A growing number of people are turning to uplifting wildlife stories as a respite from the relentless cycle of global conflicts and crises. Among them is a fan eager for New York’s beloved urban owl family to share their lives online, offering a welcome break from grim headlines. The idea reflects a broader public appetite for positive, nature-focused content amid overwhelming news. Whether the owls will embrace social media remains to be seen, but their growing fanbase suggests a hunger for heartwarming distractions.


Lydia Sugarman is among the owls’ new fans. Tired of all the recent news about wars and disasters, she can’t wait for New York’s famous owl family to get a social media account of its own. “You wake ...