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People we meet: The Presidio bird whisperer
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· September 20, 2026
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John Murnane rescued an injured great horned owl in 2025. Now an owl keeps turning up in his Inner Richmond backyard. People we meet: The Presidio bird whisperer
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Key points Now an owl keeps turning up in his Inner Richmond backyard. John Murnane rescued an injured great horned owl in 2025. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? John Murnane rescued an injured great horned owl in 2025. Now an owl keeps turning up in his Inner Richmond backyard. People we meet: The Presidio bird whisperer
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