Comments on: Fledglings in trees, male Hawk perches next to fledgling – June 11th, 2019

By: Roger_Paw

Roger_Paw — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 02:07:06 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth McMahon. Thank you, he was a very special guy!

By: Elizabeth McMahon

Elizabeth McMahon — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 02:02:46 +0000

In reply to Roger_Paw. I'm so sorry for your lost. He was beautiful.

By: Roger_Paw

Roger_Paw — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 23:37:40 +0000

In reply to Bev. Thank you, Bev! It makes me so happy to hear people have been following the Hawks since the Pip days. We are quite the dedicated bunch! Yes, I am aware of today's fledgling pick-up and will discuss it in tonight's post. Thank you!

By: Bev

Bev — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 23:37:27 +0000

In reply to Bev. *Correction to my previous post: The fledgling was found in front of 10 Washington Place.

By: Bev

Bev — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 23:34:13 +0000

Hi Roger_Paw. I have been watching and admiring your work and commitment to these hawks since the days of Pip, Violet and Bobby. Thanks so much for educating us abd helping to track these wonders of nature. I was troubled to read on Urban Hawks today that one of the Washington Square fledglings was found on 10th Ave. and taken to a bird rescue organization (not WINNOR). Are your aware of this, and do you have any updates?

By: Roger_Paw

Roger_Paw — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:51:42 +0000

In reply to Li. Thank you! I passed someone standing and looking into that alley way at 4th and Greene around 2:25PM today so I wonder if that was you or the other reader! I was tempted to peek in there too because we have seen a fledgling sit on the base of a water tower there years ago. That gap is referred to as "the secret spot" by a couple of us Hawkers. But I saw a Hawk fly southward so I kept walking.

By: Li

Li — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:44:26 +0000

In reply to Roger_Paw. That's a relief! I was worried it was in distress but it sounds like mom knows what the little ones are up to. Thank you for all you do!

By: Roger_Paw

Roger_Paw — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:33:20 +0000

In reply to Li. Thank you so much for letting me know! I received another message about this crying fledgling earlier this afternoon from another reader. He heard it on 4th Street as well. Yes, you were hearing the "feed me" cry. My hope is that it has moved on to another perch and either got fed or is taking a nap. I saw both adults today looking in that general direction earlier this afternoon so it's very likely mom knows where it is. If you do see it again feel free to let me know!

By: Li

Li — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:25:04 +0000

I work on West 4th street and I wonder if those high pitched cries I hear are the male’s or one of fledgling’s “feed me” cries? There was one behind my building sitting on top of the window AC units early afternoon until early evening but I don’t see it anymore. I hope it’s ok…

By: Roger_Paw

Roger_Paw — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:05:43 +0000

In reply to Meg Roeck. Thanks, Meg! I think the same; Sadie is obviously bonding with this male so it is likely we'll see a brood with this new bloodline next year. I love the name Juno! I think it is perfect. I will refer to him as that from now on. Thank you! I've been trying to think of an appropriate name for him since the weekend but haven't been able to come up with anything that suits. Sadly, Roger passed away last July. But here is a photo of him having a nice preen.