The IBR has been helping to reunite lost and found birds of prey and owls throughout the UK and Euro
As well as our registration scheme we provide closed rings for breeders and we will also come out and talk to groups about our work offering basic advice about reducing the risk of losing a bird. Please visit our website for further information and services that we provide.
28/08/2026
*** RECOVERED & REUNITED *** Missing in the Clayton area of Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 (obviously not wearing his hood!) but wearing a bell. He is trained to the lure and the drone. Unfortunately he is not wearing a transmitter as he managed to free himself from his perch during a thunder storm. Thanks. Babs
I have had a sighting of a Harris Hawk at Langold Lake in Worksop which I believe may belong to someone who lives in Blackpool. He lost it when he was visiting in May this year. If there is anyone in the area who could check it out, that would be great. The missing bird is wearing an IBR ring. Thanks. Babs
27/08/2026
*** RECOVERED *** Anyone missing this Aplomado in Chertsey, Surrey - ignore the one I posted before - blonde moment! Babs
26/08/2026
If anyone is missing an eagle owl in March, Peterborough, please contact me. Thanks. Babs
26/08/2026
This Harris Hawk has been around the New Mills area of the High Peak since the 19th August if anyone knows anything abut it. Thanks. Babs
24/08/2026
And another one spotted in Chorley this morning. Nothing currently reported missing. Babs
24/08/2026
Anyone know anything about this Harris Hawk spotted south of Cropedy in Oxfordshire on the 23rd August? Babs
22/08/2026
***REUNITED *** If anyone is missing a Scops Owl in the Raunds area of Northamptonshire, please give me a call. In the meantime I will try and find the breeder from the ring number. Thanks. Babs
I have had a Barn Owl found in Belfast wearing an IBR ring. I have been unable to contact the keeper I have on my database. If anyone knows anything about this bird, please contact me. Thanks. Babs
21/08/2026
*** RECOVERED *** Guys in the Tollard Royal area of Salisbury please can you keep a look out for Jasprit. He managed to escape so not wearing a transmitter but he is wearing distinctive black & red anklets and braided jesses. Thanks. Babs