City of Victoria issues warning after owl attacks same person twice in three days

Victoria has issued a warning following a series of owl attacks on the same individual within a three-day span. The city reported an incident involving a barred owl at a park on October 4th. Such attacks are generally caused by territorial behavior as owls attempt to establish new territory or defend existing space. The city installed signs to alert park visitors about the aggressive owl in the area, marking the first time such signs have been installed for this purpose.

The Canadian Wildlife Federation noted that barred owls, a large species with round heads and no ear tufts, can be found throughout British Columbia and the central Prairies.