This species was very well recorded from sites ranging right across the area. Although it is almost certain that many pairs bred the only actual confirmation of breeding came from Trough Lane and Thornton Moor, Leeshaw Reservoirs.

There were far too many sites to mention but ones where birds were reported frequently included High Pole Farm at Keighley, Sconce Lane, Denton, Barden, Thornton Moor Reservoir and Lee Lane at Cottingley.

From the records received it appears that the population remains healthy, with a spread of records covering every corner of the group’s recording area. Farmland and moorland edge are favoured habitats in the recording area while the high tops and the urban areas tend to be shunned.

Breeding success appears to be in line with previous years.

As a diurnal, and apparently popular owl, this species is well-recorded, and its healthy status in the area appears unchanged.

The many reports came from nearly 40 locations, essentially rural, though birds were seen within four miles of the centre of Bradford. Most concerned single birds, but up to three were seen together on occasion.

Young birds were seen in the Yeadon area, where the population seems particularly healthy, near Barden, St. Ives, Baildon and Leeshaw, and a bird was seen attending a nest on Black Moor, near Oxenhope.