Nesting owl attacks cross-country skiers near Kamloops
Posted Jan 14, 2023 1:38 pm.
An aggressive owl, who may not be the wisest bird in the flock, has been attacking cross-country skiers and snowshoers on trails south of Kamloops.
Overlander ski club general manager Chelsea Francis says they’ve consulted with biologists who say the great horned owl is likely preparing for its nesting cycle.
At least five people have been attacked, resulting in minor injuries.
Francis says the experts say it’s likely the owl will move on, and in the meantime, they’ve closed down four trails overnight.
