Tiny owl discovered in Rockefeller Plaza Christmas tree

5 days, 15 hours ago

If you spot the hidden owl in this tricky image, you'll be titled optical illusion expert of the day

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Spotted owls are disappearing fast, and federal cuts could mean no one’s left to count them

LA Times

A northern spotted owl photographed in 1995 sitting on a branch in Point Reyes, Calif. An academic partner on a U.S. Forest Service-led monitoring program for the endangered species said a federal hiring freeze will stymie this year’s survey. Vizzachero said the last update he got was that it would be “April, or maybe never.” A large-scale surveying effort for …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump’s hiring freeze could push an owl toward extinction, environmental group warns

The Independent

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3 months ago

Biden Failed To Protect Ancient Trees

Huff Post

Illustration: Maddie Abuyuan/HuffPost; Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images Sporting aviator sunglasses and standing in front of a lectern last month in Manaus, Brazil, in the heart of the Amazon, outgoing President Joe Biden spoke of the importance of safeguarding the world’s carbon-rich forests — a message he delivered numerous times throughout his tenure. And though Biden’s Forest Service halted some of …

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3 months ago

One owl rescued by a Minnesota woman is euthanized; efforts to save the other continue

The Independent

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One owl rescued by a Minnesota woman is euthanized; efforts to save the other continue

Associated Press

ST. PAUL, Minn. — One of the two owls rescued by a Minnesota woman in a story that went viral this week has died, but the other is still getting medical care. Wildwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Duluth said in a Facebook post Thursday that the snowy owl rescued by Annabell Whelan had internal injuries, a broken wing and a …

Minnesota Whelan Owl

3 months ago

Snowy owl rescued from car grille by Minnesota woman who saved another bird hours earlier

Associated Press

Annabell Whelan woke up Tuesday and frantically checked on her holiday overnight guest — Nowl the snowy owl, who she rescued from the grille of a car the day before. Whelan was out with her boyfriend’s family Monday in Duluth, Minnesota, when she saw the owl “just hanging out there, literally” after car and bird had collided, she told The …

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3 months, 1 week ago

The family Christmas tree isn't quite right... can you spot what doesn't belong?

Daily Mail

A family in Arlington, Virginia, was stunned to see an unusual addition to their Christmas tree. Initially a star, the Burgoyne family's 'tree topper' became a wild barred owl after it flew into their home through the chimney. The family took photos and a video of the bird, and enlisted the help of Sergeant Spencer Murray of the Animal Welfare …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Haul out the holly! Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives in New York City

Live Mint

NEW YORK — The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrived in New York City on Saturday, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Big Apple. It is the first Rockefeller Center Christmas tree to come from Massachusetts since 1959. It was met in New York City by smiling crowds who held cellphones aloft from behind barriers as crews attached …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Haul out the holly! Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives in New York City

Associated Press

NEW YORK — The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrived in New York City on Saturday, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Big Apple. It is the first Rockefeller Center Christmas tree to come from Massachusetts since 1959. It was met in New York City by smiling crowds who held cellphones aloft from behind barriers as crews attached …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

A green giant: This year’s 74-foot Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is en route from Massachusetts

Associated Press

BOSTON — A giant Norway spruce that will serve as this year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was en route to New York City on Thursday from its tiny Massachusetts hometown. Erik Pauze, the head gardener for Rockefeller Center responsible for finding the tree and helping transport it, said he first spotted this green giant back in 2020. The first Rockefeller …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

A green giant: This year's 74-foot Rockefeller Christmas tree is en route from Massachusetts

The Independent

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Goofy’ owls that nest underground become candidate for endangered status

LA Times

California wildlife policymakers have opted to protect the diminutive Western burrowing owl as they consider listing the rapidly declining species as endangered or threatened. “At long last there’s a glimmer of hope for California’s rapidly disappearing burrowing owls, who desperately need protection,” said Jeff Miller, a senior conservation advocate at the Center for Biological Diversity, in a statement. The owls …

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1 year ago

Burrowing owl faces ‘death by a thousand cuts,’ advocates say

LA Times

A burrowing owl in a busy park in Contra Costa County hidden among the rocky shoreline goes mostly unnoticed by passing parkgoers. And the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the California Fish and Game Commission codes afford protections to burrowing owls, but advocates say it’s not enough. Activists intervene on the owls’ behalf Portman spends a lot of her time …

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1 year, 1 month ago

What killed Flaco? Race to find out what happened in New York owl’s final hours

The Independent

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1 year, 1 month ago

Death of beloved New York City owl, Flaco, in apparent building collision devastates legions of fans

