The World of Owls - LIVE Owl Show

Our friends at Wingmasters will be at the library to teach us all about the incredible world of owls!

Owls are probably more misunderstood than any other kind of bird. These are hunting birds, yet their sharp beaks and talons are partly hidden under feathers. Owls have more and softer feathers than other birds, and this unique plumage gives them a plump, rounded look. Add an upright posture and huge eyes set in front like ours, and you have what looks irresistibly like a small, bemused person wearing a fur coat. In reality, owls are superbly adapted nocturnal hunters. This program shows how owls use their specialized powers of sight, hearing and flight to survive and thrive. A wealth of fact and folklore about these masters of the night explains the natural and unnatural history of owls. A variety of live North American owls provides the focus of this presentation.

For the safety reasons, we must stick to the age restriction of 6 years and up.

Seats are limited for this program. Please make sure to sign up each member of your group, including caregivers of children. All attendees must remain seated in a chair--floor seating for children will not be available, per the presenter's instructions.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Athol Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.