Rare #BarnOwl family found nesting in the heart of #Manhattan
The owls have been spotted near #CentralPark, marking what one expert says is the first recorded barn owl nest in Manhattan history.
By Brian Lada, Oct 14, 2026
"A rare family of barn owls has turned part of Manhattan into its nighttime hunting ground, giving #NewYorkCity birders a sight many have waited years to see.
"The barn owls were first spotted on Oct. 6 and have gained the attention of the local birding community.
" 'Barn owls are extremely rare in the urban areas of New York City,' David Barrett told AccuWeather. 'I birded Central Park for eight years, nearly every day, before I ever saw a barn owl.' "
Read more:
https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/barn-owl-new-york-city-near-central-park/1946727
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