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Barn owl fledgling at the nestbox entrance. Arne, Dorset, UK. 14:35, 06/08/11. Taken with permission of the RSPB.

Young barn owls venture out of the nestbox. Arne, Dorset, UK. 22/07/11. Bright sunshine outside so didn't fancy sweating it out in the box perhaps. They are growing bolder every day but still staying very close to home.

Barn owl (Tyto alba) out hunting. Arne, Dorset, UK. 08/07/11. It steadily made its way along the fenceposts towards me until it couldn't get much closer.

Barn owl with freshly caught rat in its mouth. RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. 27/06/11. The site of the nestbox is off-limits but the birds can be observed in flight from public areas of the reserve nearby.

Barn owl. RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. The parents use this box to escape the attentions of the voracious chicks nearby.

Barn owl returns to the nestbox at RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. 27/06/11.

Barn owl returning with a rodent for the 3 growing chicks. RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. 27/06/11.

Barn owl at RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. 27/06/11.