{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61f9b731e619e20012dedf17/6a182c9d69630795d8960c33?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#171 Born Into It: Ziggy Gow-Webb and a Lifetime Among Birds of Prey","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61f9b731e619e20012dedf17/1779968955252-659c13b1-186c-4f13-a4f7-555931bead91.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>He was practically born in a nest. At just 22 years old, Ziggy Gow-Webb has spent his entire life surrounded by birds of prey at Raptor Refuge in Kettering, Tasmania — the facility his father, Craig Webb, built from the ground up over 26 years.</p><p><br></p><p>In this special short episode of the Citizen Science Show, host Dani Lloyd-Prichard sits down with Ziggy to hear his story: what it's like to grow up among eagles and owls, how raptors develop individual personalities, and what it feels like when a wild bird finally decides to trust you.</p><p><br></p><p>Ziggy also opens up about the refuge's 30–40% rehabilitation success rate, the reality of loss in wildlife care, and how every setback only strengthens his drive to return more birds to the wild.</p><p><br></p><p>And as a bonus, Ziggy reveals he's been living a double life. After just three months of posting social media videos about his daily work with raptors, he was approached to appear on <em>The Floor Australia</em> (Channel 9), a high-pressure game show where his expert category was nocturnal animals. Did he make it to the grand final? You'll have to tune in to find out.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode pairs beautifully with Episode #170, featuring Craig Webbn, the father behind the refuge, and together they tell a remarkable story of a family devoted to protecting Tasmania's most powerful birds.</p><p><br></p><p>🦅 To support Raptor Refuge: become a member or book a private tour at raptorrefuge.com.au</p><p>📞 Report a dead or injured raptor anywhere in Tasmania: <strong>1800 RAPTOR</strong></p><p>📱 Follow Ziggy's raptor videos on social media and keep an eye out for him on <em>The Floor Australia</em>, Channel 9.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>More Information</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://raptorrefuge.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://raptorrefuge.com.au/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/raptorrefuge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/raptorrefuge</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/c/RaptorRefuge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/c/RaptorRefuge</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/raptor_refuge/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/raptor_refuge/</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy this podcast, please like and subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>Leave us a review and share this show with your friends.</p><p>It really helps us to reach more citizen scientists, like you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact the Show</strong></p><p>We are always looking for more guests to tell us about interesting citizen science projects, research and events.</p><p>You can email us at: <a href=\"mailto:info@citizenscienceshow.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">info@citizenscienceshow.com</a></p>","author_name":"Citizen Science Show"}