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hlthe2b

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10. A handy owl tip... (especially if out at dark)-- wear a baseball cap..

Reply to happybird (Original post)

Fri Mar 22, 2024, 01:49 PM

Mar 22

There have been several instances of owls mistaking human heads-- for whatever reason-- when they are stalking prey. Those talons can do a "good" job scalping. At least with a cap on, you probably won't suffer the same damage. Carrying a light is good too. I take these things seriously given my pre-dawn routine walks with the pup.

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Almost took an owl to the face last night [View all] happybird Mar 22 OP

That's serious--as you note! slumcamper Mar 22 #1

Thank you! happybird Mar 22 #12

I almost got one in the face several years ago..... lastlib Mar 22 #15

Oh a nest would be pretty cool! Nittersing Mar 22 #2

Next time bang the door for noise before you step out in the dark. riversedge Mar 22 #3

when my mom retired early she had to go to her old school to finish off her contract AllaN01Bear Mar 22 #4

I do when going in the driveway or yard happybird Mar 22 #6

Owls do seem to like swooping and scaring humans at night. Attilatheblond Mar 22 #5

Ooh. I forgot about owl's wings being silent happybird Mar 22 #8

this is what happens when you wear Mickey Mouse hats when grilling. SYFROYH Mar 22 #7

Lol! happybird Mar 22 #9

A handy owl tip... (especially if out at dark)-- wear a baseball cap.. hlthe2b Mar 22 #10

Who could have predicted this? Who? GreenWave Mar 22 #11

An ever-so-helpful friend sent this, and I'm feelin' it happybird Mar 22 #13

Happy Owldays, happybird. Niagara Mar 22 #14

As far as I am aware this does no harm to an animal. Prairie_Seagull Mar 22 #16