Bugs R Us – Young
Naturalists Club
by
Lorrie Schrader
Our January 27,
2011 meeting was so special.
We had Rick Howie from Kamloops
speak to our group about Owls. Rick has
been leading the Christmas Bird Count in this and other locations in and around
Kamloops for many years and is a
preeminent authority on birds. Rick started the meeting off with a power point
presentation on the many Owls we have in the Shuswap area. His presentation was
enhanced with his Owl calls which he then encouraged everyone to try. But, the
highlight of the afternoon was special guest, Pilot the Burrowing Owl. Everyone
got a chance to pet Pilot and ask many questions about his diet, habitat and
territory. Pilot had everyone captivated
and graciously
