HawkTalk Issue 95 Winter 2023

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HAWKTALK WINTER 2023 ISSUE 95

Guess the birds! Can you figure out the species from the silhouette? Each of these birds appear in our winter flying display…

True or false? Can you guess which of these statements about owls are fact or fiction? 1. M any species of owls can turn their heads 360 degrees. 2. T he Tawny Owl is Britain’s largest species of native owl 3. L ong-eared Owls ears can be held high or flattened against their head

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Origami Owl Fold your own Origami Owl to hang on the Christmas tree!

Bring your owl to life by decorating it with eyes and feathers, and attach a string to hang it on the Christmas tree.

Answers

2. True! The Little Owl is the smallest species of British owl. 3. False! Despite the name, these tufts are not their ears, but feathers.

guess the birds!: A. Striated Caracara, B. Snowy Owl, C. White Stork true or false?: 1. False! They can only turn their heads up to 270 degrees.