Meet Our New Neighbours in Nature!
Baby barn owls spotted at Horton Heath – a wildlife win
At eastbrooke homes, we don’t just create quality homes; we also take pride in building communities that live harmoniously alongside our neighbours in nature. That’s why we’re delighted to share some exciting news from our Horton Heath development: three healthy barn owl chicks have hatched in one of our on-site owl nesting boxes!
You may recall that last year we celebrated the arrival of our first barn owl, which took up residence in one of our on-site owl boxes. Now, with the appearance of three chicks, it’s clear these feathered residents have truly made themselves at home.
This wonderful discovery shows that the natural spaces we’ve preserved are thriving and providing a safe haven for local wildlife, exactly what we hoped to achieve. For our team, seeing these chicks up close was a truly special moment and a strong reminder of the importance of protecting biodiversity in our developments.
Protecting our feathered residents is one our top priorities. Across our developments, we’ve installed 12 bird boxes to provide safe and comfortable homes for a variety of bird species. Additionally, we’re planting hundreds of trees and carefully managing native trees and shrubbery, creating essential habitats that support birds and other wildlife.
We are so thrilled that our efforts have helped to support these barn owls and their chicks and can’t wait to watch them grow and thrive.
Keep an eye out for more updates as we watch wildlife flourish alongside our community.
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