Caithness Countryside Volunteers get a bird’s eye view

Birds of prey were with topic of discussion at the latest Caithness Countryside Volunteers meeting held last weekend on Sunday 19th of April.

Special guest at the meeting was a European Eagle Owl called “Star”, who belongs to professional falconer Kune Vanommeslaeghe.

Kune and Star met the volunteers at the Seadrift visitor centre at Dunnet and Kune gave a very interesting talk on birds of prey. Following the talk the group went out to Dunnet beach to see the Eagle Owl in action.

Dieter Tuerlinckx, Highland Council’s East Caithness Countryside Ranger said: “It was a very exciting experience, and Kune told us many interesting facts about raptors that you wouldn’t find in books. As a falconer she gave us a different view on these magnificent birds, and a practical approach on what to do if you find an injured one. We had a very enjoyable and information couple of hours.”

The Caithness Countryside Volunteers are set up by The Highland Council’s Countryside Rangers, who are part of the Council’s Planning and Development Service.

Anyone interested in joining Caithness Countryside Volunteers can visit the CCV website http://caithnesscountrysidevolunteers.org/caithness/