World● Low5d ago · Oct 30, 2026, 2:37 AM
Roof of a water tower in NYC where a rare family of barn owls nested has been removed
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from wcvb · united states of america · North America
The first documented barn owl nest in modern Manhattan was exposed when a water tower roof was removed, sparking criticism and concern.
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