The Red-tailed Hawks of Washington Square Park, NYC… mostly
I visited Washington Square Park after work today, just before sunset (although the sun was as good as set since buildings all around hide the natural horizon).
Little did I know I had walked under Bobby while entering the park. It was only after hearing a falcon making ‘yelling’ calls did I turn around to see the bird fly away from a perched Bobby.
Continue to the full post… “Bobby hunting before bedtime – February 27, 2012”
I have sad news to report. Lima, Pale Male’s mate, was found dead today. I heard the news from a friend just a few minutes ago. She directed me to Bobby and Cathy Horvath’s WINORR (Wildlife in Need of Rescue and Rehabilitation) Facebook page for more details. Here’s what the Horvaths wrote this afternoon:
Continue to the full post… “Lima, Pale Male’s mate, is dead – February 26, 2012”
Bobby and Rosie spent the afternoon perching on various buildings and air conditioners, navigating in the air against the 25mph winds, visiting the nest multiple times, hunting, then roosting together at the Red Roost Inn.
It was a beautiful day despite the cold and wind. The clouds were rolling quickly and the sky changed hues constantly. The park was a little less full than usual for a Saturday so the hawks were not as crowded by curious park-goers as they may have been otherwise.
Rosie bringing a twig to the nest for fortification:
Continue to the full post… “Windy Saturday with Bobby and Rosie – February 25, 2012”