Comments on: Bobby & Sadie north of the park, lovey dovey pigeons – September 30th, 2018

By: Roger_Paw

Roger_Paw — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 19:50:48 +0000

In reply to Carlene. It's funny, I've noticed them napping and resting in the grass like that for years but never really stopped to observe them do that for any length of time until recently. And now I can't not look and admire them! The animal life in the park has created a unique universe of its own.

By: Carlene

Carlene — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 18:57:31 +0000

The pigeons look so calm and comfortable in the soft grass. Such a treat to see them relaxing like this. We won’t be able to see pictures like this once the weather changes and snow is on the ground. I’ve always loved the pigeons of New York. I was out Saturday on the UPW feeding them and the darling sparrows with corn muffins from Zabar’s. Thanks so much for caring about them. They have fans out here!!

By: Roger_Paw

Roger_Paw — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 18:44:48 +0000

In reply to Jillian. I appreciate your kind words, thank you Jillian! Not to worry, I go home when I've had enough of the heat/humidity/cold. :-D

By: Jillian

Jillian — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:05:24 +0000

Long time lurker, first time commenter! I am so pleased to be able to say hello and thank you for your marvelous documentation. I don’t know how you do it in the extreme weather but more power to you. Your dedication benefits hawk fans such as myself! Thanks for all that you do, Jill.

By: Roger_Paw

Roger_Paw — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 01:21:21 +0000

In reply to Susan Addelston. That's so exciting! You hear all guesses from eagles, owls, to falcons. But hardly anyone ever says Hawks! :) It was likely one of Pale Male's kids but with migration happening, it could have been from anywhere!

By: Susan Addelston

Susan Addelston — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 01:16:26 +0000

Big excitement in the W.90s just off CPW today; a fledging RTH! perched in the tree branches drew an admiring crowd of humans and a police car! Guesses as to its identity ranged from ‘falcon’ to ‘eagle’!!! Perhaps one of this year’s WSP’s brood looking for its own turf? It sat on the tree branch for over 1/2 hr. preening, looking around – oblivious to the crowd; then flew off. Our NYC birds are so used to city life – most amusing. I’ll try and figure out how to send my son’s pictures to you.