26/05/2026
This was on the hottest day this year. Absolutely appalled to see a tethered Siberian Eagle Owl being displayed on the lawn Coworth Park in extreme heat — part of the The Dorchester Collection, a brand that should know far better when it comes to animal welfare and ethical standards.
The owl was clearly showing signs of distress in the soaring temperatures. Using a magnificent wild bird as a decorative attraction on one of the hottest days of the year is not luxury — it is cruel, irresponsible and completely unacceptable.
Animal welfare should never be sacrificed for image or entertainment. The Dorchester Collection should be ashamed that this was allowed to happen.