Red-tailed Hawk landing on nest, Bobst Library, NYU, New York City

Pip Nest Visit. Pip Flaps and Hops! June 12, 2011

Some of us red-tailed hawk cam lovers returned to Washington Square Park today to check out Bobby’s, Violet’s and Pip’s nest. We only saw Bobby for a minute but got to see Violet and Pip in all their glory. It was mid-morning when I first managed to catch footage of Pip flapping her wings. She’s been bolder with her flapping recently as she strengthens her wings in preparation for her first flight and life in the air.

Please forgive the shakiness of the footage. I didn’t think I’d need to bring a tripod with me today but clearly I will need to bring one next time I attempt to film the nest.

Flap one:

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Bobby getting chased by little bird – June 5 2011

A small bird was defending his or her nest and dive-bombed Bobby in order to get him away from it. He was sitting on a tower enduring the hits but then took off. The little bird bravely gave chase! Nature truly is an amazing thing. Footage taken June 5, 2011.