Who’s Watching You? Owls of the World by Eyes on Owls (ALL AGES)

Tuesday, November 10th 4:00—5:00 p.m.
Abbot Elementary School Gym, Abbot Elementary School, 25 Depot Street, Westford

Who’s watching you? Find out on Tuesday, November 10th when Eyes On Owls presents a live owl program at the Abbot School Gymnasium.  All who attend are in for some fun with close-up views of these secretive birds of prey. Naturalists Marcia and Mark Wilson will present “Who’s Watching You? Owls of the World.” The Wilsons introduce the audience to six owls found in New England and as well as other parts of the world.   Marcia imitates the owls’ calls herself, paying special attention to the more common owls that we might encounter in our area.

After a hooting lesson and much audience anticipation, Marcia brings out the live owls one at a time. With each owl perched securely on her gloved hand, she walks out in front of the audience. There’s plenty of time for close-up views and questions. Each owl presented has a permanent disability that prevents them from surviving on their own in the wild. These non-releasable owls are captivating ambassadors from the world of wildlife. The Wilsons are legally permitted by state and federal agencies to use live owls in their environmental educational programs.

Which owl eats skunks? Can a little detective work reveal where owls live near you? What do pellets tell us about an owl’s diet? How can we protect owls and their habitats? The Wilsons explore these questions and more during this fun, interactive program. This program is for all ages.  Registration is required. Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.gov.

This fun program is co-sponsored by the KDK Memorial Foundation and the Friends of the J. V. Fletcher Library.