• Adventure on the High Seas with a difference.
• Discover what it means to be Scavenging Pirate
• Learn about scavenging Red Kites and their peculiar habits
• Design your own Jolly Roger flag and Hunt for hidden Pirate Treasure
• Follow the Bird of Prey Trail - and meet our very own Scavengers
• Making Nests from re-cyled materials
• See a Flying Display of Owls & other Birds of Prey
• Your Chance to take Exclusive Close-Up Photos
This Activity Adventure is designed for children to learn all about SCAVENGING birds of prey.
Given the popularity of “Pirates of the Caribbean”, we begin the event by defining how a scavenger is similar to a pirate and how, in raptor terms, the habit of stealing things has caused various species to come into conflict with man and often, to end up on the wrong side of the law! Using as examples the iconic American Bald Eagle and our own Red Kites, we look at why scavenging birds have been unjustly persecuted in the past, and how conservationists are now trying to save these misunderstood species!
Though usually regarded as Nature's dustbin-men, the importance to the food chain of scavenging birds who steal from others or feed exclusively on carrion, is only now being fully understood, so we examine food chains and the quirky habits of the many birds that resort to food piracy to obtain a meal.
Activities on the day will include making nests from re-cycled materials; designing & making a Jolly Roger flag or Pirates Hat; making face masks or face-painting a Pirate tattoo; making a map and taking part in a treasure hunt; at least one flying display and finally a rare chance to get close to the birds, with plenty of great photo opportunities - so bring a photo-phone or camera!
The Activity Adventure starts at 10.30am and finishes at about 2.15pm. Numbers are limited, so advance booking is necessary and for non-school groups, places are limited to 16 per adventure, so please e-mail info@owlbarn.co.uk or phone 01449 711425 for dates & bookings. Please note that for reasons of safety there is no actual handling of birds by young visitors during this event.
• Discover what it means to be Scavenging Pirate
• Learn about scavenging Red Kites and their peculiar habits
• Design your own Jolly Roger flag and Hunt for hidden Pirate Treasure
• Follow the Bird of Prey Trail - and meet our very own Scavengers
• Making Nests from re-cyled materials
• See a Flying Display of Owls & other Birds of Prey
• Your Chance to take Exclusive Close-Up Photos
This Activity Adventure is designed for children to learn all about SCAVENGING birds of prey.
Given the popularity of “Pirates of the Caribbean”, we begin the event by defining how a scavenger is similar to a pirate and how, in raptor terms, the habit of stealing things has caused various species to come into conflict with man and often, to end up on the wrong side of the law! Using as examples the iconic American Bald Eagle and our own Red Kites, we look at why scavenging birds have been unjustly persecuted in the past, and how conservationists are now trying to save these misunderstood species!
Though usually regarded as Nature's dustbin-men, the importance to the food chain of scavenging birds who steal from others or feed exclusively on carrion, is only now being fully understood, so we examine food chains and the quirky habits of the many birds that resort to food piracy to obtain a meal.
Activities on the day will include making nests from re-cycled materials; designing & making a Jolly Roger flag or Pirates Hat; making face masks or face-painting a Pirate tattoo; making a map and taking part in a treasure hunt; at least one flying display and finally a rare chance to get close to the birds, with plenty of great photo opportunities - so bring a photo-phone or camera!
The Activity Adventure starts at 10.30am and finishes at about 2.15pm. Numbers are limited, so advance booking is necessary and for non-school groups, places are limited to 16 per adventure, so please e-mail info@owlbarn.co.uk or phone 01449 711425 for dates & bookings. Please note that for reasons of safety there is no actual handling of birds by young visitors during this event.
PIRATES OF THE SKIES
SUMMER HALF TERM
& SUMMER HOLIDAYS
May 31st & August 28th
& SUMMER HOLIDAYS
May 31st & August 28th