Hundreds of local people have learned about amazing local nocturnal animals at the annual Owl Prowl. “Owls are mysterious and sometimes misunderstood because they are active at night … but they adapt to this lifestyle in amazing ways,” said Melissa Prout, Conservation Educator with Ausable Bayfield Conservation. “The Owl Prowl is a way for people of all ages to find out more about these special local birds.”

This free annual event returns on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Morrison Dam Conservation Area Workshop, two kilometres east of Exeter, just south of Highway 83, at 71108 Morrison Line. This year’s event will feature live owls visiting from Mountsberg Raptor Centre. “People taking part at the Owl Prowl sometimes see or hear Eastern Screech Owls that live in or near Morrison Dam Conservation Area,” said Prout.

The hosts of the event offer two starting times. You may choose a 6 p.m. start time or a 7:30 p.m. start time. Each session is to start with a short presentation about what makes owls unique. Then you will have a chance to meet the owl ambassadors from Mountsberg, investigate owl artefacts, and join in a moonlit, guided night hike and call for owls. “It’s a hoot … literally,” said Prout.

Space is limited. Event planners ask you to please dress for the weather and leave your pets at home. There is no charge to attend the event but those taking part are welcome to donate to conservation education programs.

To learn more, visit the event page here, call 519-235-2610 or toll-free 1-888-286-2610 or email ABCA through the staff contacts page.