Owls in Central Park Photo Gallery by Ellen Michaels at pbase.com

Owls in Central Park

Central Park serves as a fall, winter, and spring sanctuary and resting stop for several owl species, drawing birders and nature lovers to New York City.
The best places to look for them roosting in dense pines or hunting at dusk include the Ramble, the North Woods, and the Cedar Hill area.
This gallery features sightings of the park's resident and migratory owl species, including the Eastern Screech-Owl, Great Horned Owl, Long-eared Owl, and the Northern Saw-whet Owl, which has been recorded staying through the spring season, along with a special highlight of a Burrowing Owl photographed in Florida.
Most of the photos were taken in Central Park, a few were taken in other areas.
Most notably, this gallery honors the memory of New York City's two most legendary birds: Barry, the beloved Barred Owl of the Ramble, and Flaco, the world-famous Eurasian Eagle-Owl who captured the heart of Manhattan.
Click on photos to view larger size pictures of the owls.

Eastern Screech-Owl	Eastern Screech-Owl (captive)	Great Horned Owl	Great Horned Owl
Great Horned Owl	Barred Owl	Great Horned Owl	Great Horned Owl
Northern Saw-whet Owl	Barred Owl	Long-eared Owl	Barry - The Barred Owl
Flaco - The Eurasian Eagle-Owl	Great Horned Owl	Burrowing Owl in Florida	Snowy Owl

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ThH		02-Aug-2026 05:41
I looked if you also have the famous Flaco Owl, that was such a enduring epic of this Owl.

Jean D		29-Jan-2019 01:46
A fine assortment of Owls, all well captured. ~V

Torben Jorgensen		03-Dec-2018 12:32
Fantastic owl collection in the park.

Bert Ooms		19-Aug-2018 19:17
Amazing what you can find in the middle of NY.! Great photography too! V best, Bert

Gabriel Diaconu		20-Jun-2018 00:24
Wonderful collection of owls. V.

joseantonio		17-Oct-2017 16:33
had never imagined these in Central Park.V.

Dave Petersen Photography		17-Dec-2014 19:12
A very nice series on owls. We do not see many in this area so I think you really captured some great images. Voted

Robert D. McAlpine		10-Jun-2010 20:35
Wonderful gallery!

Dave Hawkins		08-Jun-2010 05:15
My favorite birds - great photos.

Guest		06-Jun-2010 14:02
Great gallery! Who would imagine you have such wildlife options in Central Park. Thanks for sharing! V.

Patricia Kay		06-Jun-2010 10:59
Stunning images Ellen...Such beautiful owls...BV

norbi		06-Jun-2010 09:57
A great beginning of an interesting gallery. Rgds norbi

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