Snowy owl Luis disappeared from Neckarwestheim – police are asking for information!

Snowy owl Luis disappeared from Neckarwestheim – police are asking for information!

A snowy snowy owl named Luis has been missing in Neckarwestheim since last week. The owner, Uwe Haegler, is convinced that the protected animal, which is considered endangered, was stolen. Luis disappeared from his aviary on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday. Haegler searched for his owl for two hours every day, initially in the hope that it might have escaped. But he questions this theory because snowy owls are generally not considered great flyers and tend to sit on the ground.

The police, who are investigating this case, are asking for information from witnesses. There is no evidence yet of an attack by another animal; No traces of blood or feather remains were found. Police services indicate that there may be unauthorized access to the property. The keeping of snowy owls in Germany is subject to strict regulations, for which Haegler has a special permit.

Concern for the welfare of the snowy owl

Haegler expresses great concern for the well-being of his owl. After five days without food, Luis' life could be in danger. To secure the animal if it is found weakened, Haegler recommends throwing a cloth over the snowy owl. Despite the adverse circumstances, he remains hopeful that Luis will return unscathed, but has to admit that his chances are dwindling with each passing day.

The snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) is known for its distinctive, almost entirely white plumage on males and its dark spots on females and young birds. These impressive birds have a body length of 53 to 65 cm and a wingspan of up to 157 cm. Their habitat extends across the tundra regions of the Arctic, and they are also known as survival migrants, which can travel as far as central Russia and the northern USA depending on food availability.

Another notable feature of the snowy owl is its hunting behavior. They are active during the day and hunt primarily small mammals, particularly lemmings. During courtship, males make loud calls while females make quieter croaks. As shy animals, snowy owls aggressively defend their nests against enemies.

Given the circumstances surrounding the missing Luis, it becomes clear that these majestic birds are not only an important part of their nature, but also have emotional and symbolic meaning for their owners. We can only hope that Luis returns safely as soon as possible.

The information about the snowy owl and its lifestyle has been collected from various sources. Further details can be found in the reports from SWR as well as on Wikipedia.