102nd and Riverside Fledglings
The eyasses fledged last week while I was away on vacation. On a quick visit to the area I found two of the fledglings perched calmly in trees near the nest waiting out the strong wind gust in the late afternoon.
NYAC on Thursday
I made my last hawk watching stop before going on vacation for ten days at the NYAC. The fledglings are still hanging out in the same area with some exceptions. One decided to scare up the pigeons that eat the horse feed just inside the park at 7th Avenue, before perching on the Essex House. I also saw their mother on top of Trump International Hotel & Tower for the first time.
Tompkins Square Park Fledglings
The eyasses fledged over a week ago at Tompkins Square Park. I finally had time to go down and see them. Much to my surprise on was still hanging out on the nest and the other two were relaxing in a tree just to the northwest of the nest tree.
When I arrived both parents were on the church on 3rd Street.
NYAC Fledglings
The NYAC fledglings were using the same area they’ve been using the last few days when I arrived early in the evening. Stella Hamilton was there when I arrived and she kindly showed me where all three of the fledglings were. After having both the mother and one of the fledglings end up spending time at the Wild Bird Fund, having the three settle into a routine is a welcome relief.
Tricky Eyasses at 102nd Street
The 102nd Street and Riverside nest has a deep western edge that makes it easy for the eyasses to hide. Today, I kept seeing two, but only got glimpses of the third. They’re looking great but still a bit young to fledge. One of the parents was frequenting some scaffolding on a tall Riverside Drive building around 105th.
Riverside Church Fledglings move to the Interchurch Center
As in years past, the Riverside Church Peregrine Falcon fledglings have moved to the Interchurch Center, a block south of the church. I saw at least three of the fledglings and both parents on the building. The parents also perched on the church.
(One of the fledglings was found on the ground over the weekend and was sent to the Wild Bird Fund. I don’t any more details.)
