I checked no one was looking, then furtively pulled the package from my coat pocket and quickly passed it over. “There’s some good stuff there,” I added, with a knowing nod. They examined the contents before tucking it into a rucksack. “Yeah, nice. Any chance you could get 10 for my mate?” And so it was that I became a prolific dealer in owl pellets, in school playgrounds, at work and even by post, in exchange for the simple joy of sharing this pastime.
Dissecting owl pellets – AKA owl vomit – is a beloved activity of wildlife groups and nature clubs. They’re so sought after that you can even buy them on eBay for a surprising price. Nowadays, I just supply the goods to a couple of old friends.
