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Occupied Owl Boxes

44 occupied owl boxes in Gauteng in 2016! Boxes serviced, owlets ringed, owl pellets collected and analysed. The only urban owl project of its kind in the world. To all of our participants - we think that you are awesome. If you are interested in viewing the map in google maps, looking at the pictures, data etc, please email us

Gleneagle Road Owlet sees another day

A young Spotted Eagle Owl (Bubo africanus) was rescued after heavy rains destroyed the nest in a tree in Greenside.

Nature Calls: Barnstormers!

The Township Owl Project introduces owlets to schools in Gauteng. The birds are fed by pupils before being released, where they will control rodents.

Spring Newsletter 2016

'It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems" Rainer Maria Rilke

Are barn owls natures best pest control

A new study shows just how much owls can help farmers reduce rodents in their fields.

Insectivorous bats in integrated pest management (FAQ)

Bats, a serious component within integrated pest management.