North Wales Bird Trust
& the
Dominican Republic Owl Conservation Project
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EDUCATION FORMS AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR CHARITABLE
BIRD TRUST TO EDUCATE CHILDREN AND ADULTS ABOUT OUR
CONSERVATION, BREEDING AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMMES.
The North Wales Bird Trust is a registered Charity and we are
a highly specialised centre involved n the care and rehabilitation
of birds of prey and tropical birds. We operate closely with local
veterinary practices and the R.S.P.C.A. n this important work.
The N.W.B.T. presents exciting and informative educational programmes to a variety of audiences including schools,
civic groups,retirement homes and environmental organisations either here at the function rooms at Bodafon Farm
Park or at your own venue. The talk consists of one or two people accompanied by approximately three birds.
Depending on the time of year we will also bring baby owls to the talk. The person giving the talk will touch on a
number of subjects covering the work of the Trust, the various species displayed, environmental problems faced by
birds and what to do if you find an injured bird of prey, with questions afterwards. Generally speaking we will show
a British Barn owl, a tiny Scops owl and a European Eagle Owl. This is subject to availability.
The actual talk will last anything from 30 minutes to an hour, sometimes longer, depending on how captivated our
audience is. The birds are not flown but held by the handler whilst the talk is in progress and there is an opportunity
at the end of the talk for the audience to meet the birds. For schools we are able happy to tailor our talks to
encompass any subject specific material to fit in with the National Curriculum. We have also extended the animal
assisted therapy programmes which are offered to hospitals, special needs facilities, nursing homes and retirement
centres. A select group of tame, well socialised sanctuary birds provide education, entertainment and love to the
sick, injured and elderly citizens in our community. Everyone is encouraged to hold and interact with these birds.
Many staff working with the sick and elderly say this is one of the most successful therapy programmes offered to
date.
BIRD TRUST TO EDUCATE CHILDREN AND ADULTS ABOUT OUR
CONSERVATION, BREEDING AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMMES.
The North Wales Bird Trust is a registered Charity and we are
a highly specialised centre involved n the care and rehabilitation
of birds of prey and tropical birds. We operate closely with local
veterinary practices and the R.S.P.C.A. n this important work.
The N.W.B.T. presents exciting and informative educational programmes to a variety of audiences including schools,
civic groups,retirement homes and environmental organisations either here at the function rooms at Bodafon Farm
Park or at your own venue. The talk consists of one or two people accompanied by approximately three birds.
Depending on the time of year we will also bring baby owls to the talk. The person giving the talk will touch on a
number of subjects covering the work of the Trust, the various species displayed, environmental problems faced by
birds and what to do if you find an injured bird of prey, with questions afterwards. Generally speaking we will show
a British Barn owl, a tiny Scops owl and a European Eagle Owl. This is subject to availability.
The actual talk will last anything from 30 minutes to an hour, sometimes longer, depending on how captivated our
audience is. The birds are not flown but held by the handler whilst the talk is in progress and there is an opportunity
at the end of the talk for the audience to meet the birds. For schools we are able happy to tailor our talks to
encompass any subject specific material to fit in with the National Curriculum. We have also extended the animal
assisted therapy programmes which are offered to hospitals, special needs facilities, nursing homes and retirement
centres. A select group of tame, well socialised sanctuary birds provide education, entertainment and love to the
sick, injured and elderly citizens in our community. Everyone is encouraged to hold and interact with these birds.
Many staff working with the sick and elderly say this is one of the most successful therapy programmes offered to
date.
Song: Celine Dion - I’m Alive (Enable Sound)
All the money raised for our work is in the form of voluntary
donations from the public and private sectors, and every last
penny goes into caring for the birds and our educational
Programmes.
North Wales Bird Trust sanctuary is Based at
Bodafon Farm Park,
Llandudno, LL30 3bb, and is open 365 days a year.
We would love to see you at our sanctuary to meet
all the birds, and have a wonderful day out.
Recent visitors insist we are on the list of
'not ones to miss on the North Wales tourist track.
donations from the public and private sectors, and every last
penny goes into caring for the birds and our educational
Programmes.
North Wales Bird Trust sanctuary is Based at
Bodafon Farm Park,
Llandudno, LL30 3bb, and is open 365 days a year.
We would love to see you at our sanctuary to meet
all the birds, and have a wonderful day out.
Recent visitors insist we are on the list of
'not ones to miss on the North Wales tourist track.
Some brief instructions on what to do if you find an injured Owl or other Bird of Prey.
Remember the following:
Minimising stress is the prerequisite of effective first aid - more birds are killed by shock than their injuries!
So, whatever you do, swift action is a prime necessity as any delay increases stress. If you are actually able to
approach and pick up an injured wild Owl or Bird of Prey, it is likely that it is in a very poor state indeed,
and will further be traumatised by being handled! Never attempt to examine any injured bird yourself as this is also
very stressful and requires a trained rehabilitator or vet to do this correctly! Recognised practice for dealing with an
injured bird is that you:
1. Gently throw a jumper or blanket over the injured bird to keep it warm
2. Put the bird into a well ventilated, darkened cardboard box - not so small that the bird will sustain further damage,
but not so large that it can jump around inside. The box should preferably lined on the bottom with another towel
or, if not available, newspaper. Never use straw or sawdust and do not place water in the box.
3. Do not try to feed the bird. Get the bird to the bird of prey centre and rescue organisation as soon as possible.
4. Remember that birds of prey centres are there to deal with birds of prey. Contact US or the the RSPCA about
other types of injured bird, or take it to a vet.
5. Always wash your hands if you have touched a bird.
Remember the following:
Minimising stress is the prerequisite of effective first aid - more birds are killed by shock than their injuries!
So, whatever you do, swift action is a prime necessity as any delay increases stress. If you are actually able to
approach and pick up an injured wild Owl or Bird of Prey, it is likely that it is in a very poor state indeed,
and will further be traumatised by being handled! Never attempt to examine any injured bird yourself as this is also
very stressful and requires a trained rehabilitator or vet to do this correctly! Recognised practice for dealing with an
injured bird is that you:
1. Gently throw a jumper or blanket over the injured bird to keep it warm
2. Put the bird into a well ventilated, darkened cardboard box - not so small that the bird will sustain further damage,
but not so large that it can jump around inside. The box should preferably lined on the bottom with another towel
or, if not available, newspaper. Never use straw or sawdust and do not place water in the box.
3. Do not try to feed the bird. Get the bird to the bird of prey centre and rescue organisation as soon as possible.
4. Remember that birds of prey centres are there to deal with birds of prey. Contact US or the the RSPCA about
other types of injured bird, or take it to a vet.
5. Always wash your hands if you have touched a bird.