As always, the Washington Square Eyasses seem in no rush to fledge. They look ready to go, but spend the afternoons laying about the nest. This year is no different. The real action this afternoon was watching a pigeon get eaten by one of the parents.
Sometime around 4 p.m., while no one was looking one of the Fifth Avenue eyasses fledged to a building two blocks north. I arrived around 5 and got to see the first fledgling explore a terrace. I had to rush off to get ready for a dinner with friends, only to receive a text that a second fledge had occurred around 6:45. Let the fun begin!
The Fifth Avenue eyasses are close to fledging. The hawk bench is enjoying watching them get ready for their next stage in life. It was a hot evening, so there was limited flapping and jumping but we did get to see Octavia and Pale Male together on the same perch for an extended period.
The nest on Avenue A continues to do well. It’s a little crowded on the air conditioner, but they’re managing. The parents spent most of the evening across the street on the church, with the mother making one brief visit.
After a visit to Cape Cod for a family wedding and a busy work week, I finally got to hawk watch on Wednesday. The Washington Square hawks have really grown up, and look like they could fledge whenever they’re ready. They looked fantastic taking short flights on the window ledge.
The adult male brought food to the nest and the three eyasses ate on their own, a sign they’re growing up and will be fledging in a few weeks. The eyasses can be aggressive in going after the food, and one was today, quickly taking it from their father.
It began to rain, so I had to pack up my camera, but I still watched the nest. After about twenty minutes of letting the eyasses work on the food by themselves, the mother came in to help them finish their meal.
