Comments on: Release day for one fledgling Hawk, late night rescue of another – June 16th, 2019

By: Roger_Paw

Roger_Paw — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 02:03:15 +0000

In reply to Genia. Thanks, Genia! This unexpected drama this season has tested us all on so many levels.

By: Genia

Genia — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 02:29:43 +0000

In reply to Genia. Also it would be against the law to capture these hawks (except for licensed professionals like the Horvaths or rangers who only do so when necessary for rehab and other permitted procedures), since they are protected wild animals.

By: Genia

Genia — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 02:20:13 +0000

It’s such a treat to read your blog and see the images! Thanks. Also agree completely with the banding and other point about minimizing human intervention in wild animal behavior. It really is harder though in this case for me since I’ve been following them since the nest 🙂

By: Roger_Paw

Roger_Paw — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 01:21:37 +0000

In reply to Karen M. Juno is acting perfectly naturally as a male establishing dominance in a new territory. We are observers of these interactions and it is not our place to impose our moralities on these wild creatures (as difficult as it can be to watch because we do empathize with the youngsters). I find the developments to be an incredible opportunity to witness what otherwise happens all the time in the wild.

By: Karen M

Karen M — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 01:12:01 +0000

Thanks so much RP and Hovarth’s!

I agree with AAnon, why not just remove Juno.

We have not had this much excitement from the babes, since one’s leg was caught in a plastic bag, in the nest, several years ago!

By: Roger_Paw

Roger_Paw — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 23:54:07 +0000

In reply to Robert. This released fledgling was banded. You can see it in some of the pictures (look for it on his left leg). Yes, it would be great to find out where it winds up!

By: Robert

Robert — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 20:21:34 +0000

Is there a reason the babies are not banded when caught? Would help to know their futures when they leave..

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 13:21:29 +0000

I understand all of these “adventures” in the new fledgling hawk family , is quite normal w/in the “wild animal world”…but , I think , I will hold off watching the near miss escapades, until all is done and all the hawks have settled.
A rosy glow of the hawks ,through glasses of denial in the world of all things wild, but this old world is tough enough , for me, without bringing it , purposely, into my little world.
So, adieu my dear fledges and Sadie …Juno , you will go on to become your natural self in your new kingdom in WSP…Thank you ,Roger _Paw for all your efforts and pictures….
I will rejoin you all in the next year w/ a new nest and eggs being hatched w/ New Life again , in the adventures of the “Hawk Family” on the campus of NYU,

By: Liz Sapar

Liz Sapar — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 12:12:41 +0000

Kudos Bobby

By: AAnon

AAnon — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 04:39:20 +0000

Good news / bad news kind of day?
I know it’s a terrible thought but i wish WINORR could net Juno and only release him back after the kids have a chance to learn to hunt for themselves and are ready to migrate…
I appreciate how level-headed and “just the facts” your narratives are, while keeping us informed. Helps me to stay a bit calm during all this drama. Thanks!