Anyone ever climb into a balcony and after starting to clean realize you are in an owls nest? I woke him up I guess. First clue he was there was the little bones covering the ground. The stench when he moved because I woke him up was the other clue. I have lazy workers to thank for not locking the door or I’d be totally Screwed. Place is empty other than a stem cell research place and a vets office. I wasnt going near there again or id have better pics of the guy. But I got one from across the parking lot when he perched on the roof above his nest. Never Even considered this could be an issue. I’m still shaken up.
The stench of the owl is something I will never forget. It was horrible.
Since there was a nest, then yea, a bird of prey like an owl can be a dangerous encounter. Birds “nest” for one reason and they will protect their young 'uns.