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A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan's Upper West Side, captivating New Yorkers

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A rare family of barn owls has moved into a water tower on Manhattan's Upper West Side, drawing nightly crowds of photographers and onlookers to the streets to catch a glimpse of the elusive birds.

According to an expert, this marks the first documented instance of barn owls nesting in Manhattan in modern history. The unusual urban habitat and the rarity of the species in the borough have heavily captivated local residents.

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PBS NewsHour Emphasizes the historical significance of the first documented Manhattan nesting.
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