North Meadow Red-tailed Hawk

I explored the north end of the park today.  During a brief rainstorm, I got to photograph a hawk at the eastern side of the North Meadow.  Later this same hawk circled the Recreation Center a few times and then gained altitude.  It started to get harassed by Chimney Swifts, so it went even higher until it was hard to see.  It then dived and quickly moved northwest towards Morningside Park.

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