Introductions
We are delighted to introduce you to Logan Billy a Great Grey Owl and the newest addition to our flying team at the Sanctuary. She is just over 2 months old and her training is going well. Watch her in … Continue reading →
Karen Hopkins
New Arrivals
EXCITING NEWS!!!! We are pleased to announce that Gary Zammit from Feadon Farm will be joining the staff at the Sanctuary in the middle of July 2021. Gary has many years of experience in wildlife conservation and management. We are … Continue reading →
Flying Team Update
We have been looking for some time to refresh our flying team and are pleased to introduce you to two new birds who once they have grown accustomed to their new surroundings we hope to have as part of our … Continue reading →
DUCKS AND GEESE
We have had to make some very difficult decisions regarding some of our residents. With eleven confirmed cases of Avian Influenza (bird-flu) in England, DEFRA have made it a legal requirement for all captive birds to be housed indoors, during … Continue reading →
The Wonder Tree by Teresa Heapy
The Sanctuary is pleased to be partnering with children’s author Teresa Heapy on the launch of her new book. Recently Paula and Karen along with Honey one of our Tawny Owls spoke with Teresa Heapy about The Wonder Tree and the … Continue reading →
Fundraising Thank you
Finlay Barrass a Year 6 pupil at Feniton C of E Primary School achieved his Torbay & Devon Civic Award in 2019/2020. This involved achieving various activities which included, an active and non-active hobby, active citizenship in school and the … Continue reading →
OPENING UPDATE
SCREECH OWL SANCTUARY TO OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM 6th JULY 2020 Since our last update in early June, the Government has issued a whole range of guidelines and there has been lot of paperwork to get our heads … Continue reading →
Birding Planet Partnership
For all those bird lovers out there as the Screech Owl Sanctuary we have partnered with Birding Planet an online bird watching community. They wish to support us and other bird conservation organisations on four different continents. They are raising … Continue reading →
Crowdfunding Update
Fundraising update.. we have reached 100 supporters and 32% of our target HUGE THANKS to all who have supported both via the fundraising page and directly. Today 05/05/2020 is #givingtuesdaynow so just a little reminder that we still need to continue … Continue reading →
Crowdfunding
We would like to thank the many supporters, near and far, of Screech Owl Sanctuary who have been generous with their support to date. Following a number of requests via facebook we have now set up a crowdfunding page on … Continue reading →
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE No 4
SANCTUARY WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE Since our last weekly news update life in the UK has been turned upside down and the government announcements and guidelines have significantly impacted the operations of the Sanctuary. We continue to be in operation to … Continue reading →
Mother’s Day Weekend 2020 – WITHDRAWN
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN FOLLOWING GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND – FREE CORNISH CREAM TEA FOR MUM 21st & 22nd March 2020 Bring your Mum to the Sanctuary for some special treats: – if you pay for your Mum’s entry, we … Continue reading →
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE No 3
Environmental News We aim to minimise the environmental impact of the Sanctuary – below is one example of an action we have taken Community Engagement During February we were able to provide support, via gifts, donations or sponsorship, … Continue reading →
St Patrick’s Day 2020
St Patrick’s Day – 17th March 2020 £6 entry on the day for anyone who can show proof of the following * being called Patrick * having an Irish address * having Irish ancestry or for anyone wearing an Irish … Continue reading →
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE No 2
This week we are focusing on our educational value. We are keen to promote and develop our educational links locally. In the first 2 months of 2020 we have made the following educational connections: – We have agreed 5 work … Continue reading →
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE No 1
SANCTUARY WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE On a regular basis we plan to report progress against our six core values. These values are: – Rehabilitation; Conservation; Education; Research; Community; and Environment. This week we are reporting on Community Engagement. As the new … Continue reading →
New Owners
We would like to introduce ourselves, we are the Hopkins family, (from left to right) Tamar, Kevin, Karen & Isaac the new custodians of Screech Owl Sanctuary.
Continue reading →A new Era
As some of you know the sanctuary has been up for sale for just over a year and it is nearly 30 years since we the founded Screech Owl Sanctuary and became the guardians of the owls. It is inevitable … Continue reading →
Visit England Award
We were extremely proud to be selected for the national awards and win the Bronze Award in the small attraction category at the visit England Excellence Awards which is a huge achievement for us. Thank you to all of our … Continue reading →
Donkeys
Scientific name: Equus asinus The donkey or ass is a domesticated member of the horse family, Equidae. The wild ancestor of the donkey is the African wild ass, E. africanus. The donkey has been used as a working animal for … Continue reading →