Comments on: Multiple raptors visit Washington Square – December 12th, 2018 https://rogerpaw.com/2018/12/multiple-raptors-washington-square/ The Red-tailed Hawks of Washington Square Park, NYC... mostly Fri, 14 Dec 2018 22:04:42 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 By: Carlene https://rogerpaw.com/2018/12/multiple-raptors-washington-square/#comment-5509 Fri, 14 Dec 2018 22:04:42 +0000 https://rogerpaw.com/?p=51193#comment-5509 In reply to Roger_Paw.

Yes that is precisely why it’s so incredible the Peregrine Falcons have made New York City their home. We live in “modern” buildings and streets of concrete, but the falcon loves it here because of abundant prey all year round in any kind of weather. I was watching a David Attenborough Planet Earth special on Cities, and he devoted part of the program to the Peregrine Falcons of NYC. Thanks Roger_Paw so much for reading and writing. Carlene

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By: Roger_Paw https://rogerpaw.com/2018/12/multiple-raptors-washington-square/#comment-5507 Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:40:38 +0000 https://rogerpaw.com/?p=51193#comment-5507 In reply to Carlene.

It really was a tremendous day. There are raptors all around the park and city in general but it’s always a treat to see one. They are such a contrast to the ‘modern’ sights of buildings, sidewalks, and street lamps, etc.

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By: Carlene https://rogerpaw.com/2018/12/multiple-raptors-washington-square/#comment-5506 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 22:18:32 +0000 https://rogerpaw.com/?p=51193#comment-5506 The Peregrine Falcon! They are capable of speeds of 242 mph!! While New York City is as unnatural a place as anywhere on Earth, it has the highest density of nesting peregrines on the planet due to abundant wild prey such as pigeons and rodents. What a great day to see raptors! Cooper’s Hawk and a juvenile red-tailed hawk and a falcon in one day. Great photographs! Thank you also for the photo of the nest. It looks good and undisturbed. It’s a relief to see no scaffolding anywhere near it. Many thanks Roger_Paw.

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By: Roger_Paw https://rogerpaw.com/2018/12/multiple-raptors-washington-square/#comment-5505 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:57:55 +0000 https://rogerpaw.com/?p=51193#comment-5505 In reply to Susan Addelston.

Hi, the scaffolding is still away from the nest and is secured to a different facade now. Yes, the Hawks will start to retorfiy the nest with more frequency starting in January. That is what I have observed every year.

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By: Roger_Paw https://rogerpaw.com/2018/12/multiple-raptors-washington-square/#comment-5504 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:55:44 +0000 https://rogerpaw.com/?p=51193#comment-5504 In reply to Jeanne.

Thanks! It’s really difficult to track Cooper’s Hawks because they will rise then drop down a bit then rise again sometimes before landing. It’s a fun challenge for me though. They are so fun to watch.

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By: Susan Addelston https://rogerpaw.com/2018/12/multiple-raptors-washington-square/#comment-5503 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:26:47 +0000 https://rogerpaw.com/?p=51193#comment-5503 Good morning! Are we to assume then that all of the scaffolding on the nest side of the bldg. is now gone? Hawks should start nestorations in Jan., correct? That’s close…Don’t want them to be scared off by work.

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By: Jeanne https://rogerpaw.com/2018/12/multiple-raptors-washington-square/#comment-5502 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 06:57:53 +0000 https://rogerpaw.com/?p=51193#comment-5502 I love it when you capture the dive and bullet tuck of the birds in the park, Roger_Paw.
I wonder if they enjoy the sensation of speed and wind on their feathers or if they are just being
diving raptors and traveling to their destination?

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