The Tompkins Square Red-Tailed Hawk fledglings are doing well as they practice their flying skills and master how to balance on branches while holding food. Everything must be learned, and they are doing great while getting full support from both parents.
This is one of the fledglings looking rather adult-like as it balanced on a small branch in the wind.
They still have their yellowish chests, which is a good way to distinguish them from the adults.
The young hawks are also curious and playful. This one toys with a strip of bark.
Giving us a wonky look with one eye covered by its nictitating membrane:
Two of the three siblings:
This one scarfs down the remains of a rat provided by Dad.
We're entering a heat wave which will affect wildlife as it does humans. We've had some rain which has left a lot of puddles around the park, which the hawks can use for drinking and bathing. In general, the hawks get the water they need from the food they eat, so I expect they will be ok. Cooler temps are expected later in the week.
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