OWLS - Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter

This wildlife shelter rehabilitates injured and orphaned native wild animals. They also educate the public on the importance of wildlife conservation.

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• eNature.com Includes a field guide with over 5,000 species, a habitat gallery of places for wildlife near you, migration information, an ask-the-expert area, and more. You can also listen to an audio clip of the bird of the day!
• Lesson plan: Birds by inquiry Students will make observations of bird pictures to note the similarities and differences in one animal group. They will note especially the beaks, feet, wings and feathers of different types of birds. The life cycle of birds will be explored.
• Lesson plan: Birds of prey Student independently research several birds of prey and compare the predator/prey relationship.
• Lesson plan: Folktales and ecology: Animals and humans in cooperation and conflict Students study relationships between humans and animals in folktales in order to highlight issues concerning ecology and the environment.

Related pages

• Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge: Located on the north end of Hatteras Island, Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge provides programs which focus on "interpretation, environmental education, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, and fishing."
• North Carolina Coastal Federation: Visit the North Carolina Coastal Federation and learn about the projects that the NCCF is doing toward restoration of coastal areas in North Carolina.
• National Estuarine Research Reserve Systems - The Rachel Carson Component: Located in one of North Carolina's fastest growing areas, the Rachel Carson site is a center of marine research and education. The reserve is a diverse and productive estuarine system for birds, mammals, and fish.

Related topics

• Learn more about Carteret County, North Carolina, adaptations, animals, birds of prey, ecology, endangered species, environmental issues, environmental science, maritime, nature reserves, pollution, raptors, and science.

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OWLS was established in 1988 in response to a need for a facility where all species of injured, sick, and orphaned native wild animals could be cared for in a compassionate and professional manner. An OWLS educational program emphasizes local wildlife, ecology, adaptations for survival, human interaction, and local/national environmental issues effecting wildlife. The program includes a slide presentation addressing these issues, including some of OWLS’ past patients and their histories, hands-on activities with touch displays, and an introduction to one or more resident animals. Call the shelter at (252) 240-1200 to find rates for the tour. OWLS is located at 100 Wildlife Way, Newport, NC 28570.

Also see: Environmental Education Centers in North Carolina, Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter

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