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A single great gray owl—known as the “phantom of the north”—now goes for 1 million kronor (about $120,000) on the dark web. So, teach the Police in relevant ar

A single great gray owl—known as the “phantom of the north”—now goes for 1 million kronor (about $120,000) on the dark web. So, teach the Police in relevant areas how to breed Grey Owls and pretty soon the market value precludes owl theft and the species is no longer on the red list. I'll hand-wave the economics and feasibility at this point ... OK, sillies apart, crime is here to stay and if you gradually exhaust one seam (mining analogy here) then you may cause another to become profitable - gradually. If you set fire to the seam then don't be too surprised if things change rapidly. On the bright side: journalists can publish articles about those rapid changes. Also on the bright side: the article doesn't ramble, is informative and is an enjoyable read - a good example of a journo in great form.

ghostbrainalpha 9y ago
The entire article only references owls once. As an owl enthusiast. I found the lack of bird related content extremely dissatisfying. Also in reply to your idea about breeding owls. I'm sure you can guess that it is difficult to breed these animals in captivity. If it were not, owl breeding would be more profitable than owl stealing. There are 3 reasons for this. 1) Owls are monogamous during the breeding season. 2) The hooting season is very short. 3) Owl eggs are delicious.
- gerdesj 9y ago
  I too felt a little sold short on owl refs in the article. I live next door to a park with a very decent owl population judging by the row the buggers make (Tawny and Barn owls at least) I've never tried an owl egg and I trust your assertion is not based on personal experience.
  - ghostbrainalpha 9y ago
    These are the only owl eggs we eat at my house. http://therebelchick.com/deviled-owl-eggs-recipe-california-ripe-olives-calolivecrafts/ http://therebelchick.com/deviled-owl-eggs-recipe-california-...
    - gerdesj 8y ago
      Nice one. However - chicken eggs is ... ... ... are they better? ... ... ... The olives are probably unperturbed.
- gaius 9y ago
  an owl enthusiast. I found the lack of bird related content Agreed. This is a better site https://www.owlsnearme.com https://www.owlsnearme.com

ghostbrainalpha 9y ago

The entire article only references owls once. As an owl enthusiast. I found the lack of bird related content extremely dissatisfying. Also in reply to your idea about breeding owls. I'm sure you can guess that it is difficult to breed these animals in captivity. If it were not, owl breeding would be more profitable than owl stealing. There are 3 reasons for this. 1) Owls are monogamous during the breeding season. 2) The hooting season is very short. 3) Owl eggs are delicious.

gerdesj 9y ago
I too felt a little sold short on owl refs in the article. I live next door to a park with a very decent owl population judging by the row the buggers make (Tawny and Barn owls at least) I've never tried an owl egg and I trust your assertion is not based on personal experience.
- ghostbrainalpha 9y ago
  These are the only owl eggs we eat at my house. http://therebelchick.com/deviled-owl-eggs-recipe-california-ripe-olives-calolivecrafts/ http://therebelchick.com/deviled-owl-eggs-recipe-california-...
  - gerdesj 8y ago
    Nice one. However - chicken eggs is ... ... ... are they better? ... ... ... The olives are probably unperturbed.
gaius 9y ago
an owl enthusiast. I found the lack of bird related content Agreed. This is a better site https://www.owlsnearme.com https://www.owlsnearme.com