Knebworth care home residents take birdwatch weekend to the ‘nest’ level

Residents at a care home in Knebworth celebrated Britain’s best birds as part of the world’s largest garden wildlife survey – and it was a flying success! 

This year’s RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch saw residents at Care UK’s Knebworth, on London Road, celebrate the best of British birds with some exciting avian-themed activities.

As part of the celebrations, the home welcomed Wings of Freedom to give residents the opportunity to get close to some of the country’s most magnificent creatures. Everyone enjoyed the special ‘show and tell’ session and learned more about our feathered friends, including the Barn Owl and Tawny Owl.

Team members and residents also recorded the number of birds and other wildlife species that visited the care home’s garden – data which will be used by the RSPB to monitor trends and understand how different species are doing. 

Vera Moreira-Henocq, Home Manager at Knebworth, said: “Resident’s love taking part in nature-themed activities here at Knebworth, and we had a lot of fun celebrating this year’s Birdwatch event. 

“Animal therapy can be extremely beneficial for older people – especially for those living with dementia. Being close to animals can help lift a person’s mood, stimulate social interaction and ease agitation. Connecting with nature can also help to conjure happy memories and the associated emotions. 

“I’d like to say thank you to Wings of Freedom for joining us and making the day so special. Residents certainly had a fantastic time celebrating the best of British birds!”  

Knebworth delivers a full range of residential care for older people, including short-term respite care, nursing care and specialist care for people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. 

For more information on Knebworth, please call Customer Relations Manager, Paula Brown, on 01438 893411, or email paula.brown@careuk.com.

For general information please visit careuk.com/knebworth.