I saw this immature red-tailed hawk last week in Central Park. It was inspecting tree holes.
I think it was inspired by the spring weather to think about making a nest. It picked up sticks and carried them, put them down again.
When I left the hawk it was standing with its foot on a newly collected stick, almost ready to start building.
Julie Feinstein
I am a Collection Manager at the American Museum of Natural History, an author, and a photographer. I live in New York City. I recently published my first popular science book, Field Guide to Urban Wildlife, an illustrated collection of natural history essays about common animals. I update my blog, Urban Wildlife Guide, every Sunday.
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