Family of Barn Owls Nests in Upper West Side Water Tower
A family of barn owls has nested in a water tower on Manhattan's Upper West Side, near Central Park.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, October 16, 2026 —
A family of barn owls has nested in a water tower on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, near Central Park. The brief account identifies the birds and the general location of the nest, but provides no further details about the discovery or the site.
The number of owls in the family, when they began nesting in the tower and how long they have been there were not provided. The account also does not identify who observed the nest or whether the birds’ presence has prompted any response.
No information was provided about the water tower’s owner or use, or whether any inspection or other action is planned. The account does not say whether the nest is visible from outside the structure. It also gives no details about the owls’ condition or whether young birds are present.
The stated location is on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, near Central Park. No more precise location was provided. The available information does not establish any connection between the nesting site and the park beyond their proximity.
Further details about the family and the tower were not included in the account. For now, the reported information is limited to the presence of a family of barn owls nesting in a water tower in that part of Manhattan.
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