Barn Owl

Last seen in Central Park over a decade ago, a Barn Owl has been seen for a few days.  I caught up with it this afternoon and got to watch it fly out from its roost after dark. It made one stop after fly out, and then flew across The Lake.

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Snowy Owl

This winter Snowy Owls have been spotted along the sea coast of New York City and Long Island this winter.  I love watching them from a distance. If you are interested in seeing a Snowy Owl, read up on the special care needed to watch these great birds before you go out to see one.

I was worried about this owl getting disturbed by people, but it and two other owls nearby managed to get spooked by a large four engine jet coming in low to land at JFK.

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Great Horned Owl

Just in time for Halloween, Central Park had a bright moon, a bat and a Great Horned Owl this evening.  I think it may be an old visitor, as it flew out to a favorite post fly out perch of the owl from two years ago.

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