Octavia's Brooding
Tompkins Square Park Update

Washington Square Park Very Active

The first overnight of the Washington Square Park female turned out to be a premature stay on the nest as she skipped at least the next two nights.  While this is the first time I've seen a hawk spend a night on a nest and not return, I don't think it is a cause for concern.  Either Wednesday's Peregrine battle or large protest in the park could have caused the female to feel a need to occupy/protect the nest for the night.

This evening, both hawks were very active and were being a couple by sharing perches and food.  It looked like things were back to normal for late winter.  I suspect brooding will start within a week.

Update 3/11/17: The first egg was seen on the nest Saturday afternoon around 1 p.m.

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