New Barn Owl at NSC Walford

Oswestry, United Kingdom, October 24, 2015 --(PR.com)-- The Animal Management unit at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus has welcomed a new arrival, staff have been hand-rearing a Barn Owl since its birth 8 weeks ago. The Barn Owl, named Luna, will join the growing collection of birds of prey at the Walford Campus; Animal Care students learn how to care for and handle birds of prey, it is reiterated to students that all birds of prey are not pets whether or not they are hand-reared.

Sam Cank, Animal Care Technician and lecturer, commented "We are pleased to extend our bird of prey department. We are hoping in the upcoming months, she will be part of our Bird of Prey Experience that will be soon open to the public."

For more information about the Bird of Prey Experience at NSC’s Walford Campus, please contact Sam Cank on 01939 262183 or email s.cank@nsc.ac.uk. Apply now for Animal Care courses at Walford Campus. You can do so via the website at www.nsc.ac.uk or call the Admissions Team on 01691 688080. For more information about Taster Days and Open Events, visit the website at www.nsc.ac.uk.