This is a phonetic translation of that Welsh word which both identifies the owl and also mimmicks the sound an owl makes. You can almost hear the owl saying its own name and laying claim thereto. Goodywho!
Of course, to have owls, there must be trees. Some extraordinary trees grow in Wales. There is or was a tree in Carmarthen which Merlin identified as being very important. He said, "When this tree shall tumble down, then shall fall Carmarthen Town!"
Some centuries later, a portion of the old tree is now exhibited in the local museum.
The tree was removed from its original location in 1978. Some say the town suffered from flooding during the successive hurricanes which followed. However, others would contend that the tree lives through generations of reforestation throughout the valleys and hills around Carmarthen. Who knows?
Owls in Wales are also lovingly referred to as "Wowls." That's short for Welsh Owls. I have links available to honor the work of those who are saving the Wowls. Please visit these links.
If you have other links for owl rescue, habitat preservation or protection; please forward that contact information by way of the email form.
This site will also host commercial and non-profit information in accord with the preferences of those concerned. Too, there's sure to be a hint of excitement for those who refer to themselves as Night Owls!
