Close to the SCC today - Red-Tailed Hawks July 21, 2010

I saw both fledgled red-tailed hawks very low today. One walked on the parking lot and was drinking water from a puddle.

Some close ups of the youngsters July 20, 2010

Time is moving very fast. The hawks are seldom seen low on the branches. They never stop crying but they are spending more and more time higher up on the building.
I will enjoy taking the last of the photos. They are still dependant on the parents but only for a few more weeks.

Playing by the construction site July 20, 2010

The fledglings are spending more and more time soaring in the sky and sitting on the condo and construction site.


Check out the hawk shadow

Some shots of the Fledged Red-Tailed Hawk July 17, 2010

I took these shots before I knew that the youngest red tailed hawk had died. It makes every photo more special. Janice and I enjoyed watching them fly and play with the bugs. Janice was there before I arrived and could here them but not see them. I pulled in the parking lot and they flew right by my car. These are very special birds.



Eating bugs on the ground

2 young Red-Tailed Hawk but hoping to hear the 3rd July 19, 2010.

Youngest Male Fledgling - The oldest female sat on top of the SCC most of the day.

Today was so hard to go and look for the hawks. I kept thinking I would hear the third red tail fledgling. Carol and I walked the park during lunch and saw 2 youngsters and then both adult red tails flying overhead. The male looks awful and that is mostly due to him molting. A few shots.




Female

Male and Female flying above the SCC


Male - notice the ratty tail feathers - molting

Sad News - One Fledgling has passed away July 2010

I received word today that one of the workers found a dead red-tail hawk in the the woods this past week. (He told Janice it did not have a red tail - a beige brown colour). No signs of tauma but I did not see the hawk. The last time I saw all three together was on Monday July 12. Yesterday Janice and I saw two young and I thought I heard a third (but I was wrong). These are the perils of living in the city with lots of cars and windows. The other two are doing well and soaring high in the sky. Ann

This is one beautiful hawk - we will really miss him

Fledged Red Tailed Hawks soaring and sitting July 16, 2010

On arrival at work today I heard the young crying (as normal), so I went up the hill and saw 2 of them flying around the branches. Two landed on a light stand and i was at the top of the hill. Suddenly one looked at me and then flew right towards me and landed on a branch right in front of me. He took a good look and did some poses for me. Rory told me he had seen all 3 that morning. They are also taking to sit on the condo ledges. Someone going on their patio is going to be surprised by them I am sure.

Flying around the trees


Coming to visit me at the top of the hill





Two in tree crying for food.


Notice the sunlight on the wing tips.


On the edge of the condo