Friday, April 24, 2015

This Famous Dutch Owl Loves to Land on People’s Heads

Hallo! How the heck are you today? Glad you could fly by and drop in for a coffee and a virtual treat. Got a fowl tale for you this time. Hoo-ooo would of thought, eh?

A strange owl in the Dutch town of Noordeinde has become famous for its penchant for landing on people’s heads. It seems that the bird simply lands on people who happen to be walking by, for no apparent reason!

Apparently, a fence or a tree just isn’t good enough for the beautiful European eagle owl, weighing around six pounds. It only lands on people’s heads, staying perched for about a minute before flying off in search of its next target!

The residents of Noordeinde aren’t bothered by the owl one bit. In fact, they’re quite delighted with all the attention that their town is receiving, thanks to the wild bird.

“I’ve seen photographers and birders from around the country, from The Hague to Spijkenisse, they come from everywhere to see the eagle owl,” a cheerful resident said. “Our village is finally on the map!”

Could be a little unnerving though if you're walking, chewing gum, listening to your IPod and trying to text a message to someone when all of a sudden, your head is gripped by a ruddy owl!

See ya, eh!

Bob

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