Barn owl family draws attention on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

Summary

A family of barn owls has nested in a water tower atop a building near Central Park on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, captivating New Yorkers, according to the reports.

Timeline

1. Phys.org

   16 Oct 2026, 02:00 UTCSource ↗

   Phys.org reports that a rare family of barn owls nested in a water tower near Central Park and has captivated New Yorkers.

2. NPR

   16 Oct 2026, 06:27 UTCSource ↗

   NPR likewise reports that a family of barn owls nested in a water tower near Central Park, drawing fascination on the Upper West Side.