Three Years of Change: Embracing Restraint-Free, Respectful Owl Care
In the three years since receiving our official licence, we’ve grown, learned, and evolved more than we ever imagined. This past year has marked a particularly profound shift in the way we care for and work with our owls. We’ve moved fully towards a restraint-free, cooperative care philosophy—one that places trust, welfare, and respect at the very centre of our practice. Everything is always changing, and we, too, evolve as human beings. Growth means listening, reflecting, and having the courage to do things differently when we know better. This journey has transformed not only the lives of the owls in our care but also the hearts and minds of everyone who visits or volunteers with us. From Control to Cooperation In the early days, like many working with birds of prey, our approach was influenced by traditional methods—techniques that often relied on control, routine restraint, and compliance. But as we learned more about owl behaviour, psychology, and emotional well-being, we ...