The heat doesn't seem to be keeping the Tompkins Square red-tailed hawk fledglings from having fun. They've been very active this week, flying all over the park and investigating the flower gardens.
Two of the three fledglings meet up in a planted area:
They discover a tree branch with proves to be a fascinating toy.
I love how one watches the other try something out first.
Here are a couple of videos of these two in action:
The winner takes the stick.
Having had their fill of the Big Stick, the pair go looking for more entertainment.
One finds another stick.
A squirrel sprints by, briefly drawing the hawks' attention.
After engaging with each other, the two eventually separate and each finds their own object of interest.
These guys look so cute as they waddle through the grass.
Not everyone finds the hawks so amusing. This Blue Jay followed one of the fledglings to the top of a tree where they had a staring match.
They Jay then buzzed the hawk, letting it know it is not welcome.
The hawks are often harassed by smaller birds like Blue Jays, Robins, and Mockingbirds, but they seem to take it all in stride and ignore the little bullies.
More to come after the holiday weekend.
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