Urban Hawks

June 28, 2024June 28, 2024Northwest Central Park Hawks

93rd Street Fledglings Explore The Tennis Courts

As one would expect, the 93rd Street Fledgling have been expanding their range and are now exploring the area around the Central Park tennis courts. The parents and the fledgling can often be found back near the nest but the are favoring the tennis courts.

When I arrived one fledgling was on the north side of the courts being harassed by Blue Jays. The fledgling moved to a number of trees, but the harassment continued. Finally the fledgling went to a tree above the tennis center building. It joined its other two siblings.

Two of them decided to fly around the courts, chasing each other. Its always a joy to watch fledgling who were at first very timid about flying mastering flying.

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024Southern Central Park Red-tailed Hawks

Hot NYAC Fledgling

The NYAC fledglings have become difficult to find as they have become accustomed to the park. I was only able to find one of them today. It was quietly perched in a pine tree, with its wings partially open to stay cool.

June 25, 2024July 5, 2024Riverside Park Red-tailed Hawks

102nd and Riverside Fledglings

The eyasses fledged last week while I was away on vacation. On a quick visit to the area I found two of the fledglings perched calmly in trees near the nest waiting out the strong wind gust in the late afternoon.

June 13, 2024June 13, 2024Southern Central Park Red-tailed Hawks

NYAC on Thursday

I made my last hawk watching stop before going on vacation for ten days at the NYAC. The fledglings are still hanging out in the same area with some exceptions. One decided to scare up the pigeons that eat the horse feed just inside the park at 7th Avenue, before perching on the Essex House. I also saw their mother on top of Trump International Hotel & Tower for the first time.

June 12, 2024Tompkins Square Red-tailed Hawks

Tompkins Square Park Fledglings

The eyasses fledged over a week ago at Tompkins Square Park. I finally had time to go down and see them. Much to my surprise on was still hanging out on the nest and the other two were relaxing in a tree just to the northwest of the nest tree.

When I arrived both parents were on the church on 3rd Street.

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024Southern Central Park Red-tailed Hawks

NYAC Fledglings

The NYAC fledglings were using the same area they’ve been using the last few days when I arrived early in the evening. Stella Hamilton was there when I arrived and she kindly showed me where all three of the fledglings were. After having both the mother and one of the fledglings end up spending time at the Wild Bird Fund, having the three settle into a routine is a welcome relief.