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MASTERS OF THE SKY
Local students learn owls' mysteries
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Martin presents a poster of different owls to the students. - photo by JIM MISUNAS Great Bend Tribune
Three of Darcy Rhodes’ children were old enough to appreciate the beauty and mystery of the Masters of the Sky called owls Saturday at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center.Marin, 11; Lillian, 8; and Noelle, 4; will be share stories with their younger brothers about Thurston, the Great Horned Owl from the Brit Spaugh Zoo; and Archie, a Spotted Owl, from the zoo. Darcy deserves Mother of the Year honors for offering all five of her children a learning opportunity.The program was designed for children 6 to 12, but Addison Moore, 3, was escorted by her grandmother Karen Winkelman.Thurston drew the youngsters’ interest by hooting his mating call to start a presentation by Pam Martin, Kansas Department of Wildlife and parks educator. Thurston, on his best behavior, gave the youngsters a good show by turning upside down a few times.