These nearly silent wind turbines have owl-inspired ‘feathers’
Noise from wind turbines limits where they can be built. But a design that mimics the shape of owl feathers can make wind ...
Bird activist rescues barn owl injured by kite string
A barn owl entangled in Chinese string was rescued and given first-aid by city-based avian enthusiast and activist Amit ...
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North Tipp's barn owl population increases for first time in 15 years
THE barn owl population in North Tipperary has seen an increase for the first time in 15 years, Cllr Michael O'Meara told a ...
The bank vole was introduced in the 1920s with machinery imported from Germany
The bank vole was first discovered in Ireland as recently as 1964 in Co Kerry. There is good evidence from genetic studies ...
Barn owls camouflage themselves by mimicking the moon, scientists say
The barn owl’s brilliant white underbelly is the key to its success as a nocturnal hunter, allowing the bird to camouflage ...
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Barn owl caught in kite line 'very lucky' to be rescued
A wildlife rescue charity has called a barn owl "very lucky" after it was found ensnared to a tree by a kite line. Secret World said the creature was caught by the tip of its wing by the string ...
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An owl’s ‘shocking’ color should hinder hunting. Scientists may have figured out why ...
Unlike the snowy owl, the barn owl lives at latitudes where it doesn’t regularly snow. The barn owl’s paradoxically bright plumage baffled biologist Juanjo Negro and his colleagues ...
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Sparrows, Merlin Highlight 99th Area Bird Count
This year’s count was highlighted by the presence of a record number of chipping sparrows being seen. In addition, a merlin ...
Barn owl caught in kite line 'very lucky' to be rescued
Rescuers stress the importance of disposing of litter properly after the barn owl's "lucky" recovery.