The new Barn Owl Support Suffolk (BOSS) project is being led by Suffolk Wildlife Trust and Suffolk Bird Group.

It aims to help barn owl populations in the Waveney Valley with the support of local farmers.

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Jenny Rawson and Maddie Lord, farmer advisers at Suffolk Wildlife Trust (Image: John Ferguson)

The charities point out that around 70% of Suffolk’s land is used for farming – meaning farmers can play a crucial role in increasing populations.

Farmers are reporting increases in barn owl activity on their land after six barn owl boxes were installed in the Waveney Valley area last year.

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