Flaco the famous Eurasian Eagel-0wl escaped form the Central Park zoo on February 2, 2023. He has managed very well. I finally took a trip to the park to see him for myself on March 21. He was napping in his new favorite tree over a waterfall in the Lock. Perhaps he likes the sound of the waterfall.
Shared with https://anotherglobaleater.wordpress.com/2023/03/28/a-ruddy-shelduck/ for Bird of the Week.
New York Times article March 5, 2023: Why We Love Flaco, the Escaped Owl – The New York Times
Sherry Felix - port4u 
How cool! Hope it finds some other owl friends to hang out with.
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They won’t be the same species, so I doubt he’ll hang out with other owls. They tend to be solitary unless mating and there are none of his kind here. At least I am sure he is happier free.
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This is the kinda story I needed, right now!!! What a HOOT, Sherry!
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Glad you liked it 🦉
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Great photos and an amusing video clip. I hope Flaco lives a long and happy life in the trees of Central Park 🙂
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We do too. I worry about poisoned rats.
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It looks like Flaco is enjoying his new-found freedom. Beautiful photos, Sherry.
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He is happy, I am sure. Pity there will not be a mate for him here. He hoots a lot.
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Gorgeous photos 😀
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Thanks Cee. Hope all is now well with you and yours.
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Things are returning somewhat normal again and getting better by the day. Thanks Sherry 😀
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Owls are fascinating birds, I still hope to see one in free nature.
Thanks for the video Sherry.
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It helps to network with birders and birding clubs.
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Good pictures and a lovely story
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Thanks. I hope you were able to play the video.
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Thanks for the reminder. I didn’t have time for the video before but have just got back to it and really liked it.
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I’m glad it got through. I was wondering if there was a block on it. I have often found videos blocked here in the US that come from other countries.
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That happens to me the other way round, but not this time – it looks a very good series
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Owls are always worth stopping for. It would be great to have this in the bird of the week
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Thanks. I’ll look for bird of the week. I hope you were able to watch the funny video.
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Yes, I did see why this owl is famous
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