Russia’s bats are free of the virus that causes “Covid-19”
Middle East in 24: ''SARS-CoV-2 has not been found in bats in Russia. We tested samples from about two hundred bats, from Different types, with (RT-BCR) we were looking specifically for viruses very similar to (SARS-Cove-2), but we didn’t find anything.” [Photo from Middle East in 24]
Owls Online 2021
I can't believe that it is nearing the end of June and this is the first official newsletter of the year. 2021 is definitely flying by!
Has the pandemic unleashed a plague of rats on our cities?
An interesting article on the surge of rodents during the lockdown. Science Focus. Published: 02nd May, 2021
Grade 8 hostel boys to become surrogate parents to owls
Rosebank Killarney Gazette: HOUGHTON – The owls were introduced to the Grade 8 hostel boys, ringed and placed in a pen where they will be fed and tended to by the learners for three to four weeks.
Fledgling given hope in Kelland
Randburg Sun: KELLAND – Here is why you shouldn't be so quick to rehome urban wildlife, like birds of prey, should you find them in your backyard.
A hoot and a cheer for 2020!
Our final newsletter for 2020 touches on our wonderful success in the Owl Box Project, our new stand at Lifestyle Garden Centre as well as our revamped website, our Christmas shopping catalogue and an invite to a talk by Jonathan Haw in collaboration with the International Owl Center in USA
