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For more information on Marcia & Mark's Owl program follow the link below.
Eyes On Owls - Live Owl Programs

Join naturalist Marcia Wilson and photographer Mark Wilson in sharing their passion for owls! “Who’s Watching You? Owls of the World” will introduce you to the owls of New England and beyond. Some owls such as Great Horned, Barred and Eastern Screech Owls are more common than you may think. Boreal owls and Great Gray owls are a rare find here, yet are found on other continents, too. Others like Snowy Owls, Eurasian eagle owls and familiar Barn Owls feature in popular movies and nature programs. Mark and Marcia will share the field marks, signs and naturalist’s skills that you can use to find wild owls without disturbing them, while introducing you to six live owls up close. Everyone is treated to a hooting lesson, as well as tips on how to attract and protect owls near you.

These secretive birds are specially adapted for living in diverse environments, from marshes to tundra and from rainforest to grasslands. You’ll find owls on all the continents except Antarctica.

Most owls thrive on eating small rodents like mice and voles. Some owls take insects, ducks, snakes, fish, frogs or bats. One owl even relishes a meal of skunk!

Explore the world of owls with two talented naturalists and six lively owls, whose pursuits both near and far make this interactive program fun and educational!

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Biographical Sketch Marcia Wilson Naturalist Marcia Litchfield Wilson brings over 30 years of experience with natural history and field ornithology to her environmental education programs. Growing up in southeastern Massachusetts with birding parents, Myron and Beverly Litchfield, Marcia became entranced by the family bird feeders by age 6, and earned her own binoculars by age 12. As a young adult naturalist in the late 1970’s she was the “Voice of Audubon” at the Massachusetts Audubon Society headquarters in Lincoln, MA. There she focused on public education,, conservation and bird research. She was a seabird observer for Manomet Observatory and joined the ranks of Harvard’s Nuttall Ornithological Club as its seventh female member in 1980. After earning a B.S. in biology, she moved to Nantucket Island, where she nurtured her love of birds. Her 12 years on the island included protection work with rare Piping Plovers and Least Terns for the Trustees of Reservations. She also designed and implemented a natural history tour program on the Trustees 1100- acre barrier beach refuge. She wrote Nantucket’s weekly newspaper column. “Island Bird Sightings,” for 9 years. Now, Marcia follows in her mother’s footsteps, teaching children and adults about the natural world using live owls. Her presentations showcase her husband Mark Wilson’s wildlife photos and several live owls, providing all of us with lasting images of wildlife around us. Whenever possible, Marcia and Mark present their lively lectures together on the natural history of New England and the Arctic. Marcia and Mark Wilson are a charismatic team, photographing, teaching and sharing their passion for the natural world. Both are avid naturalists with biology degrees and a keen focus on birds. They offer Eyes On Owls programs, as well as Wildshot programs, cards and stock photos, from their home in rural northern Massachusetts.

Biographical Sketch Mark Wilson Mark Wilson is a wildlife photographer, photojournalist, writer and avid birder. In addition to being a staff photographer at The Boston Globe for 20 years, Mark’s column “The Backyard Birder” appeared biweekly for nearly 4 years in The Boston Sunday Globe. He wrote the Globe’s weekly photography column “Camera” for nine years. His photos have appeared in many books and magazines, including a National Geographic cover (Oct. 1992 bullfrog). A birder and outdoorsman since childhood, Mark combines a B.S. in Biology and a love of natural history with his photography, writing and lecturing while sharing his enthusiasm with others. His ability to interpret animal behavior and light brings a special dimension to his photographs and educational programs. Mark has traveled widely across North America from Alaska to Florida, and the Arctic to Australia. He and his wife. naturalist Marcia Wilson, often camp, canoe and hike to study birds, wildlife and ecosystems. Mark and Marcia run Eyes On Owls, an educational company that offers live owl programs. As Mark writes this, he is being studied in his office by two Spectacled Owls, the latest additions to their family of educational ambassadors.