They're not yet able to catch the squirrels, but are very curious...
![Tompkins Square fledgling with a squirrel](https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7433/28094742385_4af39f8cee_b.jpg)
Sticks, however, are easier prey.
![Hawk capturing a stick](https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7439/28014451982_94b48684e0_b.jpg)
![Hawk capturing a stick](https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7304/28082912346_813effc080_b.jpg)
![Hawk capturing a stick](https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7491/28116969065_b5990b98c1_b.jpg)
![Hawk capturing a stick](https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7308/28014382042_9d010e77f7_b.jpg)
I love when they run. Vrrroooom!
![Hawk playing in the grass](https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7317/28039444921_b231822b5a_b.jpg)
Crash landing. Is it a hawk or hen of the woods?
![Hawk or mushroom?](https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7561/27502276203_9742e3d299_b.jpg)
Leaves also make fun playthings.
![Hawk playing with leaves](https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7526/28083293276_6a337ef038_b.jpg)
![Hawk playing with a stick](https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7345/28083309766_b0a25ea2ff_b.jpg)
All that running around and pouncing is exhausting. The fledglings often lie down in the grass, something they're less likely to do as they mature.
![Hawk lounging in the grass](https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7654/27502780374_f2829b565f_b.jpg)
![Hawk lounging in the grass](https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7442/28083257596_c2a166b108_b.jpg)
![Hawk on a stick](https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7356/28117074675_7e7cbf07a1_b.jpg)
![Hawk on a stick](https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7578/28117093015_16bb826672_b.jpg)
All this play serves to strengthen their hunting skills, which they are improving upon with each passing day.
More to come...
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