The eyasses look like they’re close to fledge age.  They both look great.  Octavia and Pale Male were perched near the nest too.  I can’t wait for the two eyasses to venture into the park.

It was a foggy afternoon at the Model Boat Pond.  When I arrived the eyasses were sleeping with Octavia, their mother, two buildings down on Fifth Avenue.  Soon, Pale Male arrived with food and brought it to the nest.  One eyass ate the new prey and the other ate leftovers. 

One tried to eat too big a piece.  The first time I saw this I worried that the eyass would choke, but it seems to be a common behavior as they learn to tear food and eat on their own.  I’ve now seen it dozens of time, and nothing ever goes wrong!

At the end of the afternoon, there was some “jump-flapping”.  But the eyasses were very mellow, which makes sense given the weather.

I was a nice afternoon, so I spent a few relaxing hours at the “hawk bench”.  The eyasses got fed, Octavia also provided shade and Pale Male made a brief visit.  We’re only a few weeks from the hawks fledging, so I’m enjoying being able to watch these youngsters while they’re in one place for awhile!

Another great day watching the 5th Avenue nest. The next ten days are peak nest watching days.  Make a visit if you can!

The two eyasses on Fifth Avenue got fed mid-afternoon.  One of them was taking bites that were a little too big resulting in a bit of a tug-of-war.  It was fun to watch.

After lots of rain, I was finally able to go hawk watching today.  I spent time at Pale Male and Octavia’s nest on Fifth Avenue.  Octavia was with the two eyasses, and Pale Male was on the Carlyle. The bird attacking Pale Male is a Northern Mockingbird.