Tawny Owls.

 During my Neighbourhood Watch patrol yesterday evening it was great to hear a Tawny Owl calling from the trees at the back of the Manor House At this time of year this year's brood spread out looking for new territories and nesting sites. For many years the owls were resident in the rather delapidated old coach house, but had to move out on its renovation . Perhaps an owl box would enable them to live in the village once again. Those of us who wander round the village at night would welcome the hoooouh.......ho, ho 'ho' ho'hoooouh which is the usual call of the male owl, often followed by a sharp ' kewick' from its mate.