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Barred owl stole my hat on a nearby trail

Barred owl stole my hat on a nearby trail

I was out for an early run in Paradise Valley (Maltby/Woodinville area) this weekend when a barred owl swooped me and took my hat right off my head.

It hung out in a tree pecking at it, dropped it in the brush, then watched me try to decide if I dared go get it back. A little unnerving when you’re out there alone just after sunrise.

Funny thing is, I was actually attacked twice by an owl on a different trail about a mile away the week before – and I saw multiple owls on this run, so I’m guessing the young owls are establishing their areas and being extra territorial right now.

I had a 360 cam running and ended up catching the whole thing.

Anyone else had recent owl encounters?

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