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[mosslands1]

why dont we all club together and buy some eagle owls from france and re introduce them arround our areas its allready been done in yorkshire and the irish lads have been doing it for a few years now . their main diet is birds of prey but can be reared on most types of flesh . anybody interested ?

[Guest TAMMY_1]

how would you go about it ?

[frank-123]

count me in

[Guest]

its been done outside perth

[Guest]

its been done outside perth

what if any results were seen Geordie ??                                                                          andy

 

 

[Guest]

I think you will see from the other threads on this subject that it's basically a non-starter. You can't release anything like that into the wild without a permit and at the mo don't see that permit being granted, too many organisations with clout would advise Government against granting it.

 

Would take issue about main diet too, because the blurb that we have on them is that they live on large mammals like rabbits. Like any bird of prey, they will also drive off or kill other birds of prey in their territory, but I don't think they actually go hunting for them.

[Guest]

The Eagle Owl, Bubo bubo, is one of the most powerful owls in the world. It is an inhabitant of Europe and Asia, and is a rarity in Great Britain. It is characterized by its very large size (26 to 28 inches long), the two tufts of feathers on its head and the large orange eyes. It is the largest of the European owls.

 

This cousin of the Great Horned Owl is rust brown above with dark brown mottling, pale below with longitudinal steaking and blurred crosswise markings.

 

It prefers to nest on cliffs, steep banks and in the abandoned nests of other large birds. Its prey includes rodents, hares, rabbits and large game birds. Despite its extensive range it is becoming increasingly rare and might be considered endangered.

 

There are eleven species of eagle owls, six of them are in Africa. Verreaux's Eagle Owl or the Giant Eagle Owl (Bubo lacteus) is 26 inches long and inhabits open wooded areas in the western and southern areas of Africa. Its round face is outlined with a black ring and it has large, dark eyes and fluffy ear tufts. Plumage is light gray below and dark brown above.

 

 

[Guest]

No doubt many of you will have seen the marvellous film (Natural World, BBC 2, November 16 & 20), which gave the news of the return of the European Eagle Owl as a breeder in the UK. The more observant amongst you will also have registered the fact that the Trust was involved in the making of this film, so no doubt you will be wondering what our stance is over this controversial event. I am sure you will not be surprised to learn that opinions are much divided over whether the birds currently breeding and being seen in ever-increasing numbers in Britain, are the ‘genuine article’ or simply birds which have been deliberately released or ‘lost’/escaped from captivity.

I summarize the WOT’s position as follows:

 

There is fossil evidence, first-hand observations of birds in the wild, plus anecdotal and a few confirmed reports (eg. Galloway, Invernesshire, and Sutherland) of Eagle Owls breeding in Britain before the Yorkshire pair, plus many instances of undoubted ‘escaped’ or deliberately released birds in England. The old literature gives many examples of birds being ‘taken’ (ie. ‘shot’) in a wide range of counties, as well as many ‘seen’.

The WOT has never released European Eagle Owls into the wild in the UK.

While we formerly considered any Eagle Owls seen or breeding in England as ‘suspect’, we have always believed that genuine wild birds were present and breeding in very small numbers in parts of Scotland. Our work in Finland demonstrated the difficulty of locating this species in the wild, due to the large size of their territories and their ability to stay hidden (as was clearly shown in the film). In the light of the evidence presented in the film, we now consider that any Eagle Owl reports must in future be treated with an open mind unless there is clear and indisputable evidence (e.g. unnatural tameness, presence of jesses or rings, etc.) that these may be ex-captive individuals.

Rather than it being incumbent on ‘believers’ to prove that observed Eagle Owls are genuine wild individuals, as in the past, we now believe it is for the ‘unbelievers’ to prove they aren’t!

While we accept that the Eagle Owl is a formidable predator well capable of taking a wide range of prey – including other owls and diurnal birds of prey - it also takes a great many corvids, rats and in particular, rabbits which Man usually regards as vermin. We regard predation by any predator as ‘natural’, even when the victim is something we ‘like’.

We regard the confirmation of the Eagle Owl as a resident breeder in Britain as an exciting event on a par with the reintroduction of the White-tailed Sea Eagle and reinforcement of the Red Kite population, and would draw attention to the fact that no-one complains about the Little Owl - which was a full introduction to Britain. We suggest that the opposition to the Eagle Owl is perhaps down to its size and expertise as a predator rather than being based on scientific fact or logic.

We believe the British Ornithologists Union should now add it to the official list of British birds and that the species should receive the same protection as any other bird of prey or owl, perhaps even being placed on Schedule 1.

The above remarks do not apply to any other species or subspecies of Eagle Owl (such as the commonly kept Indian (Bengal) Eagle Owl (Bubo bengalensis) or Turkmenian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo turcomanus) which should be recaptured if seen in a ‘wild’ state in the UK.

 

 

[majorpet]

why dont we all club together and buy some eagle owls from france and re introduce them arround our areas its allready been done in yorkshire and the irish lads have been doing it for a few years now . their main diet is birds of prey but can be reared on most types of flesh . anybody interested ?

