
2. Pop the top and stuff it right in there. Mind your eyes!

3. Don't be shy, just chomp it right down...

4. Careful not to gag.

5. Ta-da!

Erm, you've got a little foot sticking out the corner of your mouth...

This fledgling caught the mouse in the picnic area of Tompkins Square, then gobbled it in just a couple of minutes. Immediately afterwards, dad Christo caught a mongo rat and gave it to the young bird, who ate that as well. This hawk must have eaten its weight in rodent. I bet it's sleeping well tonight...
Kudos, baby hawk! There's plenty more where that came from.
ReplyDeleteOh my. I have so many questions about ... hawk digestion.
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Fantastic Photos this set and the one before. Wonderful commentary. This group is a classic!
ReplyDeleteImpressive documentation!!!!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if this is the feisty baby? .. these are wonderful photos, Laura. Absolutely perfect. Thanks!
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