This short wildlife conservation film from Orange Planet Pictures offers a behind-the-scenes look at the work being done to monitor and protect little owls (Athene noctua) in the United Kingdom.

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Join Dr Matt Stevens, British Projects Manager at the Hawk Conservancy Trust, as he travels into the British countryside to check on one of the Trust’s nest boxes designed to support wild little owl populations.

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Artificial nest boxes play an important role in conservation work, providing safe places for owls to breed and helping conservationists monitor the health and success of local populations.

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The film also features Tom Morath, Deputy Head of Living Collection at the Hawk Conservancy Trust, who introduces viewers to two of the Trust’s resident little owls, Cheddar and Mozzarella. Through this exclusive insight, audiences learn more about the behaviour, care and conservation of one of Britain’s most charismatic small birds of prey.

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Together, the film provides a fascinating glimpse into the fieldwork and dedication required to protect birds of prey and support owl conservation across the UK countryside.

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Species featured
Little owl (Athene noctua)

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Location
United Kingdom countryside

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Organisation featured
Hawk Conservancy Trust

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Topic
Bird of prey conservation and nest box monitoring

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Produced by
Orange Planet Pictures