It's getting trickier to find all three Tompkins Square Red-Tailed hawk fledglings, but they're still spending time in the park. Lately, they've often been hidden in the dense leaves of trees as they get better at being hunters.
This one suddenly appeared in the open during a recent visit when it dove after...something.
Not to worry, though, as the young hawks are still making appearances for photo-ops.
Two of the three were spotted chasing after things in one of the garden areas recently, but it's getting harder to catch them together like this.
Look at those legs!
All three fledglings are able to catch their own prey now, but they still call on mom and dad to help feed them. The big American Elm tree west of the Temperance Fountain is a popular spot for them to hang out and eat.
When it's hot, the birds will hold their wings out to cool off. They also open their mouths, which is normal.
They're looking more grown up every day.
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