The Canada Goose nest on a cliff near Belvedere Castle hatched late last week with three goslings. One egg didn’t hatch. The three got down to the pond and have been eating on the south lawn area and getting handouts from tourists.
The eyasses at the Terence Cardinal Cooke Red-tailed Hawk nest were sleeping most of the afternoon away on Friday. They’ve gotten a lot bigger in just a few weeks.
A Bicknell’s Thrush has been delighting Central Park birders with frequent songs and great looks up in the North Woods. Usually found in the mountains, most folks find this bird after hiking up a New England trail. So having one singing loudly, which allows one to distinguish it from the more common, and very similar Gray-cheeked Thrush has been wonderful.
I think I saw one of the eyasses hidden behind sticks today. But it will still be a few days before we see the eyasses clearly. I got to see both parents and a feeding as well this afternoon.
The Terence Cardinal Cooke Red-tailed Hawks Nest is looking great. The three eyasses are now big enough to watch with ease and are very active. I had a great time watching them this afternoon. When it got a bit too sunny and hot, the mother would provide shade for them. It was fun to watch.
After watching the nest at 84th Street, I north and saw some nice birds. We’re in the peak of migration and added Wilson’s Warbler, Chestnut-side Warbler, Magnolia Warbler, Cap May Warbler and Red-headed Woodpecker to my year list.
Then I visited the TCC Nest as my last stop. The parents and the three eyasses look great.
