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International Owl Awareness Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas

June 27, 2025 Stuart Murphy

**Note: This page is not affiliated with the official organisers of International Owl Awareness Day. It is an awareness day celebrated to highlight the importance of owls and their conservation. For general information, please refer to reputable online sources, and for wider owl conservation efforts, consider exploring organisations such as The Owl Trust or the Hawk Conservancy Trust.

Tuesday 4th August 2026

Understanding International Owl Awareness Day in EYFS & KS1

International Owl Awareness Day, observed annually on August 4th, is a captivating opportunity to introduce young children to the fascinating world of owls! It's a day dedicated to highlighting the unique characteristics of these nocturnal birds of prey and raising awareness about their conservation.

For early years settings, nurseries, preschools, childminders, and Year 1 and Year 2 classrooms, this day provides an engaging theme for exploring birds, nocturnal animals, and wildlife conservation. It's about inspiring awe and wonder for nature, fostering curiosity about different animal adaptations, and understanding the role we all play in protecting our planet's creatures. This day offers fantastic planning ideas and inspiration for engaging activities that truly resonate with young minds, making learning about the natural world both mysterious and accessible.

Why Is Teaching About Owls Important for Young Children?

Integrating lessons about owls and other birds into your practice with young children (aged 0-7) is incredibly important for fostering scientific curiosity, ecological understanding, and a deep appreciation for the natural world. During their early years, children are often fascinated by animals and their unique behaviours.

  • Understanding Adaptations: Owls offer wonderful examples of how animals adapt to their environment (e.g., silent flight, excellent night vision, head rotation). This sparks curiosity about biology and the natural world.

  • Nocturnal Animals: It introduces the concept of nocturnal animals – creatures that are active at night – and how they differ from diurnal (daytime) animals.

  • Conservation Awareness: Learning about owls and the challenges they face (like habitat loss) helps children grasp the concept of conservation and why it's important to protect wildlife.

  • Observation Skills: Discussing owl features encourages careful observation and attention to detail.

  • Language and Literacy: Owls inspire rich vocabulary (e.g., hoot, talons, wings, nocturnal) and provide a fantastic context for storytelling and descriptive language.

  • Fine Motor Development: Activities involving tracing owl shapes or counting feathers, like our 'Mummy Owl and Owlets' Pencil Control Sheets/Mats', support fine motor skill development.

Engaging Owl Activities for International Owl Awareness Day (0-7 Year Olds)

Making International Owl Awareness Day a hooting success is easy with these planning ideas and activities perfect for EYFS and KS1 children. The focus is on discovery, creativity, and celebrating the amazing world of owls! Many of these early years and year 1 activities can be supported by the printable resources we have available.

Here's some inspiration for bringing the mystery and wonder of owls into your setting: (Please use your own discretion and knowledge of your children to ensure appropriateness of each activity and safety concerning any materials given and activity undertaken.)

  • Owl Sounds Exploration: Start by listening to different owl calls (hoots, screeches). Discuss how owls communicate. You can even try to imitate them!

  • "Mummy Owl and Owlets" Activities: Use our 'Mummy Owl and Owlets' Pencil Control Sheets/Mats' and 'Mummy Owl and Owlets' Pencil Control Mats' to help children develop pre-writing skills while tracing owl shapes. Follow up with the 'Mummy Owl and Owlets' Letters and Sounds Dice Game - Phase 2 and 3 Phonics' for fun literacy practice.

  • Owl-Themed Art & Craft: Provide materials for children to create their own owl masks, owl collages using feathers (or paper cut into feather shapes), or drawings. Our 'BIRDS - Display Banner' and 'BIRDS - Silhouette Puzzles' can inspire artistic creations. The 'BARN OWL PACK' also contains various creative and learning elements focused on this specific owl.

  • Nocturnal vs. Diurnal Sorting: Discuss animals that are awake during the day (diurnal) and those awake at night (nocturnal). Provide pictures of different animals for children to sort into these categories.

  • Counting Birds & Owls: Integrate numeracy by counting owls in pictures or counting owl feathers. Our 'BIRDS - 0-20 Counting Display Posters/Cards' and 'BIRDS - 0-20 Colour and Count Display Posters/Cards' are perfect for this, using a broader bird theme that includes owls.

  • Owl Movement & Role-Play: Encourage children to move like owls – flying silently, swivelling their "heads" (by turning their whole body), and using their "talons" to pick up pretend prey. Make use of our ‘Autumn - Animal Masks’ (both full-colour and colouring versions) to really bring this activity to life.

  • Build an Owl Nest: Provide soft materials like twigs, leaves, and fabric scraps for children to build pretend owl nests. Discuss where owls like to live and how they care for their owlets.

