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Owl Conservation with a capital C!

Our November newsletter is out.

Owl education is key

Education is important when it comes to our night-time winged friends.

Owl family finds home in Birchleigh

Kempton Express: Choose owls above poison to control the rats.

Owl unseen for 150 years has been photographed in the wild for the first time

''British scientists working in Ghana have rediscovered a "holy grail" giant owl that has lurked almost unseen in African rainforests for 150 years.'' Photo: Shelley’s Eagle Owl. Photo Credit: Dr. Robert Williams / Imperial College London

Owlets are ringed after nesting in a Sandhurst owl box

SANDTON CHRONICLE – Four owlets were discovered after the owl returned for nesting in an owl box in Sandhurst.

Owlets, Art and Horses!

Check out our August 2019 Newsletter here.

Owlets released at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve

Comaro Chronicle: The owl feeding team are best described as surrogate owl parents as they continue feeding the owls well after their release.

"Owlproject.org help Charterhouse Preparatory create sustainable environment for owls."

"Together with Owlproject.org and EcoSolutions, the school’s Grade 7 classes built several owl boxes to give a cozy home to the majestic winged beasts."

Owlproject.org - creating owl friendly children.

Alex News: Owlproject.org was introduced at different schools in Alexandra a few years ago to educate people about the significance of owls on the environment.

Owlproject.org needs your support.

The 2019 Annual Art Project is... a 3D Owl Puzzle!

Owls and Education: Presentation

Jonathan Haw, director of EcoSolutions and founder of owlproject.org is giving an online talk for the International Owl Center in Houston, USA on Sunday, 20th December at 21h00. Sign up and share!

Owls as a valuable component in natural and poison-free rodent control.

EcoSolutions is actively involved in several educational programmes. We conduct owl releases through Schools, Food Gardens and Eco-Estates around Gauteng.

Owls are helping winemakers stay away from pesticides.

"Winemaking is a delicate and millennia-old craft. To achieve a desirable product, vintners have to pay close attention to soil, rain, heat, and sunlight. Mice and gophers are other problems that vintners often turn to rodenticides to solve. In a bid to provide a more natural solution, a team of students at Humboldt State University in California is testing the efficacy of a centuries-old practice: using owls to hunt pesky rodents."

Owls are inspiring cutting-edge technology!

Scientists have developed a new noise-reducing material based on how owls fly silently - this owl-inspired invention could make cars, planes, and buildings much quieter in the future.

Owls at Risk: The Keurboom Park Story

The deaths of four Spotted Eagle Owls (Bubo africanus) in Keurboom Park highlight the deadly impact of rat poison and the urgent need for safer, non-toxic alternatives.

Owls can continue to enjoy the safe haven on Gleneagles Road

GREENSIDE – Newly installed signs on Gleneagles Road hope to encourage residents and motorists to be aware of owl activity.

Owls Inspire Young Minds in Thembisa

Owlproject.org brought International Owl Day to Thembisa schools, sparking joy and awareness. We are proud to support this colourful celebration of owls!

Owls Online 2021

I can't believe that it is nearing the end of June and this is the first official newsletter of the year. 2021 is definitely flying by!

Owls 'prey' to be rescued from trafficking

"Fuelled by various myths and superstitions, the nocturnal bird is illegally trafficked in thousands during Diwali." Owls have sustained a vivid presence in folklore, myths, and legends. However, their interesting intellect and persona also make them at risk of superstitious rituals, in turn making them prone to poaching and illicit trafficking.