In memory of Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped his long-time enclosure at Central Park Zoo in New York City after someone cut the protective netting in February 2023. Flaco subsequently took up residence in and around Central Park, and learned how to be a strong flier and fierce hunter in a matter of months despite his life in captivity. He seemed to thoroughly enjoy every minute of his freedom and it inspired a lot of people, birders, and the children of New York alike. His life and untimely death brought forward many concerns, such as the use of rodenticides and the urgent need for bird friendly windows in NYC. 

Legislature to require more bird-friendly design in buildings statewide was renamed the FLACO Act on February 26, the Monday after Flaco's death, however it was later ruled that his death was caused by rodenticides.

50% of the proceeds from I SEE THE WORLD IN U will be donated to Wild Bird Fund, a state and federally licensed 501(c)(3) nonprofit that rehabilitates sick, injured and orphaned wildlife and releases them back to the wilds of New York City.

To learn more about Wild Bird Fund: https://www.wildbirdfund.org/success-stories/


