Wilfred The Barn Owl Returns

Andrew Woodruff hoists owl box into the barn loft.
Andrew Woodruff hoists owl box into the barn loft.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff hoists owl box into the barn loft.
Andrew Woodruff hoists owl box into the barn loft.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff prepares barn wall for owl box.
Andrew Woodruff prepares barn wall for owl box.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff prepares barn wall for owl box.
Andrew Woodruff prepares barn wall for owl box.
Ray Ewing
Aligning the owl box.
Aligning the owl box.
Ray Ewing
Aligning the owl box.
Aligning the owl box.
Ray Ewing
(left to right) Rebecca Sanders, Anna Greene, Bob Woodruff pulling the owl box into place.
Rebecca Sanders, Anna Greene, Bob Woodruff (left to right) pulling the owl box into place.
Ray Ewing
(left to right) Rebecca Sanders, Anna Greene, Bob Woodruff pulling the owl box into place.
Rebecca Sanders, Anna Greene, Bob Woodruff (left to right) pulling the owl box into place.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff overseeing operations from aloft.
Andrew Woodruff overseeing operations from aloft.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff overseeing operations from aloft.
Andrew Woodruff overseeing operations from aloft.
Ray Ewing
A team of West Tisbury farmers congregated to assist in the operation.
A team of West Tisbury farmers congregated to assist in the operation.
Ray Ewing
A team of West Tisbury farmers congregated to assist in the operation.
A team of West Tisbury farmers congregated to assist in the operation.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff installing a perch under the entrance.
Andrew Woodruff installing a perch under the entrance.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff installing a perch under the entrance.
Andrew Woodruff installing a perch under the entrance.
Ray Ewing
Stephanie Ellis of Wild Care Cape Cod talkin owls with Bob Woodruff.
Stephanie Ellis of Wild Care Cape Cod talking owls with Bob Woodruff.
Ray Ewing
Stephanie Ellis of Wild Care Cape Cod talkin owls with Bob Woodruff.
Stephanie Ellis of Wild Care Cape Cod talking owls with Bob Woodruff.
Ray Ewing
Stephanie Ellis handling the owl.
Stephanie Ellis handling the owl.
Ray Ewing
Stephanie Ellis handling the owl.
Stephanie Ellis handling the owl.
Ray Ewing
(left to right) Andrew Woodruff, Rebecca Sanders, Stephanie Ellis with the owl.
Andrew Woodruff, Rebecca Sanders, Stephanie Ellis (left to right) with the owl.
Ray Ewing
(left to right) Andrew Woodruff, Rebecca Sanders, Stephanie Ellis with the owl.
Andrew Woodruff, Rebecca Sanders, Stephanie Ellis (left to right) with the owl.
Ray Ewing
The owl is uncomfortable in the daylight but relatively docile.
The owl is uncomfortable in the daylight but relatively docile.
Ray Ewing
The owl is uncomfortable in the daylight but relatively docile.
The owl is uncomfortable in the daylight but relatively docile.
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Stephanie Ellis examined the owl before bringing it to its new home.
Stephanie Ellis examined the owl before bringing it to its new home.
Ray Ewing
Stephanie Ellis examined the owl before bringing it to its new home.
Stephanie Ellis examined the owl before bringing it to its new home.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff carrying wood shavings into the loft.
Andrew Woodruff carrying wood shavings into the loft.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff carrying wood shavings into the loft.
Andrew Woodruff carrying wood shavings into the loft.
Ray Ewing
Placing the owl in the box.
Placing the owl in the box.
Ray Ewing
Placing the owl in the box.
Placing the owl in the box.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff next to the newly inhabited owl box in his barn.
Andrew Woodruff next to the newly inhabited owl box in his barn.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff next to the newly inhabited owl box in his barn.
Andrew Woodruff next to the newly inhabited owl box in his barn.
Ray Ewing
Bob Woodruff congratulates Andrew Woodruff on a job well done.
Bob Woodruff congratulates Andrew Woodruff on a job well done.
Ray Ewing
Bob Woodruff congratulates Andrew Woodruff on a job well done.
Bob Woodruff congratulates Andrew Woodruff on a job well done.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff hoists owl box into the barn loft.
Andrew Woodruff prepares barn wall for owl box.
Aligning the owl box.
(left to right) Rebecca Sanders, Anna Greene, Bob Woodruff pulling the owl box into place.
Andrew Woodruff overseeing operations from aloft.
A team of West Tisbury farmers congregated to assist in the operation.
Andrew Woodruff installing a perch under the entrance.
Stephanie Ellis of Wild Care Cape Cod talkin owls with Bob Woodruff.
Stephanie Ellis handling the owl.
(left to right) Andrew Woodruff, Rebecca Sanders, Stephanie Ellis with the owl.
The owl is uncomfortable in the daylight but relatively docile.
Stephanie Ellis examined the owl before bringing it to its new home.
Andrew Woodruff carrying wood shavings into the loft.
Placing the owl in the box.
Andrew Woodruff next to the newly inhabited owl box in his barn.
Bob Woodruff congratulates Andrew Woodruff on a job well done.

Wild Care Cape Cod brings Wilfred the Barn Owl back to Whipporwill Farm in West Tisbury to release it where it was rescued.

 

 

 

Whippoorwill Farm Lease Gains Reprieve for Thimble Farm

Remy Tumin

The community group working to conserve Thimble Farm as perpetual farmland was granted a reprieve this week when the owner of the land renewed a one-year lease with current tenant Whippoorwill Farm.

Land owner Eric Grubman said yesterday the deal with Whippoorwill Farm owner Andrew Woodruff was a placeholder to ensure the land stayed active while organizers behind the Vineyard Farm Project, the coalition of farmers and conservationists seeking to preserve the land, crafted a plan.

