BBC - Cornwall - Attractions - Nursing owls back to health
Stephanie
is an African Spotted Eagle Owl
"One
evening when out with my father on the farm, I spotted a fluffy
grey ball lying on the ground outside the barn. My vivid memory
was to stare at this red-rimmed bleary-eyed creature not having
a clue what it was. And as only a child would think I decided to
give it a quick poke to see how it would react, and when the creature
didn't attempt to bite me, I thought it would be safe to pick it
up but very quickly threw it in my father's direction when its sharp
talons pierced my fingers."
Charlie,
a European Eagle Owl is a resident at Screech
The
centre offers many things for the vistor to do during their trip.
You
can see the hand-tame owls at close proximity under staff supervision
and be informed by unique guided tours from qualified staff.
You
can also adopt your favourite owl for a year. Details of this scheme
can be found on the Screech Owl Sanctuary website.
Visit
the website.
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