Owl Pellet Dissection Event
Discover What Owls Eat - A Hands-On Wildlife Science Experience for Curious Minds!
Date and time
Location
Ross Lucas Medical Sciences Building, University of Lincoln
Ross Lucas Medical Sciences Lincoln LN6 7FS United KingdomAbout this event
- Event lasts 50 minutes
Join us for a fun and educational Owl Pellet Dissection Workshop! This event is part of BioBlitz 2025 at the University of Lincoln - open to the public with free wildlife events on the 4th and 5th of July.
We have two owl pellet sessions you can attend:
- Friday 4th July 2025 6pm – 6:50pm
- Saturday 5th July 2025 10am – 10:50am
Wait… What’s an Owl Pellet? Let’s clear this up - owl pellets are not poo! They’re the parts of an owl’s prey that it can’t digest, like bones, fur, and feathers, which are coughed up in a compact pellet. By dissecting them, you can find out exactly what the owl ate - sometimes even identifying tiny skulls and bones of mice, voles, and shrews!
🔍 What to Expect:
- Hands-on dissection of real owl pellets
- All materials and equipment provided
- Identification guides and expert help
- Insights into local small mammals
- A chance to contribute to real science as part of the “Searching for Shrews” project run by The Mammal Society
Who Can Join?
- Suitable for ages 5 and up
- Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult
- Free to attend, but spaces are limited
- Booking required via Eventbrite only – sorry, no drop-ins!
📍 Location: A meeting point outside the Ross Lucas Medical Science building (LMS) - exact what3words location will be sent before the event, and don't worry, it'll be hard to miss!
Whether you're a budding biologist or just love nature, this is a unique opportunity to explore the secret lives of owls and contribute to real wildlife research.
The University reserves the right to postpone or cancel any events subject to inclement weather or other extenuating circumstances. Due to the nature of Bioblitz wildlife surveying events, dogs are not permitted, guide dogs are the only exception.
What is a BioBlitz?
A BioBlitz is a 24-hour race against the clock to discover and record as many species of plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms as possible. Community members, families, scientists, students, and teachers all work together - guided by experienced naturalists - to explore and document local biodiversity. Everything we find contributes to local and national wildlife databases.
BioBlitz 2025 – Discover, record, and celebrate biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Ages 5 and up due to the nature of this event - all under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times
A BioBlitz is a 24-hour race against the clock to discover and record as many species of plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms as possible. Community members, families, scientists, students, and teachers all work together - guided by experienced naturalists - to explore local biodiversity.