Clapper Rail
Bryant Park trapped yet another rare bird. Today, it had a Clapper Rail. It was a life bird for me! To whomever found it and reported it, thank you.
W0302 Central Park Nest
This nest had a mother sitting on eggs for Mother’s Day. The male brought her a branch as a gift while I was there. This pair didn’t have it’s eggs hatch last year, and are now second clutching after the problems they had on Fifth Avenue. So, I have limited expectations for them, but I’m hoping for the best.
Terence Cardinal Cooke
I made a brief visit to the nest on Mother’s Day. The one eyass was hidden for most of my visit before ducking under the mother to stay out of the rain. I haven’t seen it yet, but I understand the eyass is venturing out onto the ledge some days!
Governors Island
I made a visit to Governors Island on Friday. One eyass was visible, although I suspect there might be one or two more.
Washington Square Park
I visited on Thursday, and there were not signs of any hatchlings. I did get some good looks at the male, and it is not the same as the one from last year. This means we have a third male and a forth female at this nest, M3 and F4.
2021 Manhattan Red-tailed Hawk Nest Update 8
I’m a bit behind in watching nests this year. I haven’t had a chance to see some of the nests or follow up on others. I do have some updates however:
- The nest in West Harlem made the New York Times.
- The Fort Washington nest has three eyasses.
- Three eyasses have now been seen in the Tompkins Square Park nest.
- Governors Island has at least one eyass.
- As of last Thursday, the Washington Square Park nest still hadn’t hatched.
- The pair that looked to be building a nest on the Con Ed Smokestack didn’t complete the nest,
