06/03/2026
6/03/2026 - 🦉 Summer Camp Spotlight: Owl Discovery Day! 🦉
Today, our campers at JF Shields Summer Camp became junior wildlife biologists as they explored the fascinating world of owls, with a special focus on the incredible Barn Owl!
Students learned all about owl adaptations, habitats, hunting behaviors, and the important role these nocturnal predators play in maintaining healthy ecosystems. They discovered how a barn owl’s exceptional hearing, silent flight, and keen eyesight make it one of nature’s most efficient hunters.
The excitement continued with a hands-on science activity—owl pellet dissection! Campers carefully examined owl pellets to uncover and identify the remains of prey animals, allowing them to determine what barn owls have been eating. By studying bones, fur, and other clues, students gained a real-world understanding of food chains, predator-prey relationships, and how scientists learn about wildlife diets in the field.
Learning came alive as curiosity, observation, and discovery took center stage. What a “hoot” of a day! 🦉🔍
