Quiet At Tompkins Square Park
Not much happened at Tompkins Square Park in the early evening. The young hawks were back on the nest and the parents were enjoying the wind.
You Can Go Home Again
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.
Washington Square Park
The lone Washington Square Park eyass has yet to fledge. It has a few wing feather that haven’t grown in properly, but looks a good deal better than it did a week ago. The eyasses always seem to take their time at this nest and I suspect this hawk will be no exception.
Fifth Avenue Fledglings
This year the fledglings are spending time north and south of 72nd Street, something I don’t remember being common in years past. Maybe it’s easier to venture south without the Sheep Meadow pair. The fledglings are doing a great job of flying high as well as exploring down low.
Darien Osprey Nest
The Scot Cove, Darien Ospreys have returned to their nest this year for a second season. This year they have three young ones. (The first year they had two.) We guess they’re about two weeks old, but aren’t sure.
Fledge 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.
