Most probable explanation Owlet falling from nest or ready to jump from it and falling at the soil You were most probably walking too close to the hidden owle

Most probable explanation Owlet falling from nest or ready to jump from it and falling at the soil You were most probably walking too close to the hidden owlet. Father did what owls do when feel their owlets threatened, dive bombing from behind and attack directly to the head and neck. Rabies is a mammals disease, fortunately can't develop in other vertebrates or migratory bird season would be a nightmare, so this owl was not under the effect of this disease. Is a typical nest defense behavior. Nurses were probably upset against you