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Northern Ireland too cold for Owls

by Geoff on October 9, 2009

A decline in the local barn owl population in Northern Ireland is thought to be in part due to the cold, inclement and damp climate in the area and partly due to a continual loss of habitat.
Concern is growing for the survival of the species in the area, with less than 50 breeding pairs having [...]

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Sanctuary set up to rescue Owls dumped by Potter fans

by Julie on August 26, 2009

With the popularity surrounding Harry Potter being so great in recent years an increase in the keeping of owls as pets has been seen across the UK as avid fans seek to copy the star of the books and movies.
Harry’s own owl is a snowy owl called Hedwig and although it is not strictly a [...]

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