Snowy Owl Spotted In New York s Central Park For The First Time In Over A Century Snowy Owl Spotted In New York s Central Park For The First Time In Over A Century The snowy owl became an instant celebrity on social media
A snowy owl made an extremely rare appearance at New York s Central Park.
New Yorkers were in for an extremely rare sight on Wednesday - one that experts say hasn t been seen in over a century. Bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts flocked to New York City s Central Park to get a glimpse of a beautiful snowy owl earlier this week.
Snowy Owl In Central Park Attracts Visitors Eager To See Rare Bird
01/28/21 AT 2:13 PM
A snowy owl was spotted in Central Park for the first time since 1890, which has resulted in birdwatchers and spectators flocking to the park to try to get a glimpse of the unique creature.
The rare bird was seen walking around the North Meadow ballfield on Wednesday morning, CBS News reports. Although birds are known to fly south for the winter, the migration of the snowy owl is not fully understood.
The birds nest in their native Arctic tundra during the summer months and migrate south during the winter. However, experts haven’t figured out why some snowy owls travel further north during the winter.