Month: June 2012

Today was the second day of this season’s first major heat wave. It was 91 degrees at Washington Square Park but it felt like 96. It was not as hot as yesterday but was just as, if not more, uncomfortable.

I found only one of the resident Red-tailed Hawks during my brief visit. It was one of the fledglings. She was sitting atop the Judson Memorial Church cross.

I have no idea why this bird would sit up in the direct sun on such a scorcher unless to enjoy the slightly cooler breezes and to have a great 360 view.

Continue to the full post… “Solo fledgling on day two of heat wave – June 21st, 2012”

It was 93 degrees (but a “real feel” temperature of 99) in Washington Square Park. The heat and humidity were brutal and the Hawks panted and half-spread their wings often in an attempt to cool down.

When I arrived at the park I saw the huge birds carrying on at the wide lawn they’d been seen at the last few days.

Continue to the full post… “Squirrel catch and the start of a heat wave – June 20th, 2012”