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Coalition Plans to Buy Whippoorwill Farm, Turn It Nonprofit, Build Worker Housing

Remy Tumin

A newly-formed Island coalition is working on a possible deal to buy the former Thimble Farm property, take it out of private ownership and make it a nonprofit working farm with housing for farm workers.

Called the Martha’s Vineyard Farm Project, the group hopes to raise $2.5 million to buy the land and buildings at the farm in the Iron Hill area off the Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road that is home to Whippoorwill Farm, a large community-supported agriculture operation.

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Wilfred The Barn Owl Returns

Andrew Woodruff hoists owl box into the barn loft.
Andrew Woodruff hoists owl box into the barn loft.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff hoists owl box into the barn loft.
Andrew Woodruff hoists owl box into the barn loft.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff prepares barn wall for owl box.
Andrew Woodruff prepares barn wall for owl box.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff prepares barn wall for owl box.
Andrew Woodruff prepares barn wall for owl box.
Ray Ewing
Aligning the owl box.
Aligning the owl box.
Ray Ewing
Aligning the owl box.
Aligning the owl box.
Ray Ewing
(left to right) Rebecca Sanders, Anna Greene, Bob Woodruff pulling the owl box into place.
Rebecca Sanders, Anna Greene, Bob Woodruff (left to right) pulling the owl box into place.
Ray Ewing
(left to right) Rebecca Sanders, Anna Greene, Bob Woodruff pulling the owl box into place.
Rebecca Sanders, Anna Greene, Bob Woodruff (left to right) pulling the owl box into place.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff overseeing operations from aloft.
Andrew Woodruff overseeing operations from aloft.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff overseeing operations from aloft.
Andrew Woodruff overseeing operations from aloft.
Ray Ewing
A team of West Tisbury farmers congregated to assist in the operation.
A team of West Tisbury farmers congregated to assist in the operation.
Ray Ewing
A team of West Tisbury farmers congregated to assist in the operation.
A team of West Tisbury farmers congregated to assist in the operation.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff installing a perch under the entrance.
Andrew Woodruff installing a perch under the entrance.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff installing a perch under the entrance.
Andrew Woodruff installing a perch under the entrance.
Ray Ewing
Stephanie Ellis of Wild Care Cape Cod talkin owls with Bob Woodruff.
Stephanie Ellis of Wild Care Cape Cod talking owls with Bob Woodruff.
Ray Ewing
Stephanie Ellis of Wild Care Cape Cod talkin owls with Bob Woodruff.
Stephanie Ellis of Wild Care Cape Cod talking owls with Bob Woodruff.
Ray Ewing
Stephanie Ellis handling the owl.
Stephanie Ellis handling the owl.
Ray Ewing
Stephanie Ellis handling the owl.
Stephanie Ellis handling the owl.
Ray Ewing
(left to right) Andrew Woodruff, Rebecca Sanders, Stephanie Ellis with the owl.
Andrew Woodruff, Rebecca Sanders, Stephanie Ellis (left to right) with the owl.
Ray Ewing
(left to right) Andrew Woodruff, Rebecca Sanders, Stephanie Ellis with the owl.
Andrew Woodruff, Rebecca Sanders, Stephanie Ellis (left to right) with the owl.
Ray Ewing
The owl is uncomfortable in the daylight but relatively docile.
The owl is uncomfortable in the daylight but relatively docile.
Ray Ewing
The owl is uncomfortable in the daylight but relatively docile.
The owl is uncomfortable in the daylight but relatively docile.
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Stephanie Ellis examined the owl before bringing it to its new home.
Stephanie Ellis examined the owl before bringing it to its new home.
Ray Ewing
Stephanie Ellis examined the owl before bringing it to its new home.
Stephanie Ellis examined the owl before bringing it to its new home.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff carrying wood shavings into the loft.
Andrew Woodruff carrying wood shavings into the loft.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff carrying wood shavings into the loft.
Andrew Woodruff carrying wood shavings into the loft.
Ray Ewing
Placing the owl in the box.
Placing the owl in the box.
Ray Ewing
Placing the owl in the box.
Placing the owl in the box.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff next to the newly inhabited owl box in his barn.
Andrew Woodruff next to the newly inhabited owl box in his barn.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff next to the newly inhabited owl box in his barn.
Andrew Woodruff next to the newly inhabited owl box in his barn.
Ray Ewing
Bob Woodruff congratulates Andrew Woodruff on a job well done.
Bob Woodruff congratulates Andrew Woodruff on a job well done.
Ray Ewing
Bob Woodruff congratulates Andrew Woodruff on a job well done.
Bob Woodruff congratulates Andrew Woodruff on a job well done.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff hoists owl box into the barn loft.
Andrew Woodruff prepares barn wall for owl box.
Aligning the owl box.
(left to right) Rebecca Sanders, Anna Greene, Bob Woodruff pulling the owl box into place.
Andrew Woodruff overseeing operations from aloft.
A team of West Tisbury farmers congregated to assist in the operation.
Andrew Woodruff installing a perch under the entrance.
Stephanie Ellis of Wild Care Cape Cod talkin owls with Bob Woodruff.
Stephanie Ellis handling the owl.
(left to right) Andrew Woodruff, Rebecca Sanders, Stephanie Ellis with the owl.
The owl is uncomfortable in the daylight but relatively docile.
Stephanie Ellis examined the owl before bringing it to its new home.
Andrew Woodruff carrying wood shavings into the loft.
Placing the owl in the box.
Andrew Woodruff next to the newly inhabited owl box in his barn.
Bob Woodruff congratulates Andrew Woodruff on a job well done.

Wild Care Cape Cod brings Wilfred the Barn Owl back to Whipporwill Farm in West Tisbury to release it where it was rescued.