Owlman
Also known as: Owlman of Mawnan, Cornish Owlman
A towering owl-humanoid haunting the woods around a Cornish church.
April 17, 1976
Mawnan, Cornwall, England
5-6 ft tall
Observant, hovering
Sporadic sightings since 1970s
The Lore
In April 1976, two young girls near Mawnan Church in Cornwall, England reported a large winged creature hovering above the church tower. Described as a man-sized owl with pointed ears, red eyes, and black pincer-like claws, sightings continued through 1978 and sporadically into the 1990s. Researcher Tony 'Doc' Shiels investigated and drew parallels to Mothman.
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