A smiling man in a green shirt and brown cap holds a small white owl in front of a large tree trunk and a silver ladder.

The Mendip Society

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Admission (Includes mince pie and beverage)

Owls, Conservation and a Life Watching Wild Things.Join us for a very special evening with renowned naturalist, conservationist and author Chris Sperring MBE, as he shares his lifelong passion for Britain&rsquo;s most mysterious and beloved birds &mdash; the owls.&nbsp;From the silent flight of the Barn Owl hunting across the Somerset Levels, to the secretive lives of our Little, Tawny and Long‑eared Owls, Chris will take you into their hidden world. Drawing on decades of hands‑on fieldwork, he&rsquo;ll explore the challenges our owls face today, the inspiring community projects making a real difference, and how each of us can help ensure these magnificent birds continue to grace our landscapes for generations to come.&nbsp;Chris will also be talking about his beautiful new book &mdash; Ghosts of the Night, published by William Collins &mdash; a heartfelt journey into the lives of our owls, blending personal stories, natural history and urgent conservation. Books will be available to purchase on the night, with the chance to get your copy signed.

Owls, Conservation and a Life Watching Wild Things.Join us for a very special evening with renowned naturalist, conservationist and author Chris Sperring MBE, as he shares his lifelong passion for Britain’s most mysterious and beloved birds — the owls. From the silent flight of the Barn Owl hunting across the Somerset Levels, to the secretive lives of our Little, Tawny and Long‑eared Owls, Chris will take you into their hidden world. Drawing on decades of hands‑on fieldwork, he’ll explore the challenges our owls face today, the inspiring community projects making a real difference, and how each of us can help ensure these magnificent birds continue to grace our landscapes for generations to come. Chris will also be talking about his beautiful new book — Ghosts of the Night, published by William Collins — a heartfelt journey into the lives of our owls, blending personal stories, natural history and urgent conservation. Books will be available to purchase on the night, with the chance to get your copy signed.

The Mendip Society

Ghosts of the Night. An evening with Chris Sperring MBE

Wick Rd

Admission (Includes mince pie and beverage)

£5