Residents at Thamesfield recently enjoyed a visit from some furry friends. The British Owls were brought in by handler Lu, of Lu’s Owls, who introduced the different breeds and explained the habitats in which they originate.
She also explained the history of the owls, the type of food they eat and their environmental adaptations as well as their physiology, hunting methods and how they communicate, which everyone was interested to learn. Residents and Colleagues were then given the opportunity to handle the owls by using a thick leather glove which an owl then perched onto.
Lina Nela, Home Manager, commented: “Residents thoroughly enjoyed this lovely visit, they especially enjoyed being able to get close to the animals and stroke them. We can’t wait for Lu to come back, and bring along the Barn Owl which was unable to make this visit.”
Lu’s Owls are a small company specialising in British Owls which offers people the opportunity to meet their amazing captive bred owls whilst learning about the very special birds.