OWL BIRD WATCH EVENT IN THE COMMUNITY

Saturday, October 10, 10AM - 3PM

It is a day packed with fun and dedicated to all things Owl.

With demonstrations, crafts, scavenger hunts, and family friendly activities, there is something for everyone.

Dissect an owl pellet, make an owl mask, decorate an owl cookie, check out the specimens table and much more. At 2:00 pm meet the Saw-whet Owl expert and learn about these charming wee owls. A

ll morning, our banders and volunteers will demonstrate the banding of songbirds. See birds up very close and learn what banding research can tell us. At noon the Big Sit begins. Bring a lawn chair and join the raptor watch.

Volunteers will assist with identifying the various birds of prey drifting by on their way south.vent

Name: Celebrating Owls at the Bird Observatory Event Address: 6056 Long Point Rd., Prince Edward County

Admission: free, donations accepted

Registration: drop-ins welcome, pre-register at www.peptbo.ca/ fallevents.php and bring your ticket for a free draw.

Amenities: parking, washrooms. accessible, stroller friendly, dogs on leash, beware of ticks and poison ivy Website: www.peptbo.ca

Contact: Kathy at kfelkar@xplornet.ca Ketha at funkiflwr@yahoo.ca