Today we are taking a deep dive into some Irish folklore, the tale and mystery behind one of Irelands most famous mythical creatures, the Banshee! 🇮🇪☘️ | Irish TV

Did you know that the Barn Owl used to be mistaken for a banshee? A banshee is a female spirit from Irish folklore whose mournful wailing is said to foretell death or misfortune. Due to the Barn Owl's piercing shriek and ghost-like appearance, they have been mistaken for this mythological creature. Featured in this video is one of our Barn Owls, aptly named Banshee. She will be making her ghostly appearance on October 25th at our Owl-o-Ween event! Join the World Bird Sanctuary for a spook-tacula