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The roof of a water tower where a family of celebrity barn owls<\/a> had been nesting in Manhattan\u2019s Upper West Side has been removed, sparking outrage among New Yorkers who have been captivated by the elusive birds.<\/p>\n

The barn owl family was discovered weeks ago, drawing crowds of people in the street eager to get a glimpse of the birds, including nature photographers. It is believed to be the first documented instance of barn owls nesting in Manhattan in modern history.<\/p>\n

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