We are a group of local volunteers dedicated to the

Conservation of the Barn Owls in West Cheshire.

Our aim is to increase & support the number of Barn Owls in West Cheshire and monitor their population.

Our Mission

  • To survey the distribution and breeding status in West Cheshire and surrounding areas.

  • To raise awareness of habitat needs and conservation considerations with the public, farmers and landowners

  • To establish contacts with the local farmers and landowners

  • To encourage good conservation by such means as increased field margins, hedgerows & wildlife corridors etc.

  • To install nest boxes in suitable habitat

  • To increase the number of Barn owls in Cheshire and in the process to improve the biodiversity and habitat of the county

What we do

If you know of Barn Owls in your area you can contact us and report sightings, request nest boxes and report any threats to existing nest sites. 

On this website, you will find a wealth of information about the Barn owl, an opportunity to read the annual Cheshire Barn Owl Report, and most importantly, how you can help us in our mission.

If you'd like to see photos of barn owls in West Cheshire, visit our gallery, which is updated regularly. Alternatively, check out our social media feeds at the foot of this page to find out the most up-to-date news from the groups' activities.

This map shows the area covered by the Broxton Barn Owl Group in Cheshire. 

How you can help us:

By reporting any sightings of Barn Owls in the Cheshire region - even if its not in West Cheshire we can pass it on to the relevant group or put you in touch with them.

If you are a farmer or own land which may provide suitable sites for nest boxes feel free to get in touch.

Volunteering with the Broxton Barn Owl Group and helping with some of our work.

Reporting any threats to sites where you believe Barn Owls are nesting or have nested.

Make a donation or fundraise for us - We gain no external funding, all of our work depends on generous donations and nest box sales.

Or if you simply want to ask us a question about Barn Owls in Cheshire.