Flaco the Owl
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Comment from Daylily
I very much enjoyed reading this soaring, sad, and adventurous story, especially since I used to live in NYC and am familiar with Central Park.
I am glad you wrote this, John, and brought Flaco to the attention of those of us who knew nothing about him. Freedom is a precious thing and well worth the risks involved in attaining and maintaining it. So it is with America, too.
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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I very much enjoyed reading this soaring, sad, and adventurous story, especially since I used to live in NYC and am familiar with Central Park.
I am glad you wrote this, John, and brought Flaco to the attention of those of us who knew nothing about him. Freedom is a precious thing and well worth the risks involved in attaining and maintaining it. So it is with America, too.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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Hi Lily.
Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
John
Comment from Ben Colder
Good one, John. Someone wrote about an owl not sure if it was your Flaco. It said the young owl was seen on the hospital window ledge. Poor owl, you can guess the rest.
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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Good one, John. Someone wrote about an owl not sure if it was your Flaco. It said the young owl was seen on the hospital window ledge. Poor owl, you can guess the rest.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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Ben.
Thank you. Sorry for the late response, I'm trying to get caught up.
John
Comment from w.j.debi
That he made it an entire year after being raised and living in captivity is amazing. Kudos to him for his resilience and tenacity. Who knows what he saw in those windows, prey, a reflection of the sky. Whatever it was, he will long be remembered for being able to adapt and survive.
Thanks for sharing his story.
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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That he made it an entire year after being raised and living in captivity is amazing. Kudos to him for his resilience and tenacity. Who knows what he saw in those windows, prey, a reflection of the sky. Whatever it was, he will long be remembered for being able to adapt and survive.
Thanks for sharing his story.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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Amazing isn't it. Just the fact that some idiot didn't take a shot at Flaco to make himself a name was an act from God.
Thank you,
John
Comment from jim vecchio
Thank you for bringing our attention to Flaco. Like most FS readers, most likely, I had not heard of this feathery celebrity earlier. Such a heartbreaking story! At least, Flcoo had a great protected life for awhile and also tasted freedom.
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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Thank you for bringing our attention to Flaco. Like most FS readers, most likely, I had not heard of this feathery celebrity earlier. Such a heartbreaking story! At least, Flcoo had a great protected life for awhile and also tasted freedom.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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Jim.
Thank you so much.
John
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Aww so sad! I was hoping that he was going to live forever, happy and free. But that only happens in fairy tales (talking of which - when do you do your next, lovely, adapted nursery rhyme?) The great thing is that he was able to discover his freedom and the wonder of flying high above NYC as the striking creature he inevitably became. Your story is beautifully written as is the verse you include (last line you(r) soul). Thank you so much for sharing this, a joy to read. Debbie
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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Aww so sad! I was hoping that he was going to live forever, happy and free. But that only happens in fairy tales (talking of which - when do you do your next, lovely, adapted nursery rhyme?) The great thing is that he was able to discover his freedom and the wonder of flying high above NYC as the striking creature he inevitably became. Your story is beautifully written as is the verse you include (last line you(r) soul). Thank you so much for sharing this, a joy to read. Debbie
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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Hi Debbie,
I was glad that some idiot didn't take a shot at Flaco or tried to capture it simply to make a name for himself and the owl got to enjoy freedom for 12 months.
Thank you for the correction.
Always a pleasure,
John
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Check this: "Amazing that an owl .... became a (symbolof) freedom and resilience."
Flaco means skinny in Spanish. (*=*)
I love your story about Flaco, the New York City owl. It sounds like he had a good life until he died.
Well done,
Gypsy
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Check this: "Amazing that an owl .... became a (symbolof) freedom and resilience."
Flaco means skinny in Spanish. (*=*)
I love your story about Flaco, the New York City owl. It sounds like he had a good life until he died.
Well done,
Gypsy
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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I knew it meant skinny, I couldn?t find out how he got the name. I?m guessing maybe he squeezed through the opening the vandels made?
Thank you for reading.
John
Comment from LateBloomer
Hi John, I was sad to hear about Flaco. I often said to my husband that if Flaco wanted the security of the zoo, he would have returned on his own. He lived their long enough to know where it was. I think he wouldn't have traded his One year of freedom for 20 years in that "pen." It was a tragic ending. I'm surprised that he survived as long as he did, but with Central Park available to him, I thought that he had a good chance. After his demise, there was talk to change the glass windows on buildings in NYC. I don't know if that would be for all buildings currently standing or new construction. Just sharing ... I had a bird hit my bay window and he died from the impact. It was sad, but I don't know how realistic it would be to have all the windows in NYC changed. I could understand changing the code on New construction. It will be interesting to see what happens? Do you think that buildings like the new World Trade Center or the Empire State building are up for the task as well as the cost? However, it would create jobs. The yin and yang of life. Thank you for sharing your story. It was well told, and for those that live far away from NYC, it was an enlightenment. Well done. M
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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Hi John, I was sad to hear about Flaco. I often said to my husband that if Flaco wanted the security of the zoo, he would have returned on his own. He lived their long enough to know where it was. I think he wouldn't have traded his One year of freedom for 20 years in that "pen." It was a tragic ending. I'm surprised that he survived as long as he did, but with Central Park available to him, I thought that he had a good chance. After his demise, there was talk to change the glass windows on buildings in NYC. I don't know if that would be for all buildings currently standing or new construction. Just sharing ... I had a bird hit my bay window and he died from the impact. It was sad, but I don't know how realistic it would be to have all the windows in NYC changed. I could understand changing the code on New construction. It will be interesting to see what happens? Do you think that buildings like the new World Trade Center or the Empire State building are up for the task as well as the cost? However, it would create jobs. The yin and yang of life. Thank you for sharing your story. It was well told, and for those that live far away from NYC, it was an enlightenment. Well done. M
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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I think once out of captivity, he enjoyed his freedom and his new gawkers.
Thank you, Margaret for reading. I believe you told me once that you grew up in New York? This would've been right up you alley to behold.
Thank you, again.
John
Comment from LJbutterfly
This is a very interesting story about Flaco, the Owl, whom I had never heard of. He was a courageous owl learning to fend for himself. I wondered why zoo officials decided to leave him out on his own. It seems like disaster was inevitable. Thank you for sharing Flaco's story.
Take a look at the final line of your story.
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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This is a very interesting story about Flaco, the Owl, whom I had never heard of. He was a courageous owl learning to fend for himself. I wondered why zoo officials decided to leave him out on his own. It seems like disaster was inevitable. Thank you for sharing Flaco's story.
Take a look at the final line of your story.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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Thank you so much for reading and reviewing.
I will look at the line in question.
John
Comment from jessizero
I only spotted one typo - "crashing into a buildings clear glass window" needs an apostrophe - "building's"
I had never heard of this owl or his story before, so thank you for informing and entertaining me. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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I only spotted one typo - "crashing into a buildings clear glass window" needs an apostrophe - "building's"
I had never heard of this owl or his story before, so thank you for informing and entertaining me. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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Thank you, Jessi.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I have never heard of this story before and I am saddened that this poor owl could not come to terms with his environment and finally died. I don't believe in caging birds and it is a pity that he could not have been taken to a safe environment and released to live a long and fruitful life. Thank you for sharing this story with us John, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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I have never heard of this story before and I am saddened that this poor owl could not come to terms with his environment and finally died. I don't believe in caging birds and it is a pity that he could not have been taken to a safe environment and released to live a long and fruitful life. Thank you for sharing this story with us John, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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I agree, because when I learned this large sized owl was in a confined area the size it was held in, saddened me.
Thank you for reading and sharing.
John