I returned to the Peregrine Falcon nest around 6 pm. I had gotten “intel” that the fledgling on the windowsill had stayed there all day, and at least two young hawks had gone to the roof of 530. When I arrived their still was a fledgling on the windowsill and at times one or two of the other young hawks were off the nest. But the fledglings were returning to the nest tower.

It might be possible that all of the hawks made at least one flight off the nest, but we’ll only know for sure when we see them all off of the nest tower!

Having been at multiple Red-tailed Hawk fledges, I want to caution folks not to follow know-it-alls who create a group panic about every little thing. If you think something is wrong, don’t diagnose the problem yourself. There are a number of folks live near the nest, who are observing it, and have experience with Peregrine Falcons. Talk to them before jumping to conclusions. Or contact a licensed rehabber and ask their advice.

A few years ago, a Red-tailed Hawk fledged too early at Washington Square Park and spent a week on a ledge of an NYU building. It was fine and being fed by its parents, and eventually left. But rehabbers got tons of calls, and often sent volunteers to check things out. This only wasted the time of the rehabbers and their volunteers.

I say this because the young fledgling who spent the day on the windowsill, is most likely fine. It could have fledged a bit too early and needs a day or two to get settled. I suspect when it’s hungry, the parents will encourage it to move. But no one should go vigilante and try to move it off the ledge. Let a licensed rehabber make the call. (But there is also a small chance it has frounce or lead poisoning. But that’s for a trained expert to diagnose.)

The fledglings were on new spots this evening. One was on the roof of the church and one on the building due east of church. In addition, one of the fledglings chased after its mother who had food. These fledgling look like they’re going to be tons of fun.