Hootie Hootie. Mystery Cache
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Can you find my OWL. the wooden OWL container was stolen, but "BeepCars" have replaced with a painted Rock Owl, This is not a SWAP ITEM, please leave for other s to enjoy. The Cache can be found at the following coordinates N 50 ??.??? W 001 ??.???
The Coordinates at top of page are nothing to do with this puzzle cache, so don't go there.
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THE PUZZLE BELOW GIVES YOU THE GRID FOR NEAREST FOREST CAR PARK
Parking at N 50 ??.??? W 001 ??.???
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If asked to nominate the New Forest's most abundant bird of prey, few would probably say the Tawny Owl. Yet it's true - the Tawny Owl is by far the most numerous. Largely silent, highly effective killers of the night, Tawny Owls are elusive during the hours of daylight, content to roost in tree holes or cavities; or pressed up against the trunk of broad-leaved or coniferous trees where they depend on cryptic plumage patterns and colouration for concealment from attentions of mobbing smaller birds.
Tawny Owls do, though, like a bit of warmth, particularly in colder months, and have been observed sitting atop conifers, taking in the sunshine; and pearched until mid-day in the entrance to roost cavities. But mostly, the presence of Tawny Owls is betrayed only by their well-known dusk vocalisations as birds rise from slumber and declare themselves to mates and neighbours in what amounts to a dawn chorus in reverse. Long, wavering hoots are often heard, and sharp 'ke-wick' calls, also Cat-like screams - caterwauls - are also a common feature of Tawny Owl boundary disputes, but perhaps the least known yet most appealing, call is a soft, bubbling purr audible only at relatively close range, a soporific, affectionate sound that drifts gently through the trees, catching well the mood of calm, night-time woodlands.
The Tawny Owl's rounded face, with what many consider to be a wise expression, presents a benign appearance, but Tawny Owls are actually violently efficient killers. Tawny Owl feathers are covered in soft velverty down, whilst the edges of the primaries are finged with short, fine bristles, features designed to silence the rush of air in flight. Large, highly sensitive, forward facing eyes with enormous light-gathering power give Tawny Owls binocular vision that helps when judging distances.
Tawny Owls hearing is also particularly acute, and, indeed, can bs said to be the Owl's secret weapon, enabling effective hunting on even the darkest of nights, Then huge, razor sharp talons offer little chance of escape before that vicious bill is brought into play.
NOTE ::: When heading to find my Owl, keep to, and follow the main obvious tracks, No need leave until you are near the oak tree.
Cache placed in accordance with the GAGB New Forest Guidelines. Please note there is No Night Caching allowed in the New Forest.
Additional Hints
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