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, a New York owl family has captured public imagination, with fans eagerly anticipating an official social media presence to follow their lives. The appeal lies in the contrast between the quiet, natural world of these birds and the overwhelming weight of current events. For those seeking a moment of distraction, the owls offer a rare, heartwarming escape.
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 ...