Birds, the messengers

[Jow]

I have no idea where to post this but since this thread is about birds of omen, allow me to.
I live in Nairobi. Its relatively like any other city, urban, crowded etc.
In the recent past, I have enjoyed the company of these birds, The Barn Owls. Since I was a child, I remember my grandmother telling us that whenever the owls appeared, they were messengers from the underworld and more often than not their 'cry' signified that someone within the vicinity had to die...
Well, I have researched about them but it seems that many cultures regards owls as bird's of omen.
Every evening (these couple of months), these birds have kept me company starting about 6.40 p.m to around 4ish, often synchronizing their hooting deep in the night. initially, I disliked their presence, but with time, I have often looked out the window to acknowledge their presence, but now they are completely gone. Everyone I share the photos with responds in disbelief, especially due to the fact that these birds are a sign of bad omen in these parts of the world. I donno, five of them though?