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Owlman

Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 Next review Nov 9, 2026

Painted illustration: owl-like winged figure in woods above a Cornish cove at dusk — AI rendition based on witness descriptions, not an actual photo.

Mawnan Church, Cornwall, near where Owlman was reported in 1976 — Mawnan Church · Kym Moore; uploaded by Fibberwikkle at en.wikipedia · Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons) · Image source

An owl-like humanoid reported near Mawnan church.

Hoax Verdict: Most likely a hoax or misidentified owl.

Region: Europe · UK & Europe · United Kingdom
First reports: 1976, Mawnan, Cornwall

Key sightings

Reports were publicized by Tony 'Doc' Shiels, a known prankster.

Best evidence

Sketches attributed to young witnesses; promoted by a self-described trickster.

Sources

Wikipedia: Owlman ↗