for Barn Owl, which will have benefits for a wide range of biodiversity. This video is used to inform farmers who are adopting habitat improvement measures through the Agri-environment scheme and also those who are providing nest boxes for Barn Owls to ensure there are suitable foraging habitats available on the farm.
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This video was produced by BirdWatch Ireland and CrowCrag Productions in partnership with the Heritage Offices of Galway, Mayo, Westmeath and Kilkenny County Councils with funding provided through the National Biodiversity Action Plan Fund of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. We are grateful to Crossing the Line Films for providing footage used in this video.
