Comments on: Sadie grabs rope for the Hawk nest – March 19th, 2019 https://rogerpaw.com/2019/03/sadie-grabs-rope-for-nest/ The Red-tailed Hawks of Washington Square Park, NYC... mostly Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:44:40 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 By: Roger_Paw https://rogerpaw.com/2019/03/sadie-grabs-rope-for-nest/#comment-5759 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:44:40 +0000 https://rogerpaw.com/?p=52059#comment-5759 In reply to Elizabeth.

I’ve seen the Hawks leave the eggs for around 20 minutes in past years and there were no ill effects on the eggs. The eggs hatched and the youngsters did just fine. I used to get worried at the longer breaks in the early years but it turns out ok. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your chicken anecdote; that was very cool to learn!

]]> By: Elizabeth https://rogerpaw.com/2019/03/sadie-grabs-rope-for-nest/#comment-5756 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 17:59:54 +0000 https://rogerpaw.com/?p=52059#comment-5756 In reply to Roger_Paw.

Yes, that is the nature of the beast…life is truly a pecking order and one life sustains another. I have a question…How long are the Hawks able to leave their eggs without them cooling off? My broody hens take a 20 minute walkabout, have a dustbath, eat some grass and they are back on their nest. Is it the same for Raptor eggs?

]]> By: Roger_Paw https://rogerpaw.com/2019/03/sadie-grabs-rope-for-nest/#comment-5755 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 17:52:50 +0000 https://rogerpaw.com/?p=52059#comment-5755 In reply to Elizabeth.

Thanks, Elizabeth! There are many rats and pigeons in the park the Hawks catch for the young. They will on occasion get a squirrel or sparrow too. 🙂

]]> By: Roger_Paw https://rogerpaw.com/2019/03/sadie-grabs-rope-for-nest/#comment-5754 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 17:50:09 +0000 https://rogerpaw.com/?p=52059#comment-5754 In reply to Jeanne.

These Hawks are always full of surprises. I figured they were getting their rope from construction sites but this was the first time I got to see one of them in action trying to do so.

]]> By: Elizabeth https://rogerpaw.com/2019/03/sadie-grabs-rope-for-nest/#comment-5753 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 17:31:16 +0000 https://rogerpaw.com/?p=52059#comment-5753 Wow! What a fantastic set of photos! I almost feel like I am there too. Those Hawks are really beautiful and the idea of them taking roost in that very urban area is so interesting. Judging from the other wildlife pictures there are many snacks around for them and their chicks to come. Thank you for sharing the beauty of these majestic creatures.

]]> By: Jeanne https://rogerpaw.com/2019/03/sadie-grabs-rope-for-nest/#comment-5751 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 05:57:17 +0000 https://rogerpaw.com/?p=52059#comment-5751 “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood!”
Thanks, Roger_Paw.

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