over 100 people joined us for our "Owls in the Woods and Owls in the Barn" extravaganza. An atmospheric stroll up into Great Wood was followed by a talk & demonstration of 3 owls that the Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre had brought along for us to meet. First up our native, and much loved, Barn Owl, followed by an exotic Malayan Wood Owl (which looked curiously like a monkey), and then the undoubted star of the show, a Great Grey Owl. This latter species is the third largest Owl in the world. So when it
spread its 4 foot wings it caused a bit of a flutter; when it flew across the workshop, just above the heads of our gathered throng, it was a seriously thrilling moment! As an organisation, we are really trying to allow people to feel closer to nature. This fun and informative event did just that. Our thoughts are already turning to next year, and how we can make this an even better do.
Meanwhile we have more wonderful and diverse events coming up. Sunday 4th March is an open invitation for some hands on experience of hedgerows and hedge laying, whilst Sunday 18th March sees the focus turn to Loweswater for a walk and talk about the conservation of this lovely pastoral lake. Keep reading here and we will keep you posted a bit nearer the time.
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