Associated Press

Tributes poured in Saturday for Flaco, the beloved Eurasian eagle-owl that became a feel-good New York story after escaping its Central Park Zoo enclosure and flying free around Manhattan. “Everybody feels the same, they’re devastated,” said Nicole Blair, a New York City artist who devoted much of her feed on the X platform to photos and memes featuring the celebrity …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Celebrity owl Flaco dies a year after becoming beloved by New York City for zoo escape

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped from New York City’s Central Park Zoo and became one of the city’s most beloved celebrities as he flew around Manhattan, has died, zoo officials announced Friday. This photo provided by Jacqueline Emery shows Flaco the owl, Aug. 18, 2023, in New York. This photo provided by Jacqueline Emery shows Flaco …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Celebrity owl Flaco dies a year after becoming beloved by New York City for zoo escape

LA Times

The Eurasian eagle-owl named Flaco sits in a tree in New York’s Central Park. After his zoo escape, Flaco became one of the city’s most beloved celebrities as he flew around Manhattan. Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped from New York City’s Central Park Zoo and became one of the city’s most beloved celebrities as he flew around Manhattan, has …

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1 year, 3 months ago

A Kentucky family gets an early gift: an owl in their Christmas tree

Associated Press

LEXINGTON, Ky. — One Kentucky family got a little something extra when they picked out their Christmas tree this year: an owl. Lexington resident Michele White told WDKY-TV that it’s a tradition for the family to pick out a Christmas tree every year and this year seemed no different. “We use this room nonstop: watch TV; the kitchen’s right here; …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Owl survives after spending night with head stuck in car’s front grill

The Independent

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2 years ago

Owl stows away on cruise ship for two weeks

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A small burrowing owl accidentally boarded one of the world’s biggest cruise ships for a two …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Flaco The Escaped Zoo Owl Can Remain In The Wilds Of NYC

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — For two weeks, an owl who escaped from New York’s Central Park Zoo has flown from treetop to treetop, eluding capture and amassing legions of fans worried about his ability to survive alone in the big city. Flaco, a Eurasian eagle owl who escaped from the Central Park Zoo, continues to roost and hunt …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Flaco the escaped zoo owl can remain in the wilds of NYC

Associated Press

NEW YORK — For two weeks, an owl that escaped from New York’s Central Park Zoo has flown from treetop to treetop, eluding capture and amassing legions of fans worried about its ability to survive alone in the big city. “We are going to continue monitoring Flaco and his activities and to be prepared to resume recovery efforts if he …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Flaco the escaped zoo owl can remain in the wilds of NYC

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We are going to continue monitoring Flaco and his …

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2 years, 1 month ago

An owl that escaped from the Central Park Zoo is still loose — and hunting on his own

NPR

An owl that escaped from the Central Park Zoo is still loose — and hunting on his own Enlarge this image toggle caption Seth Wenig/AP Seth Wenig/AP Flaco, the owl that escaped the Central Park Zoo in New York City nearly two weeks ago, is still on the loose. Scott Weidensaul, an author who researches owls, says he's "really not …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Owl who escaped from zoo is NYC's latest avian celebrity

The Independent

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2 years, 1 month ago

Owl escapes from Central Park Zoo, eludes NYPD, zookeepers

Associated Press

NEW YORK — An owl at the Central Park Zoo flew the coop after someone vandalized its exhibit by cutting through stainless steel mesh, zoo officials said Friday. The Eurasian eagle-owl named Flaco was discovered missing at 8:30 p.m. Thursday and remained on the loose Friday, zoo spokesperson Max Pulsinelli said. “We will issue updates as needed.” Eurasian eagle-owls are …

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2 years, 1 month ago

A Eurasian eagle owl has escaped from the Central Park Zoo and is still loose

NPR

A Eurasian eagle owl has escaped from the Central Park Zoo and is still loose Enlarge this image toggle caption Twitter/Screenshot by NPR Twitter/Screenshot by NPR Zoo officials in New York City are trying to recover a Eurasian eagle owl that escaped its enclosure on Thursday night. The owl, who lives in the Central Park Zoo and is named Flaco, …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Take a closer look at the rare snowy owl that’s drawn hundreds to a quiet Cypress neighborhood

LA Times

A snowy owl perches on a home in the 11600 block of Onyx Street in Cypress on Friday. Chris Spurgeon with the Pasadena Audubon Society theorizes that the rare avian visitor seldom seen south of the Canadian border was blown thousands of miles off course by a storm or perhaps cruised into the nearby Long Beach/San Pedro port complex on …

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2 years, 4 months ago

An owl twice attacked a Washington woman. A biologist says it's becoming more common

NPR

An owl twice attacked a Washington woman. A biologist says it's becoming more common Enlarge this image toggle caption Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images Kirsten Mathisen was walking alone in the woods by her Hansville, Wash., home when she was attacked. Sponsor Message toggle caption Kirsten Mathisen When she got home, her boyfriend helped disinfect …

