"Flaco the Owl: A Central Park Icon Remembered"

A memorial service for Flaco, the Eurasian eagle owl who escaped from the Central Park Zoo and spent over a year as a wild bird, drew hundreds of fans in Central Park. Attendees eulogized the owl, sharing poems, songs, and heartfelt words. Flaco's resilience and quest for freedom were celebrated, with speakers and musicians paying tribute to his impact. Flaco's accidental death after colliding with a building on Manhattan's Upper West Side prompted the gathering, which was live-streamed and included readings, performances, and reflections on his journey from zoo escapee to independent hunter.