Owl attacks hawk at Vermont LL Bean store display

[Omaha Steve]

http://apnews.excite.com/article/20141107/us-odd--ll_bean-raptor_rumble-67d63e546b.html

Nov 7, 6:36 PM (ET)

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The grand opening of an L.L. Bean store in Vermont has ruffled some feathers, with an owl attacking a hawk in a shopping mall display.

Officials say a European eagle owl attacked a Harris's hawk Friday in Burlington's Town Center Mall.

The Burlington Free Press reports witnesses said the owl squeezed the hawk in its claws for several minutes, causing the hawk to shriek.

FULL story at link.

[JaneyVee]

1. When will the leaders of the bird community speak up...

Bird violence is out of control. They used to be all "give a hoot don't pollute", now they're cannibalizing each other!

[babylonsister]

2. Hahaha! Duzy!

Thanks, I enjoyed that!

[scarystuffyo]

5. Jackasses being Jackasses , this is the group

[Beringia]

3. Not wild birds, they are owned by a person

The birds are from Talons! A Bird of Prey Experience.

[scarystuffyo]

6. Fuck them

[shenmue]

4. Oh my goodness!

Everybody relax.

[juxtaposed]

7. i remember when LL Bean had american owls

[flamin lib]

8. The article says the birds were together for six years.

Who knew the owl would finally say,"Six years, six long years! Today's the day for your sorry ass!."