Monday, August 31, 2015

Owl Prowls – Coming Soon!


Owl Prowls are almost here! 

Owl Prowls, one of the World Bird Sanctuary’s most popular audience participation programs, will be starting soon.  We will begin taking reservations Sept. 1st for this hugely popular event.
Jake--one of WBS's resident Great Horned Owls (photo: Gay Schroer)

Guests will join one of our Naturalists for this evening program.  It starts with a 45 minute indoor presentation featuring live flying owls, followed by an easy night hike around our grounds as we try to find the wild Barred Owls and Great Horned Owls that are busy setting up territories and finding mates for the winter owl breeding season!

Guests will be invited to try their hand at calling to the owls (otherwise known as the “hoot”).  Click Here to hear the female Great Horned Owl's call.  Click Here to hear the male Great Horned Owl's call.
Jersey--one of WBS's resident Barred Owls (photo: Cathy Spahn)
On your night hike you may hear Great Horned Owls calling...or you may hear the call of local Barred Owls.

All Owl Prowls start promptly at 7 pm.  Following are the dates available.

November 2015
Fri            11/6
Sat            11/7
Fri            11/13
Fri            11/20
Sat            11/28

December 2015
Fri            12/4
Sat            12/5
Fri            12/11
Sat            12/12
Fri            12/18
Sat            12/19

January 2016
Sat            1/2
Fri            1/8
Fri            1/22
Sat            1/30

February 2016
Fri            2/5
Fri            2/12
Sat            2/20
Fri            2/26
Sat            2/27

March 2016
Fri            3/4
Sat            3/5
Sat            3/12

SPECIAL ADULTS ONLY PROWLS (Ages 16+)
Sat            10/31
Fri            11/27
Sat            12/26
Sat            2/06
Sun            2/21
Sun            3/06

The outdoor portion of our Owl Prowls involves easy hiking along our paved paths, so come prepared with comfortable walking shoes.  Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.  No flashlights are needed (our Naturalists will have all the lighting necessary).  For the safety of our animals and our other guests—no pets please.

To reserve your space in one of our Owl Prowls, call our Educational Center at 636-225-4390, Ext. 101.

Costs:
Adults            - $15 ea.
Child (under age 12) - $10.00 ea.
Groups of 10 or more - $10.00 ea

Friends of World Bird Sanctuary receive a 10% discount.

Payment due at the time of booking.  Visa or Mastercard is accepted.

Don’t delay—Owl Prowls fill up fast!




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