Conservation centre’s monthly talk focuses on owls
As the species is threatened, it is an opportunity to learn more about it and to offer support.
To reintroduce its monthly talks, Crocworld is inviting the public to a talk on owls with a FreeMe Wildlife specialist who will provide insightful information on Saturday, 27 August at 9am.
The talks were stopped as a result of Covid -19, after visitor restrictions were implemented. Crocworld’s bird curator, Ryne Ferguson said FreeMe Wildlife was founded in 2007 and is a trauma and rehabilitation facility in the KZN Midlands, attending to all wild animals in need.
He said since the restrictions were relaxed it has been wonderful to have visitors back at Crocworld Conservation Centre.
“We are delighted to be relaunching the monthly talks that give insight into the incredible animals that reside in the area.
“Mojo, 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. 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,” Ferguson added.
Giving the talk on the day will be FreeMe Wildlife’s CEO, Wade Whitehead who has more than 30 years’ experience in the wildlife industry. He started his career managing conservation areas, to trail guiding, lodge management, game farm management and wildlife rehabilitation. He is an entrepreneur at heart, with a vision for building and developing small businesses and organisations to best practice standards. He took over as CEO at FreeMe Wildlife in 2016, and under his management has built the organisation to a world-class standard. Whitehead will be joined by FreeMe Wildlife’s resident Raptor Specialist, Finances and Development Officer, Tammy Caine who has been working with birds of prey since 2006.
She has also been 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 birds of prey conservation, as well as managing the Owl Box Project.
The public is invited to come and enjoy the talk and breakfast at Fish Eagle Café. Bookings are essential, contact Morné van Zyl on 083 658 7073 or email mvanzyl@cbl.co.za.
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