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

[Donkees]

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

[DaBronx]

1. Is there a photo credit?

[Donkees]

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

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]

7. Thanks! Bonus pics!

He gets great shots.

[Quakerfriend]

2. Beautiful photo! Just 2 weeks ago we discovered

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.

[Donkees]

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

[Donkees]

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

mbalerter: Do not enter their fenced-off area

[Quakerfriend]

6. So glad they fenced it off!