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Upper West Side Barn Owls Relocate After Water Tower Work

On November 2, officials and bird experts said all seven barn owls from a Manhattan water tower had been accounted for after repair work disrupted their nest, and that the family appeared to have moved to nearby roosts.

Environment Upper West Side

Work halted after Manhattan barn owl nest is damaged

Construction on a West 75th Street water tower disturbed a rare barn owl nest in Manhattan on October 29 and 30. State environmental officers intervened and ordered work to stop.

Environment Upper West Side

Roof Removed From Manhattan Barn Owl Nesting Tower

Part of an Upper West Side water tower used by a rare family of barn owls was removed on October 29, prompting state investigators to order demolition halted.

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