2020 Manhattan Red-tailed Hawk Nest Update 4

This will most likely be the last chart for awhile.  The COVID-19 crisis is making it difficult to continue reporting.

Since the last update:

  • It has been confirmed that the Inwood Hill Park nest is occupied
  • Three eggs have been laid in Washington Square Park
  • The San Remo pair are now building a nest on The Majestic Apartments
  • Unconfirmed reports are the 350 Central Park West is now occupied

For all of us staying at home, Laura Goggin, made a nice summary of web cameras on her blog.  It should help many of us with cabin fever.

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2020 Manhattan Red-tailed Hawk Nest Update 2

Sad news from Morningside Park.  The male from the St. John nest was found lethargic and died shortly after being taken into rehab.  More about the death can be found on the WINORR facebook page.

The other news is about two possible nests and a new location for nest building on the San Remo.   It was also nice to see Lincoln Karim’s picture of Pale Male and Octavia copulating this weekend.  Let’s hope there eggs hatch this year.

With the COVID-19 outbreak in NYC, reports may be more sporadic this year. Practicing social distancing will be more important than hawk watching over the next few months.

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2020 Manhattan Red-tailed Hawk Nest Update 1

I’m starting to receive Red-tailed Hawk nest reports from around Manhattan.  Fort Washington and Tompkins Square Park have brooding hawks and there are reports of a nest being built on Governor’s Island.  A pair of hawks has been seen copulating at 34th and 2nd Avenue, but the nest has not yet been located.  Drop me an email or comment on Facebook if you have updated news on any Manhattan nest.

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2019 Manhattan Red-tailed Hawk Nest Update 16

This year is turning out to be a dangerous year for Red-tailed Hawks in Manhattan.

  • Both eyasses fledged at St. John.  One got into trouble and looks to have some head trauma.  It is in rehab at WINORR.
  • The mother of the 350 Central Park West nest was found on the ground in the park.  It was rescued but died in treatment.
  • The building at 100th and Third and the eyasses removed from the fire escape.  They went to the Raptor Trust via the Wild Bird Fund.
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