Comments on: Bobby Hawk brings twig to nest, Sadie circles nearby – September 11th, 2018

By: Carlene

Carlene — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 19:11:40 +0000

Interesting that Jeanne was in Boston also 17 years ago on September 11th. I was in the Boston Courthouse for a hearing against the MBTA regarding an accident I had on a commuter train in which I fell and broke my foot. Policemen came into the courtroom and began escorting everyone out the door. My attorney and I moved with the crowd, and I remember the fear everyone was feeling in not having any idea what was going on. That fear was only to escalate once we got into his car and learned what had happened on the radio. It was terrifying. Yes it’s true all of us can remember where we were on September 11, 2001. Thank you Roger and Jeanne.

By: Roger_Paw

Roger_Paw — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 02:21:59 +0000

In reply to Avel. Thank you! I know exactly what you mean because I share the same sentiments about them. The pigeon feeders who usually hang out below that tree were elsewhere so I had Bobby all to myself as it were. It's special when that happens.

By: Avel

Avel — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 02:11:10 +0000

Wonderful! I always become totally engrossed in each of your photos of our NYU hawk family because, well, they are important to me…. and most especially their existence is part of our wildlife continuance on this earth no matter where we observe them. Thank you, Roger.

By: Roger_Paw

Roger_Paw — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 01:24:16 +0000

In reply to Jeanne. Hi. The Hawks will attend to the nest now and then but they really get revved up in late January and visit the nest often as they start to fortify the structure. I figured I'd put the cam back on anyway because you never know when they'll show up!

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 01:13:08 +0000

I think, we all can remember where we were on 9/11 ,seventeen years ago.
I was working in East Boston, Massachusetts, at the time and could look across the harbor at Logan Airport.
Unaware of what was occurring, my supervisor called and told me to “get out of there”
While we remember all our heroes today, we can enjoy Bobby “nest tending”
I love that he is taking the initiative to clean up a bit and bring some twigs in readiness.
Do the Hawks always start so early in caring for the nest? Or, is this an instinctual thing , unrelated to nest preparation. But, he and Rosie ,recognize the nest as their own ..pretty special , those two !
Thanks for bringing us such wonderful travels and habits of our two favorite hawks.