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How do you cut Owl talons...? Very carefully it turns out. The Owl care at The Raptor Foundation in Cambridgeshire is something to see. This Owl is named Buzz Lightyears and was having it's nails manicured when we visited this week.
Don't miss the end of the video where you will see two of the cutest baby White Faced Owls you will ever see.
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Covid -19 Social distancing policy and public safety features in place 0:16
Owl care talon and beak trimming 4:27
White faced Owls 8:03
The techincal term for this operation is talon and beak coping. (trimming)
In the wild many birds would wear down their talons and beaks in their everyday activities huntling for prey and nest building but in captivity they sometimes need a little assistance.
We all need a little assisitance at some time and the Raptor Foundation is in need of some help itself right now with the current Corona Virus Pandemic.
Visitor numbers have dropped drastically and the outreach education work that they do for schools and local community groups has had to be cancelled due to the restrictions on movement.
They look after 200 birds many of which are injured, abandoned or just in need of a safe home.
Liz and Matt. The two staff members attending to the Owl in the video are in their own bubble so it was ok for them to be working so close together.
Liz is the hands on kind of manager a place like this needs with 7 other team members they have their work cut out looking after 200 birds and they are always busy.
During the early part of the Pandemic Matt & Elliot stayed on site for 74 days straight to see to the birds needs.
I am a Google Local Guide and was asked by Google to check in on local businesses and organisations to see how they are doing with their social distancing policy during this time.
The Raptor Foundation has everything under control for a safe visit. They have a one way system in place with clearly marked paths to follow and the seating is well spaced out in the flying display areas. Hand sanitizers are on every building that you enter. Face masks are required in all of the buildings.
Disclaimer: I was not paid to make this video by anyone or organisation.
They need support and have a go fund me page where you can make a donation if you would like to.
You can find further details on their website below
https://raptorfoundation.org.uk/
The Raptor Foundation
The Heath,
St. Ives Rd,
Woodhurst,
Huntingdon
PE28 3BT
01487 741140
Charity No. 1042085
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