It was a hoot! Feathered friends surprise Prince Michael of Kent Court residents

Above: (Left) Resident Ottilie greets Crunchie, a Northern White Faced Owl. (Right) Resident Jean is delighted to hold Gizmo, a Barn Owl.

To bring wildlife closer, residents at Prince Michael of Kent Court, in Watford, enjoyed a visit from a group of friendly owls. Handlers Owen and Mel from Owl Adventures led Crunchie, a Northern White Faced Owl, and Gizmo, a Barn Owl all around the Home and introduced them to residents. The residents were delighted to meet the calm animals, who were happy to be petted and stroked.

Resident Marie, who is a great bird lover, said:

The owls were incredibly beautiful and it was lovely to be able to get so close and to touch them. They were very well behaved!

Resident Eileen with Crunchie, a Northern White Faced Owl

Emma Bush, Prince Michael of Kent Court’s Activities Coordinator, said:

Owl Adventures’ visit was really fun. The owls brought a lot of joy, and calmness, which is so beneficial for our residents’ mental health and wellbeing.

Both residents and staff learned fascinating facts about owls. For example, that they can rotate their necks a maximum of 270 degrees, their wonky ears help them hear better, and the style of feather helps them fly silently.

[Summary: Residents at Prince Michael of Kent Court, in Watford,  enjoyed a visit from a group of friendly owls from Owl Adventures.]