The Owl sanctuary

Its amazing what is around you and where you live, there is so much to see on your doorstep. As part of our plan to get out and see things more at the weekends, we visited the Raptor Foundation, near St Ives and Cambridge. Basically, its a 'shelter' for various birds of prey, and particularly owls - from all over the world. It was a great way to spend a couple of hours, just walking around the different cages. The high point was a display of a European Eagle Owl, really amazing beasts. Unfortunately, it was also bloody cold, so we ended up leaving earlier than we might have wanted to, with noses streaming and flesh falling off bones (or feeling like it was). Still, we fully intend to go again when the weather improves.