England's Mysterious Mothman from Cornwall Folklore - Owlman of Mawnan

Описание: In the quiet village of Mawnan, Cornwall in England the legend of the Owlman is a chilling tale that dates back to the 1970s. Known as Britain’s own “Mothman,” the Owlman is said to be a terrifying, humanoid creature with features of an owl—a giant bird-like figure with human characteristics and piercing, glowing red eyes. Sightings have concentrated around Mawnan Smith and the eerie woods near Mawnan’s ancient church, St. Mawnan and St. Stephen’s, intensifying the lore and mystery surrounding this strange creature.

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The Owlman’s legend began on April 17, 1976, when two young girls, June and Vicky Melling, claimed to have seen a massive, feathered creature with "horrible red eyes" and "pincer-like claws" hovering in the air near the church. Terrified, the girls described the figure as half-man, half-owl. Their father, Don Melling, took the sighting seriously and withdrew the family from the area, unwilling to let his children endure further fear.

A Creature of Nightmares
Eyewitnesses consistently describe the Owlman as a large, human-like figure, standing around five feet tall, with feathers covering its body, pointed ears, and massive wings. Its face is described as both "human and owl-like," with large, round eyes that seem to glow red in low light, adding to the creature’s menacing appearance. Some reports detail sharp talons or "claws" in place of hands, which leave onlookers feeling watched and threatened.

More Sightings & Local Panic
Following the Melling sisters’ sighting, other encounters trickled in. In July 1976, two teenagers, Barbara Perry and Sally Chapman, encountered the creature while camping near the same church. The girls claimed to see a figure rise from behind a grave, flapping massive wings, emitting a loud hissing sound before soaring into the night. Sightings continued sporadically over the years, with reports of the creature appearing in the same area, almost always near the woods and the graveyard of St. Mawnan’s church, now cementing it as a focal point of the legend.

Theories and Explanations
Theories surrounding the Owlman’s existence are varied and intriguing. Some local residents speculate that the creature could be a supernatural entity or an omen of misfortune, similar to other cryptid legends like the Mothman in the United States. The remote church and the surrounding woods are said to have an "eerie energy," which believers say could draw supernatural beings.

Skeptics suggest a rational explanation: the creature might be a species of large owl or bird of prey common to the Cornwall area, mistaken as something more sinister in dim light. Owls like the Eurasian eagle-owl are known to grow quite large, with wingspans up to six feet, and can appear fearsome in low light with reflective eyes. Owls also have been known to emit hissing sounds, which aligns with the descriptions given by witnesses.

Tony “Doc” Shiels and Controversy
An unusual twist to the legend is Tony “Doc” Shiels, a self-proclaimed magician and cryptozoologist who documented several sightings and produced the famous "Owlman sketch." Some believe Shiels may have amplified the legend by encouraging sightings or embellishing stories to draw attention to Mawnan. Critics suggest his involvement complicates the credibility of the sightings, with some labeling the Owlman as an elaborate hoax, intended to create a folklore tale for profit and fame.

Paranormal Enthusiasts and Modern Sightings
Interest in the Owlman continues to this day, with paranormal investigators and cryptid enthusiasts making pilgrimages to Mawnan to catch a glimpse of the creature. Modern reports have diminished, though occasional sightings are still reported. Local guides offer tours through the woods near St. Mawnan’s church, where believers claim to feel a "presence" or "energy" lingering near the site. Some have even claimed sightings through EVPs (Electronic Voice Phenomena) and thermal imaging but without definitive proof.

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