On a recent visit to Tompkins Square, I found resident male Red-Tailed Hawk, Charlie.
He was calmly perched in a tree when a squirrel came along to taunt him.
I soon realized Charlie had been perched on that particular branch because there was a dead pigeon on the ground below, presumably dropped by him just before I arrived. He soon came down to retrieve it.
You can see he still has bright yellowish eyes, indicating he's young. His eyes will darken with age.
After looking around a few seconds, Charlie flew the pigeon to a tree where he could safely eat it.
After eating his fill, he took the leftovers to another tree and called to Amelia.
Seeing her in another tree, he flew the pigeon to her.
Amelia was hidden in thick branches, so I couldn't get a photo of her accepting dinner. Instead, I stuck with Charlie who perched in a nearby tree, soaking in the sun on this cold day.
Eventually, he took off and soared away...
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