An Unusual Jailbird Is Found at Rikers Island: A Snowy Owl Gotham Rex 6 years ago An Unusual Jailbird Is Found at Rikers Island: A Snowy Owl Snowy owls are not often seen in New York City, and the sightings are even rarer in the summer. Share: Snowy Owl Is Spotted in Central Park, for First Time in 130 YearsDateJanuary 28, 2021In relation toBirdwatchingSnowy Owl spotted in Central Park for 2nd straight weekDateFebruary 3, 2021In relation toPets & Animals,Central Park,Manhattan,New York City,wild animals,animal,animal news,animalsSnowy Owl in Central Park gives visitors once in a lifetime sightDateJanuary 27, 2021In relation toPets & Animals,Central Park,Manhattan,New York City,wild animals,animal,animal news,animals