Nebula, a popular 6-year-old captive-bred European barn owl, has gone missing from the Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown, Long Island. She slipped away from her handler over the weekend, possibly due to a malfunction in her falconry equipment. This is not the first time Nebula has escaped; three years ago, she flew away with her lead still attached, making her easier to recapture. This time, however, she is unencumbered, raising concerns about her survival as barn owls typically rely on humans for care and can die within three days without food or water.
Despite the risks, there is a slight chance Nebula's survival instincts may kick in, allowing her to find food on her own. Nature center officials are asking the public to keep an eye and ear out for the owl, noting that barn owls make a "screaming screeching" noise rather than hooting. Nebula is not aggressive and may approach humans looking for food, but people are urged not to attempt to catch her. Instead, they should contact Sweetbriar Nature Center at (631) 979-6... download the app to read more
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