Animal Profiles

The Owls

Wizard the Europenan Eagle Owl ('Wizzy') holds a special place in many hearts as the very first owl to arrive at the farm, back in 2003. Visitors are always amazed that he is so big and powerful, and yet so friendly. He really does love a cuddle.

Likes: Steam trains; cuddles; small roe deer.

Dislikes: Dogs

Mione is our original Barn Owl. She is the softest and, many believe, the most beautiful of the owls. Inside all her feathers she is a tiny little thing, perfect for demonstrating to children how fluffy these birds are.

Special Talents: Dancing on her post; looking stunning.

Dislikes: Mori the Wood Owl.

Queenie arrived in 2004. Mione had escaped four days earlier and we had lost hope of finding her. The Screech Owl Sanctury (at Indian Queens, Cornwall) offered us a rescued owl, who had been kept in a cupboard as a pet. Despite her tragic start, she is very friendly and loves to show off. (Mione came back the day after - jealous.)

Wouldn't be seen dead: With a feather out of place; slouching.

Dislikes: Mori the Wood Owl.

Tommy the Tawny was christened 'Thomas', because he arrived during the Steam Railway's Thomas the Tank weekend, in May 2004. A friendly, laid back character, as a chick he watched TV from a box in the living room. Later, he surprised everyone by developing the 'tu-wit' call of the female. She was hurridly renamed Thomasina, Tommy for short.

Favourite TV program: Snooker

Hobbies: Tweeting on her twitter page; flirting with local male tawnys.

This area of the website is still under continual construction. Eventually there will be information on all your favourite Totnes Rare Breeds animals.