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Barn owl greets school pupils

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Samantha Pope

Published: 8:00 AM November 24, 2013    Updated: 8:54 PM October 27, 2020
Year one Beech class with Chris Sperring withbarn owl bellatrix.

Year one Beech class with Chris Sperring withbarn owl bellatrix. - Credit: Archant

YOUNG ones at Mary Elton Primary School in Clevedon came face to face with birds of prey during a recent class treat.

Year one Beech class with Chris Sperring withbarn owl bellatrix.

Year one Beech class with Chris Sperring withbarn owl bellatrix. - Credit: Archant

Chris Sperring of the Hawk and Owl Trust talked to children in reception and year one about his birds and also gave them the chance to meet his barn owl, Bellatrix.

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