Friendly Dutch Owl Loves To Land On People's Heads

An owl that likes to land on people’s heads has rocketed a small Dutch town to fame. Menno Shaefer, a 48-year-old from Zaandam, Netherlands, managed to document this friendly 6lb (2.7kg) European Eagle Owl as it tried to roost on the heads of onlookers in Noordeinde town. There, it sat for up to a minute before looking for another resting spot.

The residents, on the other hand are happy to see their place attracts sights, because of the owl. "Our village is finally on the map," a resident said. "I have seen photographers and birders from around the country, from The Hague to Spijkenisse, they come from everywhere to see the eagle owl." You can watch video below: