Green-Wood on Memorial Day

By D. Bruce YoltonOther Red-tailed Hawks

Green-Wood commemorated their fallen Civil War soldiers on Memorial Day.  They are in the midst of a research and restoration project to provide new tombstones for their Civil War soldiers buried in the Cemetery.

Canons and gun fire would startle the Red-tails later in the morning.  Both parents took up positions to keep an eye on the crowd.  The military section of the cemetery is very close to the nest.
I forgot to take a wide shot of the nest yesterday.  It is in the tree in the middle of the photograph.  The cemetery welcomes birders, but I was reminded that one should respect the primary purpose of the cemetery.  This includes leaving an area, if anyone seems uncomfortable.
A tighter shot of the nest.  If you look closely, you’ll see an eyas standing.
The nest has a great view being on a high hill, but it looks to be a bit sunny.
The mother in a tree about 100 feet away from the nest.
A photograph to show wing development.
The first canon shot startles the mother and she returns to a perch at the top of the nest tree.
What are you doing up there Mom?
A Northern Mockingbird.
The hawks get used to the noise and visitors.  This must be a big change from what must be a very quite location.