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Rare owl stuns birders at Railroad Park

A Long-eared Owl, almost never seen in Alabama, just made a surprise appearance right in the heart of Birmingham’s Railroad Park. For local birders, this is like hitting the jackpot—there have been fewer than 20 sightings in the state, and it’s been about a decade since the last one. The Sipe family, out for a holiday stroll, spotted the elusive bird with help from a bird ID app and a sharp-eyed guest. Moments like this remind us how much hidden wildlife lives right under our noses. Anyone else ever had a wild nature encounter in the city? #Pets #Birmingham #Birding