Seven Hundred Owl-Lovers Flock to London Secret Viewing
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iStock/Thinkstock(LONDON) — Everyone has heard of owls, but very few people have actually seen one. That’s about to change, at least for a few days in London.
A cultural events planner offered lucky visitors a chance to spend two hours with owls in a secret location in East London. More than 100,000 applied for tickets to the empty space on Bethnal Green Road but only 700 were able to get one.
Some visitors like Evin Morrison came from as far away as California to be part of the experience.
“They’re just really majestic,” Morrisson said. “They’re on sweaters, necklaces and home furnishings, everywhere. I think that’s given them a little bit of notoriety.”
Seb Lyall, founder of the five-day gig, told ABC News the aim of the event was educational: Falconers walk around the room with the owls and give information about them.
While there are strict rules such as no standing and no stroking, everyone is allowed to take a picture with an owl or even hold one on the arm for a few seconds. The fun part, Lyall says, is simply being around owls and learning about them.
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