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Last Updated: Mar 17th, 2009 - 10:42:11
Learning Links for the Owls of Harry Potter
By Sarah Lane
Aug 19, 2006, 09:55 PST
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Additional Learning Links for Owls Inspired by Harry Potter
Save the Owls
Find out how you can help save the owls and write a letter to President Bush asking him not to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Source: Saveowls.org
Can Harry Potter Save the Owls?
Learn which Harry Potter character owns which type of owl.
Source: The Nature Conservancy
Discover the Magic of Britian
Order your free interactive movie map that lets you explore Britian and links to castles and various points of interest.
Source: ClassBrain, Inc., British Tourist Authority
National Geographic News
Several groups in the United Kingdom are concerned about the welfare of owls now that the second Harry Potter movie had been released. Find out why.
Source: National Geographic
National Geographic Slide Show
Learn about the elf owl, barn owl, eagle owl, and see pictures of hatchlings in this slide show.
Source: National Geographic
World Owl Trust
This organization in the United Kingdom has been protecting owls since 1972 and is responsible for introducing over 1600 Barn Owls back into the wild. Read about this charity’s work here.
Source: 2 World Owl Trust
World Owl Trust and Harry Potter
In the midst of all the owl hype the W.O.T. has come up with a way for kids to adopt owls and provide for them through a donation. Before you even think about getting an owl for a pet, read this.
Source: 2 World Owl Trust
Owls Theme Page
A teacher has posted an introduction to birds, general owl resources, an owl species list, owl myths, teacher resources, and student activity sheets.
Source: Jim Cornish, 5th Grade Teacher, Gander Academy, Gander Newfoundland, Canada
Scholastic Discussion Archive - Harry Potter Pets
The question in this disccussion is, “If you attended Hogwarts and had a pet, what kind of animal would your pet be? Why? What's his/her name?” Find out what these kids had to say.
Source: Scholastic
List of Mail Owls
This list includes all of the mail owls used in the Harry Potter movie. It has their owner’s name, house, owl type, and the owl’s name.
Source: Pottercharacters.homestead.com
Natural History of Owls
Get a general description of barn owls, barred owls, the eastern screech owl, and the great horned owl. Find out the geographic distribution, reproduction, ecological information, specific adaptations, threats and status, prey, and migration.
Source: The Raptor Center at Auburn University
Canadian Owls
This site has a good summary of the traits of California Spotted owls, Western Screech owls, Short and Long-eared owls, Flammulated owls, Barn owls, and Burrowing owls.
Source: Canadian Wildlife Service
Links to Owl Info
There are many inportant links to information about owls on this page including descriptions, habits, pictures, sanctuaries, paintings, books, resources, and collectibles.
Source: Ka-Neug Au, Micro Computer Systems Librarian & Business Specialist
Photovault of Owls
These pictures from the photovault owl file are in full color and demonstrate the beauty of this bizarre creature. See for yourself!
Source: Photovault.com
The Owls of Harry Potter
Learn more about the owls of Harry Potter and the threats to their survival in this special section. Find out where the owls live, what kind of owls the kids have as pets, what the owls eat, and quiz yourself at the end.
Source: The Nature Conservancy
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