A smaller group then demonstrated their construction and problem solving skills by constructing two tawny owl nest boxes for installation in two woodland sites, identified by The Woolsington Residents Association,

ahead of the next breeding season. So there are many fingers crossed that tawny owls take up residence in them.

The project came about as a result of tawny owl calls being heard by Kingston Park and Woolsington residents this spring and was made possible thanks to a generous donation from a local resident which enabled the school to enlist the services of the wildlife charity and its Education Officer Lynette Friend. 

Speaking about the work with Kingston Park Primary School, Lynette said: “Tawny owls are very territorial birds and once parental care is complete at approximately three months old, the young birds have to move out of parental territory and find their own, ensuring to not take up residence in a territorial area of other tawny owls.

“There are woodlands locally where natural nesting sites may be available but additional help of boxes such as the ones the pupils made is really beneficial as it provides alternatives in areas with fewer naturally suitable trees. The private donation will go some way to ensure that the next generation of tawny owls will have a home.”