It was a warning. I was told very specifically that the owls are not what they seem.

_{[Cooper looks genuinely happy to accept that cup of coffee, and takes a sip of it as it is - black and wonderful. He sighs in content and thanks Rosie before returning his attention to the other man.]}

They could quite simply be very rare, or live in very secluded areas. All the same, it is a question worthy of consideration.