At Tompkins Square Park, at least two hawks have fledged, but they were all back on the nest Sunday afternoon.  Dora, the adult female had brought food, so they all ended up on the nest.  We’ve see this at other nests, where the nest becomes a feeding station, but it is unusual.  It will be interesting to see how things progress over the next few days.

I love fledge days.  After days of waiting and watching, mostly at a nest, a greater adventure begins both for the young hawks and the hawk watchers.  Today was like so many other fledge days.  It included lots of enthusiasts sharing the joy of watching a creature enjoy flight for the first time.

At 8:08 p.m. this evening we had the first fledge.  The eyass made its way to the highest branch of the tree on the west side of the tree, and made a good flight west.  It explored one tree for about fifteen minutes before flying to another tree.  They were good flights with good landings.

Yesterday at Tompkins Square Park had the eyasses branching near the nest which was like jumping with some flapping.  Today an eyass flew from one side of the tree to the other and back.  It was more than just basic branching.  It was advanced.  Someone is going to be off this nest soon!

The Tompkins Square Park eyasses are full of energy jumping from branch to branch around the nest.  It’s a sure sign that they’ll be fledgling soon. I can’t wait to see how they fledge and do they gravitate to the tall trees of the park or the buildings around the park the first few days off the nest?

My visit to the Tompkins Square Park nest coincided with the Memorial Day Punk Event.  The hawks didn’t seem to mind the concert at all.  The eyasses don’t seem ready to branch or fledge yet.  After two years of air conditioner nests, it will be fun to watch this batch of youngsters branch this year.