  • Owl Story Time: Read books about owls or other nocturnal animals. Discuss their characteristics and behaviour.

  • Feather Exploration: Bring in some bird feathers (found naturally, not pulled from live birds) for children to observe closely with magnifying glasses. Discuss how feathers help birds fly and keep warm.

  • Owl Display: Create a dedicated display area for your owl-themed learning using our 'BIRDS - Display Banner'. Showcase children's artwork and facts they've learned.

These activities offer great inspiration for making International Owl Awareness Day a memorable and impactful experience in your early years and Key Stage One setting, fostering curiosity and respect for these majestic creatures of the night.

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Printable resources to support teaching & learning surrounding: ‘International Owl Awareness Day’

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AUTUMN - Animal Masks - Colouring
AUTUMN - Animal Masks - Colouring

Autumn animal masks pack. Ideal for autumn themed role play and art and craft!

Pack includes 8 masks: badger, hedgehog, fox, deer, barn owl, red squirrel, grey squirrel and deer with antlers.

Keywords: owl, owls, badger, badgers, hedgehog, hedgehogs, fox, foxes, deer, deer, barn owls, red squirrels, grey squirrels, deer with antlers, owl babies, owl baby

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AUTUMN - Animal Masks
AUTUMN - Animal Masks

Autumn animal masks pack. Ideal for autumn themed role play!

Pack includes 8 masks: badger, hedgehog, fox, deer, barn owl, red squirrel, grey squirrel and deer with antlers.

Keywords: owl, owls, badger, badgers, hedgehog, hedgehogs, fox, foxes, deer, deer, barn owls, red squirrels, grey squirrels, deer with antlers, owl babies, owl baby

Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.

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BARN OWL PACK
BARN OWL PACK

The pages of this pack give some general information about barn owls and some fun and engaging activities to foster and develop children’s interest in them.

Pack includes:

• Fact posters x3 (Could be used as stimuli for a lesson input)

• Number slice activity (1-10) (Can be pre-cut for a pure number ordering activity or left to be cut by child to add scissor practice)

• Number slice activity - colouring version (1-10) (As above but to be coloured before cutting)

• Description sheet (Can be used as an independent writing activity or with an adult scribing the ideas of a younger child)

• A4 poster

• A4 poster - colouring version

• ‘Body Parts’ x3 (fully labelled, initial sounds only, blank)

• Draw and write sheets x3 (blank sheet, wide lines and narrow lines)

• 1x 4-piece puzzle

• Multimats x2 (for Colouring/Art & Craft/Loose Parts/Playdough)

Keywords: puzzles, activity, activities, facts, information, endangered, non-fiction, nonfiction, non fiction, problem solving, barn owl, woodland, owl, owls, birds

Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.

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NOCTURNAL ANIMALS - Find the Friends - Match Game
NOCTURNAL ANIMALS - Find the Friends - Match Game

Place as an ‘invitation to play’ as part of continuous provision and/or use as prompts during an adult led activity as follows:

Print and laminate the cards being mindful not to leave pointy corners.

Set up the two sets of animal cards. Choose one of the animals and say its name out loud, e.g. “Owl!”

Then say to the child “Can you find the other owl?”

Help the child through a matching game, whilst reinforcing the names of the animals.

Ideal for 1-2 year olds, but use of cards can be adapted for different age groups.

Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY. ‍ ‍

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NOCTURNAL ANIMALS - Colour and Craft Masks
NOCTURNAL ANIMALS - Colour and Craft Masks

Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY. ‍ ‍

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NOCTURNAL ANIMALS - Masks
NOCTURNAL ANIMALS - Masks

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NOCTURNAL ANIMALS - Silhouette Cards
NOCTURNAL ANIMALS - Silhouette Cards

Set of high Contrast black and white silhouette cards for ‘Nocturnal Animals’ theme. Perfect addition to your continuous provision surrounding this topic.

We have included a variety of cards in this pack for various purposes. The large high contrast images are well suited for visual tracking with babies and for decoration and displays. Our smaller cards are ideal for use with slightly older children in problem solving matching and sorting activities, either left out as an ‘invitation to play’ or as a more adult directed activity.

Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY. ‍ ‍

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NOCTURNAL ANIMALS - Who Is Awake? Provision Pack
NOCTURNAL ANIMALS - Who Is Awake? Provision Pack

Set of cards and mats for sorting of nocturnal and diurnal animals. A great addition to your continuous provision for a ‘Nocturnal Animals’ theme. The printables can either be left out as an ‘invitation to play’ or set up as a more adult directed activity. Children may use the materials in a very different way to expected, e.g. for small world role-play using the mats as back drops or as prompts for making animal sounds.

