Many of the medium-sized and large species will unhesitatingly attack even a
human that strays too close, often directing blows with the feet and talons
at the intruder's face and eyes. There are well-documented cases of people
losing an eye due to Tawny Owl attacks, and the ferocity of a Great Grey
Owl at its nest is nearly legendary. Great Grey Owls are renowned for the
ferocious vigour with which they defend their nests and young. Humans who
stray too near a nest site are unhesitatingly attacked with the full force
of the owl's talons.
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