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Donkees

(32,561 posts) Tue Jan 28, 2025, 06:50 AM Tuesday

One of four rare Long-eared Owls resting in Central Park, NYC

Photo: Manhattan Bird Alert

One of four rare Long-eared Owls resting near each other in Central Park today. These owls sometimes arrive here in winter after flying south to avoid extreme cold or deep snow cover.

Jan 27, 2025

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One of four rare Long-eared Owls resting in Central Park, NYC (Original Post) Donkees Tuesday OP

Is there a photo credit? DaBronx Tuesday #1

Might be Ruben Giron's, posted this morning Donkees Tuesday #3

Thanks! Bonus pics! DaBronx Tuesday #7

Beautiful photo! Just 2 weeks ago we discovered Quakerfriend Tuesday #2

I hope they reappear for you. Central Park is too much of a hazard for owls. Donkees Tuesday #4

Four Long-eared Owls reside in this grove of spruce trees, Central Park NYC Donkees Tuesday #5

So glad they fenced it off! Quakerfriend Tuesday #6

DaBronx

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1. Is there a photo credit?

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Tue Jan 28, 2025, 07:09 AM

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Donkees

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3. Might be Ruben Giron's, posted this morning

Reply to DaBronx (Reply #1)

Tue Jan 28, 2025, 07:38 AM

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Photos: Ruben Giron

Long Eared Owl - A rare visitor in Central Park. Such a beauty. Pictures taken using Owl Etiquette by keeping a safe distance and being very quiet. Last pic - 2 LEOs perching together

7:00 AM · Jan 28, 2025

DaBronx

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7. Thanks! Bonus pics!

Reply to Donkees (Reply #3)

Tue Jan 28, 2025, 09:26 AM

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He gets great shots.

Quakerfriend

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2. Beautiful photo! Just 2 weeks ago we discovered

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Tue Jan 28, 2025, 07:32 AM

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one of these roosting under the eves of our small barn. We have not seen it again since.
However, there’s evidence that this has been a well used roosting spot over the years.

These owls sometimes roost together in groups of 50+ - And, groups of > 100 have been found!!

We are keeping a look out for his/her return.