About this episode

The episode explores the connection between a Barn Owl's calls and the Irish banshee legend, sparked by a listener's experience in Wexford.

Listener Danny in Wexford shared a recording from his new home after spotting an owl circling overhead at night. The mystery caller turned out to be a Barn Owl seeking a mate — its eerie cries the same sounds that helped inspire Ireland’s famous banshee legend...

Topics covered

• owls
• banshee legend
• nature sounds
• animal behavior
• Irish folklore

Keywords

• Barn Owl
• Wexford
• banshee
• Ireland
• owl calls
• nature
• folklore

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: banshee

Places: Wexford, Ireland, Barn Owl

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