 

WHAT I HEARD WAS THAT YOU CAN PICK A LOT UP FOR NOTHING.PEOPLE BUY THEM,THEN FIND OUT THEY ARE TOO BIG OR TOO MUCH TO HANDLE.

 

I WOULD RATHER TAKE MY CHANCES WIH AN EAGLE OWL,AS THEY DONT DIVE AT AROUND 250M.P.H. LIKE PERCY

 

MAJORPET

[frank-123]

The Eurasian Eagle Owl is one of the world's largest owls, and an extremely powerful bird.

 

In forested areas of northern Europe, which are typically inhabited by a number of species of birds of prey, there is often animosity between species. Here the Goshawk and Eurasian Eagle Owl are probably the most murderous!

The Eagle Owl is even known to tackle, quite successfully, raptors as large and swift as the Peregrine Falcon!

The Eurasian Eagle Owl is arguably the largest species of owl in the world (although a large Blakiston's Fish Owl may be slightly larger). In captivity, with access to medical care, regular food and, of course, no threat from predators or humans they may enjoy a life expectancy well in excess of 40 years.

Based on observations in the wild, those birds who survive the first year may expect to live for a total of 12-15 years.

 

bruno some people are saying the eagle owl will get the peregrine as it roost's at night

[frank-123]

The RSPB and other organisations have been providing nesting ledges and boxes to help peregrines re-colonise their former ranges in the south and east of England. Continuing vigilance is needed to keep in check the illegal killing of peregrines by gamekeepers and pigeon fanciers, and the robbing of nests for eggs and chicks by egg collectors and falconers. The peregrine is included on the Amber List of UK birds of conservation concern.

 

 

this was on the rspb website

[majorpet]

The RSPB and other organisations have been providing nesting ledges and boxes to help peregrines re-colonise their former ranges in the south and east of England. Continuing vigilance is needed to keep in check the illegal killing of peregrines by gamekeepers and pigeon fanciers, and the robbing of nests for eggs and chicks by egg collectors and falconers. The peregrine is included on the Amber List of UK birds of conservation concern.

 

 

this was on the rspb website

 

THEY WILL SHORTLY HAVE TO PUT RACING PIGEONS ON THE AMBER LIST AS WELL.

 

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME A HAWK GOT A DICKEN MEDAL!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

MAJORPET

 

[mosslands1]

does anyone know where to buy an eagle owl from

[harky]

does anyone know where to buy an eagle owl from

 

ask eagle owl on here he collects all the unwanted ones and relocates them or puts them to sleep if no one wants them am sure he could put you in the right direction

[korhil]

does any one know where you can get the big plastic eagle owl? i am thinking of putting one on the roof to keep the hawks away? not sure what the pigeons will think though?

[majorpet]

does any one know where you can get the big plastic eagle owl? i am thinking of putting one on the roof to keep the hawks away? not sure what the pigeons will think though?

 

if its of any help,ive heard that joe murphy B.H.W.scribe has a d.v.d. which ommits

the call of an eagle owl.

 

i think the idea is that you play it before you let the birds out for training round the loft.

 

give him a ring-might be just the thing!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

majorpet

 

 

[frank-123]

tammy1 is your man for that cd of the eagleowl i have a copy from him i would be willing to copy for anyone in need i go on holiday on the 9th of oct though so might have to wait till i get back

[Guest]

[/b]The Eagle Owl is even known to tackle, quite successfully, raptors as large and swift as the Peregrine Falcon!

 

bruno some people are saying the eagle owl will get the peregrine as it roost's at night

 

"The Eagle Owl is even known to tackle, quite successfully, raptors as large and swift as the Peregrine Falcon! " : - is very suggestive of a catch in flight rather than pick-off at roost, Bart.

 

I have seen both eagle owl progs on TV and they were shot hunting during daylight hours. Before seing that always took owls to be nocturnal birds, but thats obviously not the whole truth as on the TV prog they seemed to be on go at least before dusk and / or after dawn. That must up the chances of them coming into contact with other bird of prey species 'on the wing'.

 

During darkness, always thought an owl's hunt started when it spotted movement. Would have thought there would be little movement from anything roosting at night as absolute stillness in the dark is an animal safety strategy, but again that's just another impression and could be wrong about that too.

[frank-123]

i would not think an owl flying during the day could catch a peregrine it would be to fast

i will see if i can find anymore info on the eagleowl

[frank-123]

try this link for more info

http://www1.sch.im/wlp/pages/european%20eagle%20owl%202.htm

[chickadee]

does any one know where you can get the big plastic eagle owl? i am thinking of putting one on the roof to keep the hawks away? not sure what the pigeons will think though?

 

I've heard they don't work, but we've never tried it?

[majorpet]

i would not think an owl flying during the day could catch a peregrine it would be to fast

i will see if i can find anymore info on the eagleowl

 

yes but they would fight for territory.

 

majorpet

[mosslands1]

i want to buy an eagle owl can someone help ive tried eagle owl on here but no reply

 

[Guest]

i want to buy an eagle owl can someone help ive tried eagle owl on here but no reply

 

try the cage and aviary lad get them in there sometime

[harky]

i want to buy an eagle owl can someone help ive tried eagle owl on here but no reply

 

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