Comments on: Sadie’s flights close to the nest, babies’ jump-flaps – June 3rd, 2019

By: Roger_Paw

Roger_Paw — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 03:15:43 +0000

In reply to Karen M.. Yes, it does appear that the new Hawk is trying to pair-bond with Sadie. I don't know if there is any difference in timing between new males or females attempting to join an established Hawk. Thanks for your kind words, Karen!

By: Karen M.

Karen M. — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 20:53:13 +0000

Could this ‘interloping’ hawk, be attempting to take Bobby’s place? As you noted above, the ‘boys’ are quick to pick a new mate. Is this also true for the female hawks?

Love your pics. Been following you for several years. I so look forward to your updates on ‘our’ hawks!

By: Roger_Paw

Roger_Paw — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 17:56:45 +0000

In reply to AAnon. Thank you for your excellent report! What a cheeky Hawk! I do record video from the cam from time to time but missed all of that action from last night.

By: AAnon

AAnon — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 15:43:46 +0000

In reply to Roger_Paw.

RP, visitor was on the nest for 1-2 seconds. Sadie had just flown in (with prey) and was against the wall with the kids, her back turned to the Park. She was there for maybe 5 seconds before he flew in, landed down on the other end of ledge but still in camera view (did NOT land in the nest) she took a beat then was in his face in a flash, sort of “pecked” at him in the face and he was gone from cam view, either flew off or further down the nest. She immediately returned to the kids. The kids didn’t seem to have much of a reaction, seemed focused on the food delivery.

As reported, it happened at 6:56pm. I was just lucky to see it, I hadn’t really been glued to the cam

Do you record video from cam? (crossing my fingers 🙂

By: Roger_Paw

Roger_Paw — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 03:38:32 +0000

In reply to Jeanne. It all depends on the Hawks really. When Violet was rescued Rosie showed up the very next day. When Rosie disappeared it took five months for Bobby to get a new mate.

By: Roger_Paw

Roger_Paw — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 03:33:45 +0000

In reply to AAnon. I had no idea about this other Hawk until I got comments here letting me know. Did this Hawk take the food? How long was it on the nest ledge? Thank you!

By: Roger_Paw

Roger_Paw — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 03:33:14 +0000

In reply to Sandz. No, I had no idea! I missed the action! How did the babies and/or Sadie react?

By: Roger_Paw

Roger_Paw — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 03:32:57 +0000

In reply to Irene Feldman. You're welcome, Irene!

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:51:50 +0000

Wondrous picture of dear Sadie “leaving” the flag pole. Thanks Roger_Paw.
In Sadie’s difficulty in “raising” her chicks alone, I find my respect for her knows no bounds.
They are being fed, protected and encouraged to mature into juvenile hawks.
Sadie, you have done it all …unfortunately alone.
When the nest is empty, I hope Sadie selects a hawk to become her mate.
Roger_Paw, I remember when Rosie was gone, Bobby seemed to mate quickly ,soon after.
Is this the same for both the male and female hawks? Finding/selecting a mate in a quick time frame?

By: AAnon

AAnon — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:35:49 +0000

Hi, there! Today Tue June 4 at 6:56pm a visitor landed on the ledge just a few seconds after Sadie had flown in with prey. Is that something you might have captured or recorded? (and could post 🙂
As always, seeing your pics of off the nest goings on is a treat! Just invaluable. Thanks for all you do.