It's a hit or miss thing looking for the fledglings at Washington Square.  One day you can't find them, and another you do.

Tonight, I got lucky.  I saw one of them on top of 2 Fifth Avenue and then later on top of 1 Fifth Avenue. 

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.

It took awhile to find them but I ended up seeing two of the Fifth Avenue fledglings on Sunday just south of the building used as a cafe and model boat storage area for the Model Boat Pond.

One had just eaten a pigeon it had caught on its own.  These innocent looking fledglings are not so innocent anymore!

I'm back from Montana and went to the park on Sunday evening.  It was great to see the youngsters playing on the ground, chasing each other and going after squirrels and sticks.  It was nice to realize there was nature in New York City and not just in a National Park.

I'm watching mammals and rocks this week in Glacier National Park.  I'll be back to hawk watching early next week.