Barn Owls Nest in Upper West Side Water Tower Near Central Park
A family of barn owls has nested in a water tower on Manhattan's Upper West Side, near Central Park.
Raleigh Durham, NC, October 16, 2026 —
A family of barn owls has nested in a water tower on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, near Central Park, according to the information provided. The brief account identifies the birds’ nesting place but offers no further details about when they arrived or how the nest was discovered.
The number of owls, their condition and whether any young have hatched were not provided. The account also does not identify who reported the nesting or whether wildlife specialists, building staff or city officials have assessed the site.
It is not clear whether the water tower is in use, what access people may have to it, or whether any steps have been taken in response to the owls’ presence. No details were provided about permits, inspections, building conditions or possible plans for the birds or the structure.
The location is described as being on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, near Central Park. No street address or more precise location was given. The available information does not establish whether the owls’ nesting has affected nearby residents or operations at the site.
For now, the reported development is limited to the presence of a barn owl family nesting in the tower. Further information about the nest’s timeline, the birds’ status and any response from people responsible for the property was not included.
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