Barn owl surprise after 'strange noises' heard

The discovery of four barn owl chicks who took their first flight in December is hard to believe, a conservationist has said.

The chicks were found at Ballycruttle Farm, near Downpatrick in County Down, in November.

Fledging - learning to fly - happened a month later.

Katy Bell from Ulster Wildlife said it was "exciting news" and her team were "ecstatic" to welcome in the four healthy chicks.

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