Stella Hamilton let me know of a new Red-tailed Hawk nest this afternoon. It is at 1115 Fifth Avenue, which is just south of 93rd Street. The news is bittersweet, as she discovered the nest because the hawk pair was calling in distress, as workers lowered a rig down the side of the façade.

These situations have not worked out well in past years. We’ll have to wait and see what happens. Hopefully, the building contacts the NYS DEC for advice on how to handle the situation.

I’ve been hoping to see signs that the 350 Central Park West has hatched over the last week.  I made three visits, but came up empty each time.  I thought they should have hatched my now and I would have seen a feeding by now, but I’m a bit confused about when brooding started.

I’m not certain of the timing, but I think due for a hatch at 350 Central Park West within the next week. I went up today and saw the male bring a squirrel and took over incubation duties, so the female could eat and explore.  I didn’t see any signs of a feeding, so I don’t think the nest has hatched yet.  It’s a long hike for me to visit the next, but I’ll make another visit at the end of the week.

In the fog, I was able to watch the 350 Central Park nest and confirm the pair is brooding.  The nest seems better built than the last two years, and offers more protection.   I had to watch from between 96th and 97th Streets on Central Park West to see her.  Being so far way means camera shake and atmospheric distortion, but I was able to see the female brooding.

I’ve been a bit behind in posting picture from 350 Central Park West.  They’ve been very active.  Copulating on multiple building and generally hanging out near the nest.  I so hope they do well this year.

There wasn’t much excitement this afternoon.   Just the usual pre-brooding stuff.  A copulation, some nest rearranging to make sure it is “just right”, and then lots of hanging around close to the nest.  Bring on the eggs.