CHEONGJU, Feb. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — An eagle owl that has been poaching chickens has been ‘apprehended’ by the police. On February 15 at 10:40 a.m., a 70-centimeter tall eagle owl flew into a poultry farm in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province to feed on chickens. It wasn’t the owl’s first ‘offense’. According to the owner [...]
YEONGJU, Nov. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Yeongju and the local branch of The Korean Association for Bird Protection released six birds, designated as Korea’s natural monuments, back into their natural habitat. The six birds were three Eurasian eagle-owls (designated 324-2), two tawny owls (324-1), and one common kestrel (323-8). The birds were [...]
Sokcho, July 17 (Korea Bizwire) - An Eagle-owl, designated as a natural monument, has visited Sokcho City Hall every day for over a month, prompting curiosity among the city’s residents. The Eagle-owl repeatedly returns to the same spot, resting during the day, and sets out to hunt at night. The owl has already become a hot [...]