I have been tied up with some responsibilities that have pulled me away from my Hawk-watching but I hope to get back in the saddle over the weekend and later next week. However I do have some updates courtesy of a devoted Hawk-watcher; the Hawks have been seen on regular park perches and flying around the park the last few days so that’s been great.
The NYU renovation work going on near the nest was seen being performed on the floor below the nest and then continued on the facade further below the nest. The Hawk sightings since my last post give some encouragement that the Hawks are doing OK despite the work.
I didn’t want this to be just a text post so below are a few pictures I took from a park visit the evening of October 3rd.
A squirrel was seated atop a tree stump right after sunset:
Was he being a night watchman? Gathering his/her thoughts before going to bed?
The illuminated park arch eagle:
I can’t wait to see the Hawks again so I’ll get back to the park as soon as possible.
Hey! It’s OK to have a life outside of WSP, just don’t make a habit of it! Did you see/read the posting from Rita McMahon’s Wild Bird site about the rehabilitation of a Steven Hawking? RTH who collided with a tree, fractured bones – yet lived! Marvelous vet care & dedicated people. Now in a flight cage in NJ learning how to live again. Good to have happy news for a change.
Is there a time frame for the NYU scaffolding work? Will they be done reasonably quickly? Please let us know if we need to contact anyone again. Thanks!
Thank you! I have not seen the Hawk article but I will check it out, thanks!
The permit is set to expire March, 2019. It could end sooner, it could get extended. Such is the nebulous beauty of NYC construction work (sarcasm!). 🙂
If construction is as “fast” as the road work they did below the nest, we will need to get out our patience chant! I sure wish patience was one of my best characteristics… LOL Thank you for continuing to keep us informed regarding what is happening with the work and scaffolding on the building where the hawk nest is. If you think letters or calls from faithful watchers, I would be glad to help. Perhaps those in charge of the work would be more reassuring if they understand that the hawk nest gets viewers from all over the country and the world. I live in Augusta, Maine and am housebound, so really count on this nest and videos of what happens there, as well as your wonderful pictures giving us a look at the outside world both when the chicks are in the nest and when the fledglings are discovering the world outside their nest. I receive not only entertainment from watching the hawks and their nest, but receive a lot of education regarding what hawk family life is like. I’m sure there are many of us who count on peering into the nest because we have no ability to get out and about ourselves. Thanks again for your wonderful work and beautiful pictures.
Hoping whatever is keeping you away from the hawks will be resolved soon. Take care….
Thank you! I’m all for the public emailing NYU and telling them how important the Hawks are to them. I know that it is encouraging to me when I read everyone’s nice sentiments about the Hawks in these comments. Yes, responsibilities this week are tying me up but it’s fine. It is making me appreciate the company of the Hawks all the more. 🙂
Now that we know from the news casts, that squirrels are designated “comfort” companions, for people traveling by plane, I can only imagine this fellow was out preparing to meet w/ his boys in the park…after assisting others in coping w/ life.
Thanks for the dramatic photo and update, Roger.
Very cute imagery, Jeanne. I have never pet a squirrel but I’m sure it’s amazing.