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- 1Arizona researchers document rare mating pattern in barn owls▼Arizona wildlife researchers observe rare mating pattern in barn owls
Wildlife researchers in Arizona have observed a rare mating pattern in barn owls, according to a report by Public News Service. The finding offers new insight into the breeding behavior of the species, which is often monitored to gauge ecosystem health in the region.
- 2Barn owl chick numbers in Tees Valley exceed expectations●Tees Valley barn owl chick numbers 'exceed expectations'
Conservationists in Tees Valley, north-east England, report that barn owl chick numbers this season have exceeded expectations, a positive sign for a species sensitive to weather and prey availability. The figures suggest local habitat and nest box efforts are paying off, with monitoring revealing more healthy chicks than anticipated.