3rd
Apr |
Representatives from RSPCA West Hatch visited
the Trust with members of staff from an Estonian rehabilitation
centre. |
7th
Apr |
  The
Easter school holidays started with the Bank Holiday
weekend being launched as a Mad about Owls
themed weekend. Children were invited to take part in
an Owl colouring competition, to dissect owl pellets,
to learn how to identify owls by sight and sound, and
to use radio recievers to track released owls. The good
weather over the whole of the two week holiday made
it a busy time for the Trust, including registering
almost double the number of members that joined during
the previous Easter.
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10th
Apr |
Interviews took place today for staff
to replace James and Clive who are sadly leaving the
Trust, and for additional temporary staff for the summer
holidays.
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13th
Apr |
Ashley gave an evening talk about the
Trust's work to Wherwell's church group.
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| Aviary at Changa Manga |
Chief Scientific Officer, Campbell Murn, flew to Pakistan
to be brought up to date with the progress of the new
Vulture Conservation Centre being built in Changa Manga,
and to assist in trying to catch this year's chicks.
News from the area is not good. Two previously productive
breeding sites are now empty, and only one nest site
was found in the Toawala region. This nest contained
but a single chick and a dead adult bird. |
17th
Apr |
Ashley and Trustee John
Ellicock met to discuss adjustments needed to update
the Trust's strategic plan.
Andover VIP (visually impaired group) visited the Trust.
Ashley gives an evening talk to Chute Gardening club. |
18th
Apr |
Discussions
are held with suppliers to provide furniture for the new
meeting and conference room facilities.
 Malay
Wood Owl chick hatched. He is currently being hand reared
to take part in demonstrations, and can be seen in an
incubator through the hospital window. |
22nd
Apr |
 A
baby Hawk Owl hatched. This is the first chick from a
clutch of eight eggs laid by our pair of Hawk Owls. |
24th
Apr |
 Tickets
for The Hawk Conservancy Trust fundraising summer ball
were available from today. To be held on Friday 20th July
the evening will feature music from 15 piece swing band
the New Antonians and an auction of promises
presented by Chris Packham. Tickets are priced at £45
per person, or £40 per person if you pre-book a
table of 10. |
25th
Apr |
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Falconer Sam Hunt visited Salisbury Plain with major Nigel Lewis of the Imber Conservation group to begin the monitoring
of Barn Owl nest boxes and the ringing of chicks. |
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Campbell gave Trust staff a powerpoint presentation
with photographs of his trip to Pakistan.
Ashley gave an evening talk about the Trust to Thatcham
Rotary Club.
 Milky
Eagle Owl chick hatched
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26th
Apr |
The second Trustees meeting of the year was held. |
27th
Apr |
Elaine Beer, a member who is an actress and RADA teacher,
spent a weekend at the Trust listeneing to all the Trust
commentators and providing advice on how to improve their
presentational and vocal skills. It is planned that she
will return in the winter months for some vocal coaching
sessions. |
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