Barn owlets in part of Cornwall had a particularly strong breeding season this year, with 21 owlets successfully fledged, the National Trust has said.

Rangers working with the West Cornwall Ringing Group said they recorded an average of 3.3 chicks per box in West Penwith, compared to 2.4 elsewhere in the wider area.

Although below the long-term average of 4.3, the figures were described as “successful” by the charity, and driven by collaboration after a challenging spring that reduced prey numbers.