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April 23, 2023April 23, 2023Governors Island Red-tailed Hawks

Governors Island Red-tailed Hawk Nest

I finally had a chance to go out to Governor’s Island and see the new and very active Red-tailed Hawk nest. It has two eyasses and is easily seen as it is fairly low. It’s much easier to watch than the Coast Guard tower location that had been used in past years.

September 29, 2021September 29, 2021General News, Governors Island Red-tailed Hawks

Governors Island — Now Open Year-Round

The mayor and the Trust for Governors Island announced that the island will be open to the public year-round, and increased ferry service. While the island was monitored by NYC Audubon, during the off-season it was off limits to the majority of birders. So, this is great news and I look forward to going out to the island in the late fall and early spring.

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021927 5th Avenue Red-tailed Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Hawks and Osprey, Governors Island Red-tailed Hawks, Other Birds, Owls

Late July, Early August

I’ve been birding on and off in the last two weeks, usually without a camera. It’s a quiet time with the first signs of fall migration just beginning. (I had two American Redstarts and a Northern Waterthrush yesterday.)

I have shot some snippets of what I’ve been seeing including:

Central Park’s resident Barred Owl who has stayed longer than anyone expected, about 10 months at this point.
The fledgling on Governor’s Island who is now a fantastic flier, exploring the island with ease.
Laughing Gulls on Central Park’s Reservoir. While they aren’t rare in the NYC area, it was a fun surprise to see them in the park.
One of the El Dorado Peregrine Hawks eating dinner.
Pale Male looking a bit scruffy, as he is molting.

May 21, 2021May 21, 2021Governors Island Red-tailed Hawks

Only One

It looks like the Governors Island Red-tailed Hawk nest only has one eyass this year. Here are a few shots from a visit on Wednesday.

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021Governors Island Red-tailed Hawks

Governors Island

I made a visit to Governors Island on Friday. One eyass was visible, although I suspect there might be one or two more.

May 1, 2021May 1, 2021Governors Island Red-tailed Hawks

Governors Island Is Open

Governors Island is open for the season and the Red-tailed Hawk nest has hatched. I saw two feedings. They eyasses are still too small to see, but we should see them in a week or so. This is the second year for the nest. Last year due to COVID-19 most of us missed watching the activity on the nest, so this year will be special for may of us. Also seen on the island were the sheep that have been introduced to help control the invasive plants around the hammocks.