The Upper West Side water-tower owl nest disturbance

달라진 점

• October 31, 2026Brief fledgling visits to the damaged tank and activity high on another building a few blocks away were observed. At least two fledglings were seen that evening.
• November 1, 2026All seven birds were reported seen. A few still perched at the tower, although the family appeared to be roosting elsewhere.

당시 미해결

• The birds’ post-work whereabouts and condition, the nest’s condition, the precise work timeline and any protection measures remain unverified.
• A building or contractor explanation and a dated wildlife observation or inspection could establish what happened and whether the young retain a usable nesting space.

처음 알려진 내용

• The roof was absent in October 29 images, and NYC Bird Alliance assessed a high likelihood of disturbance to the adult pair and five or six fledglings.

당시 미해결

• The birds’ post-work whereabouts and condition, the nest’s condition, the precise work timeline and any protection measures remain unverified.

지켜보겠다고 한 점

• A building or contractor explanation and a dated wildlife observation or inspection could establish what happened and whether the young retain a usable nesting space.