Spotted Eagle Owl
This cache was placed in honour of Franmarie.
For your involvement in caching in and around PE. You have kept Uitenhage alive with your caches. Even though you have only been caching for the past eight months, you have managed to knock up and impressive 463 finds. We still can’t believe that you managed to find your first few caches without a GPS device. You guys are a great team and a real asset to caching in PE. You’re almost at your 500 milestone. Keep it up!
This cache container hidden along the trail in the reserve. Please keep it stocked with small swag. Many thanks to the NMMU for allowing us to use the NMMU Private Nature Reserve for geocaching. Please abide by their rules.
The following strict rules apply:
1. Entry to the reserve is free but everyone must sign the visitors book found at the entrance to the reserve.
2. No vehicles are allowed in the reserve.
3. No fires are allowed in the reserve.
4. The reserve may only be used during daylight hours.
5. The rangers have provided the following cell numbers in case of emergency.
082 536 8192 & 083 446 8564
About the Spotted Eagle Owl:
These are quite large owls, measuring between 43 and 47 cm in length. They are often seen perched on top of the buildings, and have the habit of sitting next to building spotlights at night. It is thought that they watch the spotlight area to increase their hunting success. They also perch on street lights. Spotted Eagle Owls have a typical mellow hooting call. They may have day roosts in nooks and crannies of the building ledges, as they prefer to roost on rock (or cement) than in trees..