Owl Prowl

On Friday, November 21, 2014, Friends and staff of the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge will host an Owl Prowl. What is an Owl Prowl? It is a nighttime tour of the refuge led by refuge staff that allows participants to legally spotlight for animals. Cotton wagons pulled by a farm tractor will travel through woodland and field sites throughout the refuge in search of animals that are normally active at night. Hopefully, our “spotlighters” may catch a glimpse of some of these animals including deer, opossums, owls, raccoons, and beavers. After the Prowl, the Friends will serve hot chocolate to warm everyone up! The Prowl will meet at 5:30 pm at the Lake Bee Recreation Area of the Carolina Sandhills NWR, approximately 10 miles North of McBee on South Carolina Highway 145. The Prowl is open to the public and free of charge, but reservations are required and the list will fill up fast! The weather will be chilly, so dress in layers and bring a stadium blanket for added warmth and a pocket flashlight to help you guide your way at Lake Bee. This event is NOT suitable for children under the age of 5 years old.