Video: Beloved barn owls made Manhattan home, David Muir reports on first documented nesting
A Manhattan nesting record
An expert says the barn owls’ nesting in Manhattan is the first documented example in the borough in modern history. The report describes the birds as having made the city their home.
The account does not provide a specific location, nesting date or number of owls. It also does not identify the expert or provide further details about the nest.
Why the sighting matters
The documented nesting stands out because it is the first instance of its kind recorded in Manhattan in modern history, according to the expert. The claim concerns nesting, rather than simply the birds being seen in the city.
No explanation is provided for why the owls chose Manhattan or how long they have been there. The report also offers no information about whether the nest has produced young.
David Muir reports
David Muir reports on the barn owls and their presence in Manhattan. The focus is on the birds’ unexpected home in the city and the expert’s description of the record.
The available information does not include comments from residents or wildlife officials. It likewise does not detail any plans to monitor the owls.
Key points
- An expert calls the Manhattan nesting the first documented instance in modern history.
- David Muir reports on the barn owls’ city home.
- The available details do not name a Manhattan location or give the number of owls.