Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle-Owl who escaped his zoo habitat following a vandalism incident, has shown no signs he intends to return home, and in fact, seems to be adjusting to life in the 'wild' of Central Park.
The superb owl, with his piercing orange eyes, has become the latest winged celebrity to grace Central Park, drawing throngs of onlookers desperate for a glance at the majestic bird each day. Despite the best efforts of staff at the Central Park Zoo, Flaco continues to evade capture, instead spending his days perched high up in the park’s trees and reveling in his fame.
Zoo officials, and fans, have closely monitored Flaco’s movements since his escape, with many worried the long-captive owl, accustomed to being fed all his life, might starve before learning how to hunt. Flaco has evaded capture numerous times; zookeepers came closest to retrieving him on Thursday, Feb. 9, when he came within inches of a trap centered on a delicious rat, surrounded by a cage covered in wire.
“Flaco is popular with a lot of people, a wide range of people,” said Barrett. “People come out, children come out, and they’re looking at Flaco and asking about Flaco. Everyone, all New Yorkers can come out. He’s big, a big owl, so unlike some birds that are small and tough to see, you don’t absolutely need binoculars to see Flaco.”
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