Yes, the new male’s actions absolutely point to him wanting to rid the park of the babies in order to claim the territory with Sadie as his mate.

I did not see a post from April with a stranger Hawk. If you were referring to the visiting Hawk on May 6th then no, it is not the same Hawk as that visitor was a juvenile Hawk. However, I do believe the new male might be the same bird I saw on May 9th.

Yes, she can hear their cries. Fingers crossed that she manages to protect and raise them enough so they can thrive and eventually find their own territories.

I empathize, Jeanne. It’s difficult observing all this even while acknowledging that Hawks have behaved in similar fashion for millions of years.

The male may not go so far as to kill the young Hawks due to their size (I hope!) but may attempt to drive them away well before they are ready to hunt on their own and fend for themselves.

Thanks! Sorry for responding so late, it’s been a busy couple of days. Yes, I happened to capture cam footage of some of the male’s attacks on the baby in this post.

Do we even know all babies but one are ok? I agree it is so traumatic. What is Sadie thinking? I feel terrible for her.

I agree. With previous fledgings, both Bobby and Sadie would feed the young on the eastern roof tops together. It is going to be difficult for her to manage feeding the babies all spread out and also teach them how to hunt (especially with a new male who interferes).

So there are three! That is what I thought. OMG, how are the other two pushed off the ledge? This is so upsetting.