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

VICTORIA — The City of Victoria has issued a warning after the same person was attacked by an owl at a park twice in three days.

The city says in a statement that it received a complaint on Oct. 4
about a barred owl attack on the shared pedestrian and bike walkway along Dallas Road between Douglas Road and the Beacon Hill Park Road exit.

The city says owl attacks are typically a result of “territory enforcement” as adult owls look to establish new territory or protect their existing space.

The statement says the city installed signs to raise awareness for park users about the aggressive owl in the area.