Possible adult directed activity:

- Print and laminate the cards being mindful not to leave pointy corners.

- Children to think about when different animals are awake and sort them according to Day and Night.

- Practitioners can choose between colour coded animals for extra scaffolding or uniformly coloured animals for additional challenge.

Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY. ‍ ‍

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NOCTURNAL ANIMALS - Tally Chart (early data representation provision)
NOCTURNAL ANIMALS - Tally Chart (early data representation provision)

Nocturnal animals tally sheet designed for aiding the development of early data representation skills.

Possible adult directed activity:

- Print several sets of the page of animal cards, fold them along the middle and then laminate them, being mindful not to leave pointy corners. (Or use your own nocturnal animal props.) Use the quantity of each animal you think is appropriate for your child(ren).

- Spread the cards out face down. Children to take turns turning over a card and then marking it on their tally chart. When all cards are turned, children to count totals and see which one they turned over the most.

- Variations include placing animals (cards or small world toys) around your setting or in a tuff tray for children to find and then make marks on the tally chart.

Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY. ‍ ‍

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BIRDS - Display Banner
BIRDS - Display Banner

‘Birds’ Display banner featuring: umbrella bird, vulture, robin, seagull, nightingale, swallow, penguin, buzzard, flamingo, magpie and barn owl.

Observation, Posters/Displays, Emperor Penguin

Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.

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BIRDS - Silhouette Puzzles
BIRDS - Silhouette Puzzles

This matching puzzle has a different connection for each set to allow the children to self-correct

‘Birds Silhouette Puzzles’ featuring: pigeon, vulture, seagull, robin, buzzard, magpie, blackbird, duck, barn owl, swallow, chicken, flamingo, goose and penguin.

Observation, Posters/Displays, Magpie, Robin, Buzzard, Seagull, Swallow, Penguins, Emperor Penguin, Flamingo, Owl, General Birds Topic, Pigeon, Blackbird, Duck, Chicken, Goose, Puzzles, Games, Fine Motor, Activities, Group Activities, Matching Activities, Uses shapes for tasks, Shape

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BIRDS - 0-20 Counting Display Posters/Cards
BIRDS - 0-20 Counting Display Posters/Cards

Our ‘birds’ counting posters include 20 different birds to making counting fun!

Birds featured include: penguin, duck, seagull, umbrella bird, flamingo, barn owl, quail, chicken, vulture, pigeon, magpie, goose, nightingale, buzzard, canary, blue tit, blackbird, sparrow, robin and swallow.

Observation, Posters/Displays, Magpie, Robin, Buzzard, Seagull, Swallow, Penguins, Emperor Penguin, Flamingo, Owl, General Birds Topic, Pigeon, Blackbird, Duck, Chicken, Goose, Puzzles, Games, Shape, Umbrella Bird, Quail, Vulture, Nightingale, Canary, Blue Tit, Sparrow, Counting, Number Recognition and Ordering

Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.

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BIRDS - 0-20 Colour and Count Display Posters/Cards
BIRDS - 0-20 Colour and Count Display Posters/Cards

Our ‘birds’ colour and count posters include 20 different birds to making counting fun!

Birds featured include: penguin, duck, seagull, umbrella bird, flamingo, barn owl, quail, chicken, vulture, pigeon, magpie, goose, nightingale, buzzard, canary, blue tit, blackbird, sparrow, robin and swallow.

Observation, Posters/Displays, Magpie, Robin, Buzzard, Seagull, Swallow, Penguins, Emperor Penguin, Flamingo, Owl, General Birds Topic, Pigeon, Blackbird, Duck, Chicken, Goose, Puzzles, Games, Fine Motor, Shape, Umbrella Bird, Quail, Vulture, Nightingale, Canary, Blue Tit, Sparrow, Counting, Number Recognition and Ordering, Colouring, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing

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'Mummy Owl and Owlets' Pencil Control Sheets/Mats
'Mummy Owl and Owlets' Pencil Control Sheets/Mats

These ‘Mummy Owl and Owlets‘ pencil control sheets/mats are perfect for the development of fine motor control using mark making tools or even just a tracing finger! Smooth and spiky patterns included.

Ideal for both individual use to ‘take home’ or laminated for multiple uses with whiteboard pens.

You may like to read ‘Owl Babies’ alongside this resource.

Keywords: mark making, make marks, activities, activity, woodlands, trees, forest, animal, dotted line, pencil control, fine motor, owl, barn owl, owlets, owl babies, finger tracing, smooth/curved lines, spiky/pointy lines

Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.

