'Magical' and rare barn owl has bumper breeding season

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Katy Bell, a senior conservation officer from Ulster Wildlife, said nest boxes play a part, but the willingness of farmers to adapt to the needs of the "magical, mystical" barn owl has been important too. "We've been working closely with landowners, advising on land management and also putting up boxes," she said.

And Bell said the birds are a sight that cannot be forgotten. Bell said suburban back gardens are just not suitable.

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Katy Bell, a senior conservation officer from Ulster Wildlife, said nest boxes play a part, but the willingness of farmers to adapt to the needs of the "magical, mystical" barn owl has been important too.
"We've been working closely with landowners, advising on land management and also putting up boxes," she said.
Bell said suburban back gardens are just not suitable.
And Bell said the birds are a sight that cannot be forgotten.

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