A man in a green shirt and camouflage pants holds a barn owl in front of a large tree with a ladder leaning against it, set against a backdrop of lush green foliage.

Hawk and Owl Trust

LXCL:6pm arrival for a 6.15pm start. The talk will be approx. 1 hour, finishing around 7.15pm. Q &amp; A session following talk and time to sign books. Finish 8pm.

General Ticket

For anyone who has ever stood spellbound at dusk listening to the calls of a Tawny Owl or longed to learn more about these elusive &quot;ghosts of the night&quot;, this special presentation offers an unrivalled insight into a lifetime dedicated to their study and protection. Delivered by renowned conservationist and author Chris Sperring MBE, A Journey of a Life with Owls weaves personal memoir, scientific discovery, and on-the-ground action into one compelling narrative.&nbsp;The talk draws on his recently published book Ghosts of the Night: The Extraordinary Lives of British Owls, distilling years of field research into vivid, accessible accounts of owl behaviour, breeding habits, and the hidden lives they lead after dark.&nbsp;The presentation will also reflect on Chris&rsquo;s decades of work with the Hawk and Owl Trust, exploring the vital role the organisation has played in protecting raptors and their habitats.&nbsp;&nbsp;Whether you are a seasoned wildlife enthusiast, a local conservation volunteer, or simply curious about the natural world, this evening promises to inform, inspire, and deepen your appreciation for Britain&rsquo;s owls. Copies of Ghosts of the Night will be available to purchase on the night, with Chris on hand to sign copies and answer your questions in person.&nbsp;

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For anyone who has ever stood spellbound at dusk listening to the calls of a Tawny Owl or longed to learn more about these elusive "ghosts of the night", this special presentation offers an unrivalled insight into a lifetime dedicated to their study and protection. Delivered by renowned conservationist and author Chris Sperring MBE, A Journey of a Life with Owls weaves personal memoir, scientific discovery, and on-the-ground action into one compelling narrative. The talk draws on his recently published book Ghosts of the Night: The Extraordinary Lives of British Owls, distilling years of field research into vivid, accessible accounts of owl behaviour, breeding habits, and the hidden lives they lead after dark. The presentation will also reflect on Chris’s decades of work with the Hawk and Owl Trust, exploring the vital role the organisation has played in protecting raptors and their habitats.  Whether you are a seasoned wildlife enthusiast, a local conservation volunteer, or simply curious about the natural world, this evening promises to inform, inspire, and deepen your appreciation for Britain’s owls. Copies of Ghosts of the Night will be available to purchase on the night, with Chris on hand to sign copies and answer your questions in person.

Hawk and Owl Trust

A Journey of a Life with Owls – An Illustrated Talk by Chris Sperring MBE

Turf Moor Rd

General Ticket

£10

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