First Barn Own Born In Torremolinos Breeding Programme. The first barn owl chick has been born from a breeding programme in Torremolinos which aims to restore the population in the wild.
First Barn Own Born In Torremolinos Breeding Programme
Torremolinos town hall has recently joined a captive breeding programme for barn owls, designed to protect the species and boost their numbers in the wild. The programme is based at Molino De Inca, the botanical gardens in Torremolinos, which has a license for breeding. The barn owl population has decreased by around 50% in some parts of Spain. Destruction of their nesting sites and agricultural use of harmful pesticides are being blamed for the reduction in numbers.
The first barn owl chick from the breeding programme was born on the 28th March at Molino De Inca. It has now been ringed and rehomed in the bell tower of the church at Alpandeire. A local organisation are now monitoring the nest box and tracking the owl’s progress.
Molino De Inca is home to many rescued owls.
Torremolinos Owl Sanctuary
Molino De Inca have a variety of rescued owls in their sanctuary. Admission is only €3. Opening times are:
October November, December, January, February, March and April – 9am to 6pm. *Closed every Monday
May, June, July, August and September – 10am to 9pm. *Closed every Monday
Published: 13.05.2025
Written by Dave James.
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