Category Archives: Otis Magazine
Editor’s apology
Posted on Monday, May 14th, 2012 by Suzy
Otis Editor Miss Suzy Smithson would like to issue a statement of apology to contributors Mr. Stanislav Khuchraew, his family and Mrs Olga Kishinevsky for a misrepresentative caption that appeared in issues 39 (Spring) and 40 (Summer) 2012 stating that Mrs Olga Kishinevsky was wife to Mr. Khuchraew. Mr. Khuchraew’s wife’s name is Mrs Larisa [...]
Bustard Brunches off to a fine start
Posted on Sunday, May 6th, 2012 by Suzy
The Hawk Conservancy Trust in Andover is home to the only Great Bustard aviary in Europe, and today the Great Bustard Group began a Summer of ‘Bustard Brunches’, a rare chance to see bustards enjoying a snack, and having some fun with their keepers in the process! Brave Charles Hibberd fed the eager birds a [...]
Fergus spots the Queen!
Posted on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 by Suzy
The Great Bustard Group was delighted to be invited to participate in the Queen’s Jubilee visit to Salisbury yesterday, and despite torrential rain until mid morning, the crowds were out in force and the GBG team was inundated with enquiries from interested visitors. GBG’s popular stuffed bustard Hercule caused quite a stir as always, but [...]
Open Day beats the rain!
Posted on Sunday, April 29th, 2012 by Suzy
GBG opened their doors for a day to the public, despite the howling winds and rain on Salisbury Plain the birds still popped their heads above the grass and visitors were able to see them from the purpose built hide at the Project Site. The Group ran mini-visits all day followed by tea and home-made [...]
Great Bustard team swoop in
Posted on Friday, April 27th, 2012 by Alex Stott
The Great Bustard Morris side from Swindon continue to make a splash in the local press: A group of morris dancers who base some of their routines on the lifestyle of the Great Bustard bird are coming to Devizes on May Day bank holiday Monday. The Great Bustard morris group, based in Swindon, is coming [...]
David Waters sends an update from Saratov
Posted on Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 by David Waters
Arriving in Moscow on Thursday evening saw a pleasant temperature, but all the ponds and lakes were still covered in ice. I had a productive meeting with the staff at Moscow Zoo about captive breeding of Great Bustards and about the autumn conference on the same subject. I am with Austin Weldon, making his first [...]
New Recruit makes Debut at our Creative Science and Technology Day at St. Andrew’s VA Primary School, Laverstock
Posted on Thursday, April 19th, 2012 by Alex Stott
On a cold, but sunny day in early February, the latest recruit to the education team – Li’l O the Great Bustard Chick – made a stunning debut as the inspiration for the Creative Science and Technology Day held at St. Andrew’s VA Primary School, Laverstock. Class 3 spent the day gaining insight into the [...]
