Snowy Owl spotted pouncing on prey in Central Park

Sunday, February 14, 2021
CENTRAL PARK, Manhattan (WABC) -- Manhattan's now famous Snowy Owl was spotted again in Central Park.

The rare critter was seen Saturday night pouncing on a mouse from beneath the snow.

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Later it was seen perched on the North Meadow.

The bird has quickly become one of the city's top attractions, drawing big crowds in the park despite sub-freezing temperatures.

Eyewitness News caught Central Park's rare snowy owl on camera over a week ago, after it was spotted for the first time in over 100 years.
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