The Beresford Apartments

For about an hour two adult hawks perched and preened (sometimes each other) on the SE tower of The Beresford Apartments at 81st and Central Park West.  I suspect it was Pale Male and Octavia, but it could be the pair of hawks that tired to establish a nest in the 90’s earlier this season.  (We’re in molting season, so I.D.s get harder to get right this time of year.)

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Pale Male

In late July or early August depending on the year, it becomes harder and harder to find the fledglings on a regular basis.  By this time of year they’re spread out and exploring a wider and wider area.

So, on Sunday, I was happy to find a reliable old timer, Pale Male sitting in a favorite spot, while an American Robin protested.  He stayed in the same tree for the longest time before moving slightly to a calmer location near the Azalea Pond.

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