I spotted Bobby circling north of Washington Square Park 10 minutes after I had arrived:
He was gone within a minute as he dove far north.
Sadie was sitting on the Con Edison tower during the action:
She and/or Bobby have perched on the tower my last two visits as well.
A young Red-tailed Hawk circled over the south side of the park 6 minutes after Bobby disappeared:
The youngster flew south after a minute.
Squirrel climbing a tree:
White-throated Sparrow foraging:
I then saw a young Red-tail circling high above the park 11 minutes later. Was it the same youngster? A different visitor? It was not easy to tell:
The young Hawk dove further east away from the park.
Bubbles in the square:
The Hawk nest just left of center (top floor window):
15 minutes passed and the juvenile came back!
It soared high above the park for a few minutes before disappearing west. I noted that we now had all directions around the park traversed by the Hawks during my outing (Bobby north, juveniles south, east, then west).
Sadie was still perched on the Con Edison tower when I left.
Whenever I see one of your posts, keeping us up to date on the activities of those who are adult hawks or those who are wandering, checking out places that might be great nests in the next season, I just feel so grateful. Those of us lucky to see your posts not only get to watch nests via camcorders, but get to see what is happening with the hawks even when they would normally out of sight. I discovered raptor nests several years ago and we hardly ever got to see parents and babies in places other than the nests. Once we had people who took so much pleasure in following the hawks and bald eagles, we learned that some of the information we got from those who keep the nests was not always accurate – for instance the information spread about that eagles don’t drink, don’t bathe, and splash with proof from the pictures of these activities showing that the original information was often more than a little off-center. Thank you yet again, Roger Paw for the interesting and accurate information you provide us as well as the months worth of fascinating activities we hadn’t seen before.
I’m so honored, Shirley. Thank you!
I take great pleasure in learning the Hawks’ behavior and then having the ability to share what I’ve observed! The Hawks have surprised and educated me countless times. The more you get to know them, the more special you realize they are!
Thank you so much!
I live up the road from Walden Pond. Sharing your observations of the flora and fauna in NYC remind me of Thoreau opening people’s minds and hearts to the natural world of his day
You are too kind, Mimi! The city can be so harsh-looking and devoid of a natural world. Washington Square may not be that big but it is bursting with life! A short walk through the park will treat you to so many different varieties of bird song and active squirrels. It’s pretty great how this little ecosystem exists just a block away from heavy traffic on all sides. Thank you!