Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Mid-week hawk highlights

It's time for a few mid-week hawk highlights from Tompkins Square. Just when I think the fledgling activity might be slowing down, the young birds go and prove me wrong.

Tompkins Square red-tailed hawk fledgling.

Tompkins Square red-tailed hawk fledgling.

The fledglings have been catching their own prey (pigeons, mice, rats, insects, worms) but are still being watched over by their parents. The one below scavenges a leftover pigeon, which you can see dangling over the side of the fence.

Tompkins Square red-tailed hawk fledgling.

Tompkins Square red-tailed hawk fledgling.

Tompkins Square red-tailed hawk fledgling.

After eating, it's time for a little exercise.

Tompkins Square red-tailed hawk fledgling.

Tompkins Square red-tailed hawk fledgling.

Tompkins Square red-tailed hawk fledgling.

Tompkins Square red-tailed hawk fledgling.

Tompkins Square red-tailed hawk fledgling.

This one looks a little scruffy as it just had a bath.

Tompkins Square red-tailed hawk fledgling.

Tompkins Square red-tailed hawk fledgling.

Tompkins Square red-tailed hawk fledgling.

Tompkins Square red-tailed hawk fledgling.

Tompkins Square red-tailed hawk fledgling.

Tompkins Square red-tailed hawk fledgling.

Tompkins Square red-tailed hawk fledgling.

Tompkins Square red-tailed hawk fledgling.

Another post-shower resting session:

Tompkins Square red-tailed hawk fledgling.

Later in the evening, one of the fledglings settles down for the night.

Tompkins Square red-tailed hawk fledgling.

In years past, I was able to observe when the hawks (especially Christo) woke up each morning and went to roost at night. This year, for what ever reason, the hawk family has been active more hours in a day than I can I can handle. No matter how early I get up and go to the park, they are already out and about, and they continue to go about their business well after sunset. This generation is proving to be strong and full of stamina, which is really great to see.

More to come...


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