My favorite part of winter is seeing more raptors around the city as they either migrate or set up territory. The leafless trees make them easier to find and observe.
A quick update on our local Red-Tailed Hawk pair, Amelia & Charlie: I saw them in Tompkins Square last night getting dinner. Charlie caught a rat and took it to a tree where both hawks hung out together until the sun went down. Of course, I did not have my camera with me, so I don't have any photos, but it was nice to see them together and they look good.
I do have many photos of other raptors I've seen over the last several months, so here are a few to get started.
Red-Shouldered Hawk (immature):
Adult:
Another immature:
Adult:
Mississippi Kite (adult):
Cooper's Hawk (adult):
Short-Tailed Hawk (adult dark morph) with something in its talons:
This was my first time seeing a Short-Tailed Hawk and these were the only photos I was able to get of this elusive individual.
Red-Tailed Hawk (adult):
Another adult:
Immature:
Another immature:
Immature Red-Tail chased by and American Kestrel:
More to come.
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