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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-11-13, Page 1414 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, November 13, 2013 About 145 people attended Owl Prowl near Exeter for the first visit of live owls to presentation part of event ABCA The people behind the yearly Owl Prowl said they were pleased to have at least 145 people attend this year's event near Exeter. The 2013 event was the first time those taking part had the choice of one of three starting times. It was also the first time Bluewater Centre for Rap- tor Rehabilitation had brought live owls to the presentation part of the event. Lynn Eves, of the Bluewater Centre for Raptor Rehabilitation, Is a licensed rehabilitator who has been working with birds for more than 20 years. She attended the event, along with four vol- unteers from the centre. They brought an American Kestrel, a Grey -phase Eastern Screech Owl, and a Great Horned Owl. "The owls were a huge hit;" said Julie Stellingwerff, Conservation Education Specialist with Ausable Bayfield Con- servation. "We thank each person who came out, we thank the great bird han- dlers at Bluewater Centre for Raptor Rehabilitation, and we thank all the event volunteers who gave about sixty ,,OUBLJN MERCANTILE,. • • J • • 1r 44 4.14 • • r. L \e L r- v : t M r 4# it it It t 4? •, # Participants at the annual Owl Prowl Included (left to right) David Wright, Katelyn Wright; Owl mascot Otis Sr.; Brynn Wright; and Paul Wright. hours of their time to make this event happen." This was the first public event for Luna, the Great 1 turned Owl. 'The presentation inside wasn't the only place to encounter live owls. Ilike leaders called for owls in the wild during all three sessions of the Owl Prowl hike and, in each case, hikers taking part saw and heard two or more owls. Arbortech/Taylor Professional Tree ('are Inc. Visit us at: www.arbortechtree.ca to see what we can do for you! 519-238-5451 %IMO. Est. 1994 Event planners were happy with the cool, clear evening. 'lhey held the Owl Prowl at Morrison 1)am Conservation Area Workshop, on 711011 Morrison Line, two kilometres east of Exeter and Just south of I lighway t3:1. l likers helped conservation educa tion efforts by making donations and by purchasing limited -edition owl prints by popular local artist Bill Nieuwland. l lalf of the proceeds from those soles will go to work to teach local young people about protecting soil, water, and living things. The date for next year's event has not been set but the event happens each year in November. People can find out more by going to the Ausable Hayfield Conservation website and typing 'Owl Prowl' into the search box at the top of the home page. They can also visit: http://www.abca.on.ca/page. pip?page _ owl -prowl li Iakeshoreadvance.com Cot all of your nows, sprats and mono. Sorving Grand Bond and surrounding mon FIND IT IN THE CLASSIFIEDS!