Who?
Yes, the owl who sys “whoooo.” 
Bubo virginianus, the Great Horned Owl.
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Here is a very fine speech on optimism and despair given by Zadie Smith.
GHO
4 responses to “GHO”
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Where did you see this owl?
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Green-Wood Cemetery has a resident pair. I understand they had two youngsters this year, the first time they’ve successfully breed (if they’re the same pair) in G-W after years of trying. In general, it’s not good birding etiquette to reveal specific location of owls because they can be hassled by too many viewers — Green-Wood has some horror stories of people banging on trees to get their attention — but the cemetery’s a huge place.
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I loved the Zadie Smith speech – as did everyone to whom I passed it along.
Thank you for sharing such an inspired perspective!
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You are very welcome. I’m trying to mix in some inspiration and calls to action amidst the general alarms.
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Backyard and Beyond 
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