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March 18, 2006December 20, 2020Southern Central Park Red-tailed Hawks

Junior Gives Charlotte An Early Afternoon Break

The nest has eggs. How many? Still a mystery.

The afternoon sun hits the nest around 1:35 p.m.

The female

A close up of the nest.

Junior arrives to give Charlotte a break.

A few minutes interaction and she’s off. There are a two extra feet in the picture, so I guess lunch was involved.

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He quickly settles down on to the nest.

The wonderful view.

March 17, 2006December 16, 2020Owls

Friday, 3-17-06

6:26 fly out, behavior almost identical to Thursday.

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March 17, 2006December 16, 2020Owls

Thursday, 3-16-06

Tonight follows the pattern of the last few nights. Only the female being seen, late fly out, and lots of calling and movement high up in the trees.

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Another night where we don’t see the kids.

She spent 45 minutes calling in this tree. Is she calling for her mate or encouraging her children to fledge?

March 17, 2006December 16, 2020Owls

Wednesday, 3-15-06

Late 6:21 fly out. Only one adult seen. After the flyout, lots of activity in high tree branches with calling songs.

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March 17, 2006December 15, 2020Owls

Tuesday, 3-14-06

I wasn’t able to view the fly out, but Jean reports that one owl flew out around 6:15. There was no sign of the kids this evening.

March 13, 2006December 16, 2020Owls

Monday, 3-13-06

Just the usual. Only the mother was visible this evening.

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A streetlight over Central Park West.

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