North Canterbury's little owls challenged by booming population
Oxford Bird Rescue has seen more than its fair share of little owls this season, with a record-breaking 16 of the birds through its doors since December.
Owner Scott Bowman, who runs the rescue operation with wife Tracey, says there were several reasons for the increase this year, with the weather possibly playing a part.
Quite a few had fledged but could not find enough food, while another was picked up from a newly-built subdivision in Rangiora.
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