Month: November 2011

https://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/28/violet-the-hawk-has-worsening-leg-problems/Violet’s grave condition has been written about in the New York Times’s online Hawk Cam editorial page. I recommend you read the article since it consolidates the latest rescue attempt news and raptor professionals’ reactions to Violet’s situation in one informative piece.As an aside, both Bobby and Violet were seen roosting together in their regular night-time roost last night.*************************9:30PM:

Continue to the full post… “NYTimes online Hawk Cam update on Violet”

Update: I had originally only posted a few photos from Sunday, my last visit to Washington Square Park.I recently added all the photos intended for this post (see below). It is now complete.

Bobby watching scattering pigeons below him:

Continue to the full post… “Violet and Bobby close together – November 27, 2011”

For anyone who isn’t aware, Violet’s banded leg (her right leg) has gotten considerably worse since the spring. Local wildlife rehabilitation professionals with years of experience are fully-aware of the situation and are working on trying to assist her. I will provide updates when I receive them but for now, all I or we can do is wait and hope for the best.