AYLESBURY TOWN MATTERS have published the following editorial, written by Karen Thomas it clearly explains the BORG mission… BORG evolved in 2012 from the Aylesbury Vale Barn Owl Project. The group is completely independent and run entirely by volunteers who work throughout Buckinghamshire to protect and encourage box-dwelling birds of prey specifically Barn Owls, Tawny Owls, Little Owls and Kestrels.
Barn Owls have been in decline in recent years as their natural habitats and nest sites disappear, in order to help alleviate these issues the main focus of our work involves erecting, maintaining and monitoring nest boxes at suitable sites throughout Aylesbury and the surrounding villages. All our monitoring results are sent to the British Trust for Ornithology to be included in the national database.
With the help of George, a captive-bred Barn Owl, volunteers are available to offer informative and entertaining talks to schools, youth groups and adult groups, as well as attendance at community events. We can also support and provide guidance to help landowners understand how to manage and maintain habitats which encourage occupation by owls and raptors.
Part of the group’s ongoing commitment to the raptors of Buckinghamshire involves working closely with Bucks County Council and other project partners to maintain the nest platform for the towns peregrines and to monitor and record them.
As a voluntary organisation we rely heavily on sponsorship and donations. Through education, ringing, monitoring and by offering advice to land owners and the general public, BORG’s band of enthusiastic licensed volunteers will continue to work towards a better future for owls and other raptors in Buckinghamshire. If you would like to get involved or support our work, please contact us via our website www.giveahoot.org.uk for more information. Aylesbury Town Matters
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March 06, 2018
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