Thanks, Karen! I apologize for not publishing your comment earlier! For some reason it was in the spam folder but I sorted it out. Yes, NYU has known about the Hawks’ protected status probably ever since Bobby and Violet first started building their nest in the window.
I do not know the extent of the renovations. The permit on file wasn’t too descriptive about the work. The windows near the facade work are being covered to protect them from I assume dust but that’s just a guess on my part. I do not know if windows will be replaced. The Hawk window surely won’t because that would disturb the nest and NYU has said they will not touch it.
Thanks for your kind words! It makes me happy that so many people love the Hawks.
]]>Thanks, Carlene – great job! Yes, I did contact Earthjustice last week but have not followed up with them since I received NYU’s response. Thank you so much!
]]>Red-tailed hawks may seek to build a nest within trees or on buildings considered private property, however the birds cannot be hunted or harassed without a special permit, and the removal of their feathers, eggs, or nest from private property is prohibited. Earthjustice would be a good organization to contact for legal help if need be. Thank you Roger for including the letter from NYU. Carlene
]]>Thank you, Jeanne! Keeping a lookout for the Hawks is a group effort and I’m glad I could be there to pass on the info for everyone to consider and perhaps act on.
]]>With a liberal school like NYU being so cognizant of the rights of all people to be/do all things, I hope they have that same attitude/sensitivity when it comes to the nest.
Are they planning to sand blast or change out windows? What ‘are’ they doing?
Thanks for all you do, keeping us informed on this crisis, but ur beautiful photography of our beloved Hawks is truly a blessing.
]]>Yes, thank you, I do not wish for this update to suggest that anyone should refrain from reaching out to NYU. These birds are Federally protected and thus must not be disturbed.
]]>A special thank you to Roger_paw for everything you do. Without you, it’s doubtful that so many of us would be aware of what’s happening there in NY.
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