Yes! Since maintenance occurs after nesting season (January-August), you are able to conduct maintenance yourself. Please note, the debris inside of your barn owl box is hazardous. To protect yourself and others, please email us for instructions on how to maintain your boxes.
PLEASE NOTE: You should never attempt to approach your barn owl box when there could be an active nest inside inside. Barn owls are protected through the Federal Migratory Bird Act. Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue has a special permit through the United States Department of Fish and Wildlife to conduct spring monitoring. Our team is thoroughly trained on the delicate task of approaching a box when owls are inside and how to conduct monitoring in the spring with minimal risk to the nest. If you would like your occupancy checked in the spring, please contact us to schedule monitoring in March 2023.