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It seems that one of the now essential accessories for some celebrity weddings is an owl; a la Harry Potter (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2287931.ece). Footballer, Wes Brown, is apparently 'hiring' Ollie the Barn owl to fly the wedding rings to his best man at the ceremony in Peckforton castle in Cheshire (http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/mar/03/owls-weddings). Ollie will work for a dead rat but I suspect his handler would appreciate actual cash. As an optional extra, guests can be met by a Golden eagle at the door. I suppose that this increases the viability of maintaining raptors but it does seem a bit naff.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Wednesday 4 March 2009
Owl Delivery
It seems that one of the now essential accessories for some celebrity weddings is an owl; a la Harry Potter (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2287931.ece). Footballer, Wes Brown, is apparently 'hiring' Ollie the Barn owl to fly the wedding rings to his best man at the ceremony in Peckforton castle in Cheshire (http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/mar/03/owls-weddings). Ollie will work for a dead rat but I suspect his handler would appreciate actual cash. As an optional extra, guests can be met by a Golden eagle at the door. I suppose that this increases the viability of maintaining raptors but it does seem a bit naff.
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That is so cheesy - I can't believe anyone would want to do that!! Oh well each to their own I suppose!!
Do the owls 'mind' doing these kind of tricks, I wonder?
Owls will do anything for a dead rat or a day old chick. Cheesy is the word!
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