Owlproject.org was founded almost 20 years ago. Its aim is to introduce young black South African children to the wonderful world of owls, their beauty as well as their enormous potential as partners in the control and management of rats. Rats are a daily scourge within the rodent infested and impoverished communities in which many young South Africans live. In order to achieve this, it is essential to demystify the negative stigma surrounding owls in Southern Africa.

 

 

 

 "Education is the key to conservation."

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Malnourished Barn Owl released after rescue
Jan 29, 2025

An interesting BBC article – after veterinary care, it's crucial to release wild animals back to their original habitat.

Teen donates homemade owl boxes to city of Hanford, California, USA
Jan 20, 2025

''California – A 17-year-old donated four homemade owl boxes to the City of Hanford.''

Owlproject.org working with Johannesburg Wildlife Vet
Dec 20, 2024

''EcoSolutions and Johannesburg Wildlife Vet celebrated the successful release of four young Spotted Eagle Owls back into the wild, as community efforts highlight the crucial role of owls in our ecosystem.'' - Fourways Review

Learners spread wings of conservation
Dec 09, 2024

''Grade 7 learners build and donate owl boxes to the owl project.'' - Roodepoort Record

Owl Naming Programme

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Owl Naming Programme

  
In most of the 11 official languages in South Africa, all owl species are described with one name. For example, the Pedi name for any type of owl is Lerubise while the Zulu name for any owl is isiKhova. The owl naming project is a national learner-led initiative to provide suitable names specific to each owl species within South Africa. Learners from different schools, cultures and languages have chosen names for our 12 owl species in their native tongue.  In time, we hope that these names will become the names with which specific owls are described by children and adults across the country. 

 

 

  Below is the name given to the Pearl Spotted Owl in SeSotho/Sepedi : Sephookonyana

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