The National Trust is joining forces with the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority and the Tinkers Hill Trust Birds of Prey and Swan Rescue Centre for a family friendly day to discover more about these delightful, nocturnal birds.
Local owl expert, Maria Evans who runs the Tinkers Hill Trust at Amroth, and has spent 30 years rescuing and rehabilitating wild birds, will be bringing a tame barn owl with her, so that children will be able to see how beautiful these creatures are.
National Park ranger Kiri Howell will be on hand to lead owl habitat walks and brave children can also join her for a close up look at the contents of owl pellets.
The day will include owly crafts, films about Maria's dramatic bird rescues and a chance to meet some guest owls from the Glantawe Owl and Hawking Club.
"We are hoping to have at least three of Britain's native owl species here on the day, a tawny, barn and little owl," said Elizabeth Sleight, Colby's events coordinator. "Hopefully some baby owls too!"
Recent counts have shown that barn owls in Pembrokeshire are doing particularly well as they have adapted to breeding in nesting boxes as well as their traditional habitat of derelict farm buildings.
Tawny owls prefer to nest in the crevices of big old trees so woodland management is crucial to their success. Both the National Trust and the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority have worked hard to restore broad leafed woodlands and create the perfect habitats for tawny owls to thrive.
Owl prowl events will take place from 11 am - 3.30 pm on Monday, normal admission to Colby applies and there is no charge for owl activities, but donations to the Tinkers Hill Trust will be welcome. For further information call (01834) 811885.