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2 years, 11 months ago

How Pune wildlife enthusiasts rescued an owl that migrated from Europe and was nearly killed by heatwave

Firstpost

A short-eared owl was lying dehydrated near a grassland in Pune when a wildlife filmmaker spotted it. The bird was nursed back to health and is now ready to fly back home The short-eared owl migrates to the Indian subcontinent to escape the harsh winters of Europe. On day 3, it began taking short flights… it is now ready to …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Rare snowy owl soars over Washington, thrills crowds

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A snowy owl apparently touring iconic buildings of the nation’s capital is captivating birdwatchers who manage to get a glimpse of the rare, resplendent visitor from the Arctic. “Snowy owls are coming from a part of the world where they see almost nothing human, from completely treeless open Arctic tundra,” said Scott Weidensaul, a researcher at nonprofit Project …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Giant Christmas tree outside Fox News headquarters set afire

Associated Press

NEW YORK — A man was charged with arson and other crimes Wednesday for setting fire to a 50-foot Christmas tree in front of Fox News headquarters in midtown Manhattan, police said. The artificial tree outside of the News Corp. building that houses Fox News, The Wall Street Journal and the New York Post caught fire shortly after midnight, police …

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3 years, 4 months ago

‘Faulty’ science used by Trump appointees to cut owl habitat

Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. — Political appointees in the Trump administration relied on faulty science to justify stripping habitat protections for the imperiled northern spotted owl, U.S. wildlife officials said Tuesday as they struck down a rule that would have opened millions of acres of West Coast forest to potential logging. “The main threats faced by the northern spotted owl are the …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Elusive Owl Caught On Camera After Flying Under Radar For 150 Years

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING WHOOOOOO is that beautiful bird? British ecologist Dr. Robert Williams snapped the monumental photo of Shelley’s eagle owl while in Ghana’s Atewa Range Forest Reserve with Dr. Joseph Tobias, a biologist with Imperial College London, according to a release from the university published Thursday. “This is a sensational discovery,” Dr. Nathaniel Annorbah of Ghana’s University of Environment …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Masked owl flies again as rodent-poison message spreads across Western Australia's south-west

ABC

An sickly masked owl is back in its natural habitat nearly two months after being found "groggy" and underweight by the side of a road near Busselton. Key points: The conservation status of the masked owl varies from endangered to secure in different states and territories around Australia It is the second-largest nocturnal bird in Australia, behind the powerful owl …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Florida man drives 300 miles before realising an owl was stuck in his truck

Hindustan Times

Sometimes animals and birds find themselves stuck in some sticky spots where they need humans to step in. Case in point, this horned owl that got stuck in a truck and had to be rescued carefully. It wasn't until the driver finished his 300 mile drive that he realized that the owl was actually IN his truck! He was quick …

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4 years, 1 month ago

Appearance of Snowy Owl in US Park after 130 Years Sets off Harry Potter Nostalgia among New Yorkers

News 18

A rare snowy owl was spotted in Central Park, New York, after more than a century on January 27. Less people, the better.— Amy January 27, 2021 American scientist Peter Gleick commented on the tweet and said he was worried that this is going to end badly for the owl because of several factors including the prevalence of uncontrolled dogs …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Trump administration slashes imperiled spotted owls' habitat

The Independent

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4 years, 3 months ago

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree turns on, with virus rules

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Rockin’ around the Christmas tree looks different for visitors at Rockefeller Center this year, starting with Wednesday’s tree lighting ceremony. The telecast used pre-recorded performances from entertainers like Kelly Clarkson and Dolly Parton, and camera shots of the streets around the tree showed them to be largely empty. The plaza where the tree is physically located will …

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5 years, 1 month ago

‘Extremely obese’ little owl found in ditch was too fat to fly

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An “extremely obese” little owl became too fat to fly after feasting on an abundance …

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5 years, 2 months ago

'Extremely Obese' Owl Rescued After Becoming Too Fat To Fly

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING This little owl had a big appetite. When the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary in England first took in this “soggy” bird, it thought she’d been injured or perhaps was struggling to fly because she was wet. In social media posts, the rescue and conservation group explained that on weighing the bird, known as a “little owl,” they discovered …

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5 years, 4 months ago

Aliens or baby owls? What do you see in this old video going viral

Hindustan Times

Stories about extraterrestrial life almost always leave people fascinated. “I’m now positive that people who claim to have seen aliens have actually just seen baby owls,” Holland wrote and shared the video on November 14. The two baby owls are going all kinds of viral on Twitter thanks to the hilarious caption tweeted by Holland. Several people started sharing the …

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Tiny owl discovered in Rockefeller Plaza Christmas tree

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