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Barn Owl Family Becomes New York City's Latest Celebrities
Original: New York City's Latest Famous Family Is a Hoot. Yes, They're Barn Owls. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/11/nyregion/owls
A family of barn owls in New York City is drawing widespread attention and affection from residents, earning the nickname of the city's latest famous family. The birds, reportedly on the Upper West Side, have charmed New Yorkers with their presence, a notable event given barn owls' rarity in the urban environment.
Why now: Residents are delighted by the unusual sight of barn owls living in the city.
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- New York City's Latest Famous Family Is a Hoot. Yes, They're Barn Owls. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/11/nyregion/owls-upper-west-side-new-york-city.html # Science # Animals # Birds · nyt_science@robot.villas · 4
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