[SEMCO] Press Release - Owl Show!

[Pam Turick]

Press Release 

February 26, 2016 

For Release: IMMEDIATE 

Contact: Brendan Buckless, Outreach and Stewardship Coordinator 

brendan at westportlandtrust.org 

Ryan Mann, Executive Director 

Westport Land Conservation Trust 

* days: (508) 636-9228 

 

Eyes on Owls: A Live Owl Show 

Westport, Massachusetts - 

Who's watching you? Find out on Saturday, March 19th, when Eyes On Owls, a
Live Owl Show is presented by the Westport Land Conservation Trust at the
Westport High School Auditorium, 19 Main Road, Westport MA. All who attend
are in for some fun with educational close-up views of these secretive birds
of prey. Naturalists Mark and Marcia Wilson will present "Who's Watching
You? Owls of the World." Two shows will be offered this year at 10am and
1pm. 

 

The Wilsons introduce the audience to owls found in New England and other
parts of the world. A slide show begins the program by showcasing colorful
wildlife photos by her husband Mark Wilson. 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 among the audience. There's plenty of time for close-up views,
photos and questions. 

Each owl presented has a permanent disability which prevents him or her from
surviving on their own in the wild. These non-releasable owls serve as
captivating ambassadors from the world of wildlife. All the owls are legally
permitted by state and federal agencies for use in 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, the food chain and
the web of life? How can we protect owls and their habitats? Wilson explores
these questions and more during this fun, interactive program. 

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under (not recommended
for children under age 5) and available for purchase online at
www.westportlandtrust.org. Tickets will also be sold at the door on the day
of the event. 

 

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Westport Cultural
Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural
Council, a state agency. This event is made possible by generous
sponsorships from: Whaling City Transit, Country Woolens, Anchor Animal
Hospital, Westport Law, and Source One IT. 

 

About the Westport Land Conservation Trust 

Since its founding in 1972, the Westport Land Conservation Trust has
assisted landowners in protecting more than 1,756 acres in Westport,
Massachusetts. WLCT is a private non-governmental organization dedicated to
local land conservation on behalf of the Westport community. The
organization accepts gifts of land and conservation restrictions on land,
and assists farm owners in preserving farmland with agricultural
preservation restrictions.

 







 

 



 

 

 

 

Pam Turick

Administrator

Westport Land Conservation Trust

P.O. Box 3975

830 Drift Road

Westport, MA 02790

P: 508-636-9228  Ext. 5020

F: 508-636-0587

www.westportlandtrust.org

 

 

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