Owl I want for Christmas

ITH December just around the corner, we are all aware of Father Christmas’s imminent descent down the chimney, but, last night, we had a tawny owl arrive into the dining room via ours. We found him perched on the chandelier and, considering the room is full of glassware, he did no damage—unlike the crow that did the same thing a few years ago—and was eventually released through the front door. Benny the Patterdale is still intrigued by the event (right). Sue Morris, Gloucestershire

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