The key news this week is a number of fledges:
As always any news or corrections are welcome.
On Saturday, all four hawks, Octavia, Pale Male and the two eyasses were in the nest together. It was great to see them together and also watch the eyasses do some jump/flapping. They should off the nest soon.
All three kids have fledged from the Cathedral. Two are doing well, but the third was found by the Police unable to stand on June 1st at 109th and Manhattan Avenue. It is now with the rehabbers Cathy and Bobby Horvath.
The 116th Street nest was relaxed until food was delivered on Saturday afternoon. Gone are the relaxed careful feedings of the mother, having been replaced by a grab for food by a youngster who can feed itself. Boy, do they grow up fast!
The eyasses at Fifth Avenue are looking very grown up these days. Based on what looked to be an April 18th hatch date, we certainly are at the beginning the fledge window. However, based on the behavior I saw Friday, I would place my bets on a fledge taking place mid-week.
The hawks at 116th and Riverside have begun “branching”, so they should be leaving the nest soon. Good luck little guys!
