Residents at a Bath care home were recently treated to an unusual visit when three owls toured the building and met people living and working there.
Photo © MHA Stratton House
MHA Stratton House welcomed the birds from Owl Obsession UK, an organisation which provides tailored experiences, educational sessions and talks, as well as opportunities to get up close with its owls.
The team brought along three birds – Fudge, Splat and Woody – who spent around an hour moving through the home, mingling with residents and staff.
The visit was arranged by activity coordinator Louise Gascoigne, who has organised animal sessions at the home before, but said this was the first time they had hosted owls.
Residents enjoyed the experience, with many surprised by how soft the owls’ skin felt when they were able to gently touch them.
MHA Stratton House provides residential care for 33 residents.
Louise said: “The visit from Owl Obsession UK and their owls was great and went even better than imagined.
“I booked the visit last year and it was something I was keen to explore as it was something different to the usual animal visits we have.
“Everyone had a great time, the residents and staff were very happy to touch and get close to the owls and it was lovely to see.
“The owls went around the home, they were really well behaved and didn’t mind being touched.
“Some of the residents commented on how soft the skin of the owls was and were very intrigued to see them.
“The visit was definitely a huge win, and it could be something we plan to do again in the future.”
