Barn Owl Camera

At our orchard, barn owls are invaluable hunters, especially for controlling the voles that threaten our fruit trees. These majestic birds make up to 75% of their diet from voles, offering organic pest management for our orchard. During breeding season, a single family of barn owls can devour up to 3,000 rodents. However, their populations are declining due to habitat loss, so we work closely with biologists from the PA Game Commission to monitor their nests. Each year, the young owls are banded to track their movements and estimate their lifespan. It's our way of contributing to their conservation and ensuring our orchard thrives.