Laguna Blanca's Lower School had the honor of having a special visitor come to our school. As part of the Eyes in the Sky program, Max, a great horned owl, came to pay us a visit. After learning about this beautiful bird and other birds of prey, we drew sketches of Max.

To learn more about owls or to inquire about having Max visit your school, contact the Santa Barbara chapter of the Audubon Society at

http://www.rain.org/~audubon/sbasbop.html

Facts About Max

• Max was adopted by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society after falling out of a tree as a fledgling.
• Max cannot survive in the wild because he has bonded with people to the degree that it would not be safe for him to be released.
• Max eats rodents and other small animals.
• Max has fostered several baby owls. He is a tender, loving father.

Facts About Max

• Gabriele is Max's caregiver. She respects his need to feel independent, while giving him all he needs to have a good life.