It's been less than a week since the first Tompkins Square red-tailed hawk chick fledged, but they are already getting the hang of flying and exploring trees. Their parents are staying close to look after them and Dad is being especially attentive.
This is Charlie (right) feeding one of the fledglings in a tree near the Temperance Fountain.
Charlie had caught a pigeon and took it up to the branch where the fledgling perched.
They appeared to have a little discussion about it.
After a few minutes, Charlie took the pigeon to another tree where I
think it was easier for him to prepare the meal. He called to the
fledgling to follow him, but the kid didn't seem inclined to move from
its perch.
Instead, the fledgling took the opportunity to hop around the tree and practice climbing and balancing.
Meanwhile, Dad paid a visit to the other two fledglings who were perched together in another tree. After a few minutes, he took off again.
One of the kids remained behind.
This is Charlie back in the nest tree, maybe checking on larder supplies.
Amelia kept watch over all the activity from a tree near the center of the park.
This is Amelia on one of her favorite perches over the east side of the lawn.
I caught her studying a large flying insect...
This is her checking me out from a tree.
Finally, we have Amelia and Charlie on the roof of the Christodora, where they must have a spectacular view.
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