Updated(at end) Updated – So the New York Times is running a poll to choose the name for the new Washington Square Park hawk. I was never quite able to ID Violet over Bobby – never really seeing them too close either – but the “new gal in town” has a very distinctive RED tail. [...]
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Name the New Washington Square Park Gal Hawk; Voting Ends Today After Voter “Fraud” at New York Times Site
Posted by cathryn on January 12, 2012
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2012/01/12/name-the-new-washington-square-park-gal-hawk-voting-ends-today-after-voter-fraud-at-new-york-times-site-2/
So sad to hear WSP Resident Mama Hawk Violet has died
Updated! It happened yesterday afternoon — The Horvath’s announcement via their Facebook page: We are extremely heart sick to have to announce to everyone that Violet has passed away . She came through the surgery very well. She woke up and was sitting up fluffing her feathers. All of a sudden she had a heart [...]
Posted by cathryn on December 30, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/12/30/so-sad-to-hear-wsp-resident-mama-hawk-violet-has-died/
Red-Tailed Mama Hawk Violet Rescued Christmas Eve at Washington Square – Recap of the Story Thus Far
Updated! The saga of Red-tailed hawk Mama Violet and the leg band that was causing her troubles began last spring prior to the birth of Pip. The leg band had been placed by the DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) some time ago. Recent reports were sounding pessimistic as to how Violet would ultimately fare. So [...]
Posted by cathryn on December 27, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/12/27/red-tailed-mama-hawk-violet-rescued-christmas-eve-at-washington-square/
Update on Mama Hawk Violet
Latest on Washington Square’s gorgeous Red-tailed hawk Violet whose leg band is now causing her trouble (tho’ official DEC rep continues to deny that is the issue – DEC placed band there) – Yesterday’s New York Times City Room blog: Violet the Hawk has Worsening leg problems Roger_Paw blog has pics of Violet and Bobby [...]
Posted by cathryn on November 29, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/11/29/update-on-mama-hawk-violet/
New Hawk on The Scene Over the Weekend – That is, Until Violet Found Out
Over the weekend, there was a new hawk in town! A juvenile, according to Heather at Roger_Paw blog who has been photographing and reporting back non-stop on the three Washington Square Red-tailed hawks, Violet, Bobby & Pip. Young Pip seems to have flown the coop – as was expected. Apparently, the juveniles typically move on [...]
Posted by cathryn on September 14, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/09/14/new-hawk-on-the-scene-over-the-weekend-that-is-until-violet-found-out/
Last Night at Washington Square
Red-tailed Hawk Bobby Perched Atop the Judson Church Cross While… This is neighborhood Red-tailed hawk Bobby, I presume, atop the Judson Church cross. Previously noted as one of his favorite haunts around the park, he lingered there for a long time. Baby Soda Band Played on the Garibaldi Stage Baby Soda (above) last night at [...]
Posted by cathryn on August 17, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/08/17/last-night-at-washington-square/
Mama Hawk Violet Spotted At Washington Square — Visits the Nest With Bobby; Bobby and Pip splitting time between WSP and Union Square
I haven’t written about the Washington Square Park Red-tailed hawks of late. Last Thursday (8/11), hours before the New York Times shut down the HawkCam, and in time to be captured on video, Violet and Bobby returned to the nest together. Mama Hawk Violet had been ‘missing’ – not spotted in close to a month [...]
Posted by cathryn on August 15, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/08/15/mama-hawk-violet-returns-to-washington-square-visits-the-nest-with-bobby-bobby-and-pip-splitting-time-between-wsp-and-union-square/
Squirrel Meet Hawk
That’s a squirrel box in the Park (erected by the Parks Department) and, yes, there’s a squirrel in there! Who, apparently, survived — at least, that day. Last week, I posted commenter Drew’s thoughts as to how to help the Washington Square Park squirrels. He wrote: I entered WSP again today shortly after 2pm and [...]
Posted by cathryn on July 19, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/07/19/squirrel-meet-hawk/
A reader’s query: With 3 Hawks in the Hood, Can We give the Washington Square Park Squirrels a Little Assistance?
hawk, squirrel & tree-Wash Sq Pk Commenter Drewo wrote in the other day with concern about the beloved Washington Square Park squirrels and their fate with the arrival of red-tailed hawks Violet, Bobby, and now Pip. From Drewo: I found your WSP blog on the internet. As a long-time visitor to the park, I am [...]
Posted by cathryn on July 12, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/07/12/a-readers-query-with-3-hawks-in-the-hood-can-we-give-the-washington-square-park-squirrels-a-helping-hand/
Neighborhood’s Newest Red-Tailed Hawk Pip Leaves the Nest! Meanwhile…
Newest neighborhood red-tailed hawk, Pip, fledged (left the nest) last week! I’m a bit behind reporting on the news but it happened on Thursday, June 23rd. According to the hawk blogs, he has not yet made his way into the park itself. He is mostly perching on buildings along the perimeter. Parents Violet and Bobby [...]
Posted by cathryn on June 29, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/06/29/neighborhoods-newest-red-tailed-hawk-pip-leaves-the-nest-meanwhile/
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