Barn Owl Family Draws Attention on Manhattan's Upper West Side

A family of barn owls nesting in a rooftop water tower near Central Park has captivated New Yorkers on Manhattan's Upper West Side.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · October 16, 2026 at 2:45 AM EDT · How we use AI

A family of barn owls has made its nest in a water tower on top of a building near Central Park, drawing attention on Manhattan's Upper West Side.

The owls have become local celebrities, with New Yorkers captivated by the family's presence in the neighborhood, according to NPR.

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