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Time Out
6 days ago
- General
- Time Out
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden closes off access to its rare baby owl
Hong Kong's Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden has recently had a happy addition to the nature conservation centre's family. They announced via Instagram on May 24 that after four years, the Brown Wood Owl has bred again within the nature reserve. This is a type of medium-sized owl found in south Asia, with a facial disc edged in white. They are more commonly found in India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Taiwan, and are fairly rare in Hong Kong. It is a proud nod to the conservation efforts of Kadoorie Farm that these owls have chosen their site to nest. However, ever since the announcement, crowds of birdwatchers have flocked to the premises to catch this wild baby owl in action. In a now-deleted Facebook post, Kadoorie Farm posted a series of photos of the owls staring down from the trees, along with a large group of photographers armed with huge cameras and lens kits. In order to maintain a peaceful habitat and to reduce stress for the birds and their young, the nature reserve has decided to temporarily cut off access to the road that leads to the owls' nesting site. 'The owls attracted much interest among visitors and photographers, some of which could potentially disturb them [...] We also appreciate that some enthusiastic photographers must have been disappointed, but as a nature conservation institute, the well-being and protection of the animals and plants in our nature reserve has priority,' Kadoorie Farms stated on social media. On the Facebook post which is now no longer available, they also stated that staff have had to be on the lookout for visitors who might be using laser pointers or playing owl sounds in order to get nice photos. It's really best to leave the owl family to raise their new baby in peace. However, if this particular species is your bird of choice, the conservation centre reminds fans that they do house a captive Brown Wood Owl within their raptor sanctuary. Aptly named Woody, she was seized from an illegal animal trader by the police several years ago and has since lived in Kadoorie Farms since she is used to captivity and cannot be released into the wild.
HKFP
26-05-2025
- General
- HKFP
Hong Kong nature reserve closes off section as birdwatchers flock to see rare baby owl
Hong Kong's Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) has closed off part of its nature reserve after news about a rare baby wild owl attracted a crowd of birdwatchers to the sanctuary. 'Yesterday the 24th May, we posted that after a period of four years, the rare Brown Wood Owl has bred again within KFBG's nature reserve,' it said on Facebook on Sunday. 'The owls attracted much interest among visitors and photographers, which could potentially disturb them. We decided to temporarily close the road that provided access to the birds, a measure we communicated via social media.' In a now-deleted post on Saturday, the KFBG also shared a photo collage of three owls and a picture of a large group of birdwatchers pointing their long-lens cameras at a hillside. 'We also appreciate that some enthusiastic photographers must have been disappointed, but as a nature conservation institute, the well-being and protection of the animals and plants in our nature reserve has priority,' it said on Sunday. 'To ensure the continued protection of the owl family, the road closure will remain in effect until further notice, and we continue to appreciate your understanding and cooperation,' it said. Native species According to the KFBG, the brown wood owl appears to be rare in Hong Kong. Considered to be a native species, it is believed to have arrived only in the last 15 years from Guangdong province. There were eight breeding records between 2009 and 2020 in the city, including one at the KFBG in May 2015, according to the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society. The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the brown wood owl – also found in Southeast and South Asia – as a least-concern species. However, it still faces threats from shrinking forest habitats. Those who want to see a brown wood owl up close can visit a captive owl named Woody at the raptor sanctuary, the KFBG also said on Sunday. She was raised around people after being seized from an illegal animal trader when she was young several years ago and thus cannot be released into the wild. 'She may even communicate with the wild wood owl family on our hillside at night,' the conservancy said.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Reward offered in 2018 shooting death of Dayton mom
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Nearly seven years ago, a young mother was in the wrong place at the wrong time; Adriaunna Jackson was shot and killed after leaving a club, but police never found who fired the fatal shots. Miami Valley Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for information on who pulled the trigger. Four days after Adriaunna's 21st birthday, her life was cut short. On July 6, 2018, multiple police cruisers rushed to West Siebenthaler Avenue and North Main Street after reports of gunfire just before 4 a.m. Dayton Police determined a dark colored Chevrolet Impala pulled up to a white Pontiac Grand Prix at the intersection and opened fire on the vehicle. Inside the white Pontiac Grand Prix riddled with bullet holes was 21-year-old Adriaunna. She was taken to Miami Valley Hospital where she died. Two other people were in the car. One was not hurt. The other was shot but survived. Nearly seven years later, the case is still open. Dayton Police Detective Angela Woody is working to close it. 'The more time that passes always creates a bigger challenge for law enforcement to get a case solved. But there is always the opportunity that there could be information out there that we missed or we didn't get and maybe someone's circumstances have changed,' states Detective Woody. Dayton Police say the shooting stemmed from some kind of argument at a club in Harrison Township, which was less than two miles away from the crime scene. 'There had been a fight the night before at Club Plush. The belief is that somehow, that fight led to this shooting incident,' details Detective Woody. Hoping for witnesses to come forward and fill in some of the missing information, Miami Valley Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward leading to an arrest and conviction. 'Her family still wants answers, and no one's been held accountable,' states Detective Woody. If you have any information, report it to Crime Stoppers at 937-222-7867. You will remain anonymous. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Conan O'Brien joins 'Toy Story 5': Can't believe this
Comedian and host Conan O'Brien has become the latest addition to the star cast of " Toy Story 5 ". Written and directed by Andrew Stanton , who worked as a writer on the previous four films, "Toy Story 5" is produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Disney. O'Brien will voice the character of Smarty Pants in the film. His team shared a video post on the Instagram handle on Monday, where the actor confirmed the news. "I have got big news, I am going to be in 'Toy Story 5'. Isn't that crazy? Legendary franchise. These films are amazing. I can't believe this," he is heard saying in the video. He said he initially wanted to play the role of Woody or Buzz until he was introduced to his character. "But anyway, then they showed me this new character, Smarty Pants. It's the best character of them all. I far prefer this character. I don't even wanna play Woody or Buzz anymore, even if they beg me. I'm Smarty Pants; I love this," he added. "Toy Story 5" is slated to release in US theatres on June 19, 2026. The Oscars 2025: Conan O'Brien's Donald Trump Joke Stuns Viewers, Adam Sandler's Response Breaks The Internet Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Conan O'Brien joins cast of Toy Story 5
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The fifth installment of the Toy Story franchise is introducing a new friend to audiences. Conan O'Brien announced Monday that he's joining the cast of next June's Pixar sequel. Tom Cruise says he'll act into his 100s: report 'You've got a friend in…Conan,' the comedian and host said in an Instagram post. All that's known about O'Brien's role at this time is that the character's name is SmartyPants. The film will also see the return of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack as Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie respectively. Ernie Hudson, of Ghostbusters fame, will take over the role of Combat Carl from Carl Weathers following his death. Andrew Stanton (WALL-E and Finding Nemo) and McKenna Harris (feature directorial debut) are co-directing, with production by Jessica Choi and Pete Docter executive producing. According to IMDb, the film will follow Buzz, Woody, Jessie, each of whom 'are challenged after being introduced to what kids are obsessed with today: electronics.' Toy Story 5 is set to release on June 19, 2026. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
