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Barn Owls Draw Nightly Crowds: Rare nest tops water tower; scientists track unusual Manhattan family

A family of barn owls has taken up residence on a water tower in Manhattan's Upper West Side, marking a historic first for the borough. Residents were initially startled by the screeching sounds that echoed through the area in mid-September, only to discover the owls’ nesting site. As dusk falls,…

The Times of India · Oct 19

Rare barn owls with 'horror movie' screech take up residence in NYC neighborhood

A migration ecologist called the discovery of the barn owls’ nest ‘shocking’

The Independent UK · Oct 15

Farmers face a new threat from climate change. Black vultures are killing their cattle

Lobbying groups have been pushing for legislation that would allow landowners to kill more of these birds

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025