European Eagle Owl
Introduction
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European Eagle Owl
Image: © David Stowell Taken: 14 Oct 2006
This magnificent creature is part of the falconry display at the Shakespeare's Birthplace trust display in the grounds of Mary Arden's house at Wilmcote. Although many legends and myths surround the wonderfully wise looking birds the reality is unfortunately that the owl is only slightly less "intellectually challenged" than your average domestic chicken! All the same one would not wish to argue with those razor sharp claws and beak.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.219972
Longitude
-1.76282