Conservation centre’s talk to focus on owls
A monthly talk is held at the conservation centre to provide insight on various animals.
FreeMe Wildlife, a trauma and rehabilitation facility in the Midlands for wild animals, will be visiting Scottburgh’s Crocworld Conservation Centre soon.
The facility, which was founded in 2007, has a team of specialists and volunteers who provide quality care in the best interest of animals, no matter how big or small.
They have been given the opportunity to do a presentation on owls for the conservation centre’s monthly talk.
The monthly talks were put on hold due to Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, but are back.
The centre’s bird curator, Ryne Ferguson, is thrilled with the return of the talks and said that they give insight into the incredible animals that reside in the area.
“Mojo, who is now our late resident eagle owl, was such a popular addition to the centre, and we felt that an owl-focused talk would be a great way to start the new series,” he said.
“These are such interesting birds and with so many species now threatened, it’s important that we all learn a bit more about them and what we can do to support them.”
FreeMe Wildlife’s CEO Wade Whitehead will be joined by the resident raptor specialist, finances and development officer, Tammy Caine for the talk on August 27.
Whitehead has more than 30 years’ experience in the wildlife industry.
Caine has been working with birds of prey since 2006, involved in captive management, training, research and rehabilitation. Since 2015, she has become more involved in public education and presents several talks and courses on various aspects of bird of prey conservation, as well as managing the Owl Box Project.
To find out more about the upcoming owl talk, email mvanzyl@cbl.co.za
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