I want one:
A GIANT owl that devours foxes and small deer is terrorising shoppers and drinkers in a town centre.Experts say the bird is capable of killing a fox or small deer and warn pet owners to watch their animals.
(Via Tim Blair & Harry Hutton.)
Comments (5)
There's a bird in Tulsa attacking joggers, but authorities don't know what type it is yet.
http://www.tulsaworld.com/NewsStory.asp?ID=070110_Ne_a1_air
Posted by Jeffro | January 14, 2007 10:41 AM
Posted on January 14, 2007 10:41
In 2004, my first full year of this house, my yard was patrolled by a platoon of blue jays, who had two nests on the premises and would not take guff from anything, be it shrike, squirrel, or meter reader.
I think this character would make a fine replacement, what with the jays having bailed out of late.
Posted by CGHill | January 14, 2007 11:40 AM
Posted on January 14, 2007 11:40
I particularly like how it's terrorising shoppers and drinkers. That's one perceptive owl.
Posted by Scott Chaffin | January 14, 2007 1:15 PM
Posted on January 14, 2007 13:15
Down here it's the mockinbirds you have to watch out for.
Posted by Andrea Harris | January 14, 2007 7:12 PM
Posted on January 14, 2007 19:12
In the Gulf last war, we had a white owl on board. I don't know how or when it came aboard, but I discovered it one night while doing security rounds in the cargo handling area (a large enclosed space extending for about half the length of the ship).
There I was, walking along, minding my own business, when this big bird - BIG bird - dropped out of the overhead directly in front of me, spread its wings with a loud "whooomp!", and took off flying down the deck.
I almost pooped my pants. Really.
Posted by Steve Skubinna | January 14, 2007 7:13 PM
Posted on January 14, 2007 19:13