Urban Hawks

May 10, 2007December 21, 2020Owls

Thurday, May 10th

There were none of the regulars this evening, but we Jonathan, Barrie, her husband, and others as owl watchers.

It was a confusing fly out. Only one owl was visible in the Willow, but it appeared that three flew out. I think they’ve found spots on the back side of the Willow, which we can’t see from the shore of the Pool. The owls flew out in time to raise concern from the numerous Robins in the area.

Then as it got darker, the Robins went to sleep and all was quiet. The owls flew from tree to tree, clockwise around pool ending up in low trees around swampy area with rustic walk bridge. We got to see some more head rubbing. I think the parents are starting to tell their teenager to be prepared to move out soon.

Yes, the raccoon did drag the whole bag up the tree from a trash can before opening it!

May 10, 2007December 22, 2020St. John/Columbia Red-tailed Hawks

More Eyas Glimpses At The Cathedral

The adult female. She seems to be taking it easy these days. She let
the male do the feeding this evening. After laying eggs, sitting on
the eggs and then keeping her very young chicks warm, I think she
deserves her mini vacation.

Here she’s on a St. Luke’s hospital building across the street from the Cathedral.

The adult female about twenty feet from the nest.

She takes off and does some limited flying.

The eyas(ses) continue to peek through the twigs at the top of the nest. We still don’t have an accurate count of how many chicks there are.

May 9, 2007December 20, 2020Owls

Wednesday, May 9th

It was a relaxed evening with Jean, Marie, Ellen, Barrie, and Jimmy, along with some others watching the fly out.

All three were in the tree but we could only see two. One of the owls seems to have found a fairly hidden spot which we haven’t found yet.

We got to see some head rubbing, before losing the owls. The trees have leafed out even more and it’s becoming harder and harder to keep up with them.

There was more head rubbing this evening.

May 9, 2007December 22, 2020St. John/Columbia Red-tailed Hawks

An Eyas Sighting at the Cathedral

The wait is over! At least one eyas is now big enough to show up over the edge of the nest.

The adult female taking time off the nest. A sure sign that the eyas(ses) are getting bigger.

The adult female perched about 20 feet from the nest.

A wonderful surprise. My first unobstructed sighting of a 2007 St. John the Divine eyas!

May 9, 2007Southern Central Park Red-tailed Hawks

One Chick at 888 7th

I’ve been corresponding with Brett Odom, who has a view of the 888 7th Avenue nest. He confirmed on Monday that there was only one chick in the nest.

Brett asked me about the fledglings and if they would have any problems getting down from such a high floor. I figured out the height of both 888 Seventh Avenue and the former nest on Parc Trump. They’re a floor apart! So, if the chicks could do it two years ago, I think we’ll be fine this year.

May 8, 2007December 21, 2020Owls

Tuesday, May 8th

Jean joined me this evening. Unfortunately, so did another “Owl Tour”. The group was fairly loud and spread out, so the owls went to high branches this evening rather than the low trees and bushes near the Willow.

All three went quickly across the drive and we lost all but the Fledgling, who sang softly before heading into the area of the Loch.