Strachan House care home, in Blackhall, celebrated International Owl Awareness Day with a visit from some beautiful owl species from Owl Adventures UK.
Residents, family, and friends of Strachan House Care Home were delighted to see their new feathered friends flying around.
They enjoyed holding, feeding, and learning about several species, including a majestic barn owl and an impressive great horned owl. Owl Adventures UK, founded in 2011 by Ryan Stocks, prioritizes the welfare and conservation of birds.
The group rescues birds of prey after accidents in the wild and encourages support for endangered birds of prey in the UK.
General Manager Fran Fisher said, “Our residents have really enjoyed their unusual visitors today. We knew the birds of prey would bring fun to everyone, especially those who cannot join many minibus outings.
“We are always looking for new activities, and today we saw how much enjoyment and therapeutic value animals provide.”
Resident Rosemary was very excited by the birds from Owl Adventures UK: “Today was very enjoyable, and it was wonderful that the owls were free to roam amongst us.
“They are beautiful birds, and it was such an honour to hold and stroke them.”
Strachan House care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals.
Strachan House provides residential, nursing, and dementia care for short and long-term stays.
