THE OWL AMONG THE LUMBERJACKS
The owl that has been terrorising lumberjacks in northern Quebec is still as lierce-looking as ever. It still gazes wildly on all -who approach it, but now it has a glassy stare, for it is stuifed. For several weeks this Virginia horned owl, the biggest species in the province, was responsible for a reign of terror at Boudreault’s camp. It would appear at dusk and swoop down on the lumberjacks, stealing their hats and trying to scratch their eyes. At least 40 men had terrifying encounters with it. When the savage bird was finally caught in a beaver trap it was found to weight 41b, with a wingspread of 4ft Sin, and standing 22in high.
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Evening Star, Issue 23686, 20 September 1940, Page 3
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120THE OWL AMONG THE LUMBERJACKS Evening Star, Issue 23686, 20 September 1940, Page 3
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