"Remembering Flaco: The Owl Who Touched New York City's Heart"
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New Yorkers mourn the sudden death of Flaco, a beloved Eurasian eagle owl who captivated the city after escaping from a zoo. Fans gathered at a makeshift memorial in Central Park to honor his legacy, remembering his inquisitive nature and majestic presence in the urban landscape. Flaco's death has brought attention to the dangers of bird collisions in New York City, prompting efforts to make buildings more bird-friendly. His passing comes shortly after the death of another raptor, leaving the city's birders with tender memories of these cherished avian celebrities.
- ‘It’s a tragic loss’: New Yorkers mourn Flaco, the owl the city took to its heart The Guardian US
- Flaco's Crash Might Have Been More Than Bad Luck. Here's What We Know. The New York Times
- Flaco and birders made beautiful music together New York Daily News
- An outpouring of tears, heartbreak as fans flock to NYC's Central Park memorial for Flaco the owl ABC News
- UWS State Senator Renames Bird-Safety Bill FLACO Act: 'Feathered Lives Also Count' westsiderag.com
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