Owl 'a bit concussed' after falling out of sky and into Mitchell Street
AN owl fell out of the sky and landed in Mitchell Street, according to animal rescue workers.
The long-eared owl was "a bit concussed" after falling into the city centre street yesterday morning.
The Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue centre in Beith were surprised by the casualty.
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A worker at the centre said: "He's looking quite bright today. He didn't eat anything last night but he's been quite active today."
Workers posted to the centre's Facebook page: "This long-eared owl was a surprise casualty from Glasgow this morning.
"Apparently, it just fell out of the sky and landed in Mitchell Street, a bit concussed."
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