Shoppers greeted by special visitor at Castle Mall in Norwich

Charlotte Simpson(8) meets Rik, a southern white-faced owl, that was brought to Castle Mall by Wing and a Prayer trustee Cat Hodgkinson during the charities fundraising event. PHOTO BY SIMON FINLAY

David Freezer Friday, December 21, 2012
12:01 PM

Castle Mall shopping centre in Norwich had a special visitor yesterday as Rik, a southern white-faced owl, greeted customers at its Castle Meadow entrance.

The owl is cared for at Wing and a Prayer Wild Bird and Owl Haven in Stratton Strawless, near Hainford, which is trying to raise £5,000 through a Christmas appeal so it can survive through until next spring.

Their plight was featured in the Norwich Evening News on Friday, December 14 and since then they have received over £1,600 in donations.

For more about the rehabilitation centre and its appeal, go to www.wingandaprayerhaven.org.uk