Six-barn-owl brood nests at Peterborough farm, lifting spirits after arson attacks

A Moor Farm near Peterborough hosts six barn owl chicks (about 40–50 days old) nesting together, the largest brood seen in Cambridgeshire in 2026. The owlets were ringed under a conservation scheme to track movements, part of ongoing efforts that have boosted spirits after the farm endured several arson attacks this summer. The owner notes the breeding year reflects food availability, and staff have created safer hunting paths away from the road; the six chicks are roughly three days apart in age and comprise three males and three females.