Fifth Avenue Fledglings Growing Up?

It looks as though Pale Male and Lima are encouraging their offspring to begin hunting on their own.  Reports are the fledgling’s endless begging for food was being ignored by their parents today.  As I was leaving the park, one flew over to the Ramble.  A possible sign the youngster was taking the hint!

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