A community formed in Central Park around a barred owl with a charming, people-friendly personality. Saying goodbye isn’t easy. Source: New York Times
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Barry the Central Park Owl Dies
By Gotham Rex on August 6, 2021
The barred owl had attracted a devoted following of New Yorkers, drawn to her elegant feathers and fearlessness toward people. Source: New York Times
Snowy Owl Is Spotted in Central Park, for First Time in 130 Years
By Gotham Rex on January 28, 2021
The hordes came running and the snow-white raptor became the latest celebrity bird of Manhattan. Source: New York Times
‘I Had to See That Owl’: Central Park’s New Celebrity Bird
By Gotham Rex on November 17, 2020
New Yorkers are so obsessed with Barry the barred owl that some are concerned he could be scared away. So far, he seems to like the attention. Source: New York Times