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'Mummy Owl and Owlets' Pencil Control Mats
'Mummy Owl and Owlets' Pencil Control Mats

These ‘Mummy Owl and Owlets’ pencil control mats are perfect for the development of fine motor control using mark making tools or even just a tracing finger! Smooth and spiky patterns included.

Ideal for multiple uses with whiteboard pens/a tracing finger once laminated. Mats could also be used with playdough or loose parts!

You may like to read ‘Owl Babies’ alongside this resource.

Keywords: mark making, make marks, activities, activity, woodlands, trees, forest, animal, dotted line, pencil control, fine motor, owl, barn owl, owlets, owl babies, finger tracing, smooth/curved lines, spiky/pointy lines

Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.

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'Mummy Owl and Owlets' Letters and Sounds Dice Game - Phase 2 and 3 Phonics
'Mummy Owl and Owlets' Letters and Sounds Dice Game - Phase 2 and 3 Phonics

Help your Mummy Owl to get home to her owl babies/owlets after a busy night hunting for food with this fun and engaging Letters and Sounds game.

Two different boards to choose from - one for Phase 2 Sounds and another for Phase 3 Sounds. Dice required.

Children choose a Mummy Owl to place at the start, roll the dice and move the appropriate number of sound squares towards their baby owls. When they land on a sound square they can practise saying the sound. Have fun!

letters and sounds, phonics, owl, owl babies, owlets, owlet, game, dice, turn taking

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National Beach Day | EYFS &amp; KS1 Activity Ideas
National Beach Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas

Sunday 30th August 2026: Splish, splash! National Beach Day, observed annually on August 30th, is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our beautiful coastlines, sandy shores, and the vibrant life found in and…

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International Dog Day | EYFS &amp; KS1 Activity Ideas
International Dog Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas

Wednesday 26th August 2026: Woof woof! International Dog Day, celebrated annually on August 26th, is a heartwarming global day dedicated to celebrating dogs of all breeds, pure and mixed. It aims to raise awareness about…

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International Bat Night | EYFS &amp; KS1 Activity Ideas
International Bat Night | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas

Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th August 2026: Swoop into action! International Bat Night is an annual event that takes place at the end of August across more than 30 countries to raise awareness about bats and their conservation…

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International Orangutan Day | EYFS &amp; KS1 Activity Ideas
International Orangutan Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas

Wednesday 19th August 2026: Swing into action! International Orangutan Day, observed annually on August 19th, is a crucial global day dedicated to raising awareness about the critical threat facing orangutans and the…

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World Elephant Day | EYFS &amp; KS1 Activity Ideas
World Elephant Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas

Wednesday 12th August 2026: World Elephant Day, celebrated annually on August 12th, is a significant global event dedicated to raising awareness about the urgent plight of elephants worldwide. It was launched in 2012 by the…

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Annual Perseid Meteor Shower  | EYFS &amp; KS1 Activity Ideas
Annual Perseid Meteor Shower | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas

Wednesday 12th - Thursday 13th August 2026: Get ready to look up! The Annual Perseid Meteor Shower, often considered one of the best meteor showers of the year, takes place every August, typically peaking around August 12th or…

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World Lion Day | EYFS &amp; KS1 Activity Ideas
World Lion Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas

Monday 10th August 2026: Roar! World Lion Day, celebrated annually on August 10th, is a powerful global initiative dedicated to celebrating the majestic lion and highlighting the urgent need for its conservation. It…

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International Cat Day | EYFS &amp; KS1 Activity Ideas
International Cat Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas

Saturday 8th August 2026: Meow! International Cat Day, celebrated annually on August 8th, is a purr-fect opportunity to celebrate our feline friends and learn all about them! It's a day dedicated to raising awareness about…

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International Owl Awareness Day | EYFS &amp; KS1 Activity Ideas
International Owl Awareness Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas

Tuesday 4th August 2026: International Owl Awareness Day, observed annually on August 4th, is a captivating opportunity to introduce young children to the fascinating world of owls! It's a day dedicated to highlighting…

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International Pirate Month | EYFS &amp; KS1 Activity Ideas
International Pirate Month | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas

August 2026: Ahoy, mateys! International Pirate Month, celebrated throughout August, is a fantastic, swashbuckling opportunity to inject adventure, imaginative play, and a whole heap of learning into…

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This page is for educational purposes only and is intended to support early years and primary practitioners with ideas and resources related to 'International Owl Awareness Day'. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by any official organisers of this specific awareness day. We do not claim any rights to specific trademarks or official materials associated with this day. For general information, please refer to reputable online sources, and for broader owl conservation efforts, consider exploring resources from organisations such as The Owl Trust or the Hawk Conservancy Trust.

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