Today’s good news story comes from Protect All Wildlife. @Protect_Wldlife Thanks to Noelle Granger for sending it to me.
A ROOF TILE THAT’S GIVING LITTLE OWLS THEIR HOMES BACK
In rural Spain, a clever design is helping thousands of nocturnal birds reclaim what modern construction quietly took away.
The Little Owl once nested in old stone walls and traditional farmhouses. But as rural architecture modernized, those natural cavities disappeared — leaving these small hunters without shelter. So conservationists from the Grup de Naturalistes d’Osona and Grup de Natura Sterna designed something brilliant. They created the Teula Mussolera — a modified clay roof tile that doubles as a high-tech birdhouse.
Here’s why it works: It looks exactly like traditional Spanish roofing — preserving the beauty of rural homes. Its internal tunnel is predator-proof and thermally stable, protecting chicks from heat and hunters. It allows owls to live alongside humans as villages expand. And here’s the smartest part… This isn’t charity. It’s a partnership. The Little Owl is an elite natural pest controller — hunting thousands of insects and rodents every year.
Farmers who install these tiles aren’t just helping wildlife… they’re recruiting a silent, feathered security team that reduces the need for chemical pesticides.
Sometimes conservation isn’t about separating humans and nature. It’s about designing a way to thrive together. The good news in this story is that someone figured out how to accommodate both mankind and nature in the same environment. Today’s JohnKu talks about coexistence. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Them or Us by John W. Howell © 2026
When smart people think,
Plans come together real fast…
Them or us no more.
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What a wonderful idea!!
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I thought so, too, Vero. Thank you.
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You’re welcome, John.
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I do love it when humans come up with a creative solution to protect or enhance the lives of our fellow creatures… a brilliant share thanks John. hugsx
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I’m with you, Sally. It only takes some thought to make a difference.
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Thanks for sharing my post. 😊
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Love this idea – and the photo of the owl. Wish I could put one of these on our roof. Happy Friday, John!
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They are so cute. Thanks, Teri.
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Wonderful!
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Thank you, Joy.
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That really is wonderful to read. Thanks, John 😊
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I thought it was a terrific story. Thanks, Esther.
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When we put our minds to it, there is usually a pleasing solution. This is wonderful, John!
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Thank you, Lois. I agree.
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This sure is good news, John. It’s great that a brilliant method of preserving the little owls was come up with.
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I was very impressed that someone thought of it, Tim. Thank you.
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That is so awesome.
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I thought so, too.
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This is incredible. A simple idea that actually works. No wifi or Bluetooth required.
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Nope. Just some clay and a kiln.
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Thank you for the shot of good news! I needed it.
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We all do, I think. 😊
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That is simply brilliant! Love it when modern tech can help improve our natural world’s inhabitants. Thrive little owls, thrive!
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Just shows someone was using the old noodle. Thanks, Monika.
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Thank goodness. There needs to be more use like this of the ole noggin! 🙂
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Love it!
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Smart design and thinking to help the little owls. Love this!
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ooooh this is soooo cool, John!! Duke is stalking a tree pile on the ground with chirping birds. I need that❣️
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Love the little owlsm
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Now that’s something I can give a hoot about! Thanks, John!
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Oh, those sweet little birds… I am thrilled for them. ❤
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Yeah for the designers … yeah for the little owls! Such sweet, helpful critters deserve to be protected — I’d love having a few around here!
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