Monday, June 13, 2022

L3 fledges!

One more chick at the Cornell Red-tailed hawk nest has graduated from nestling to fledgling today. Screenshots of that, and also a lot of them from the two days of branching leading up to L3's fledge. No clear views of prey in the screenshots this time.

One of the older two chicks, on a morning visit to the platform next to the nest.
And L3 and L4 at the nest, with all three in view of the fixed camera.
Later the same morning, L3 has a beautiful sunrise photoshoot on the nest platform railing. Little sibling L4 in the nest.

L3 on top of the upper light boxes, exploring above the nest!
Hopping on the grate known as the nest's "penthouse".
And dropping back to the nest below.
Next morning, another new spot. L3 loafing on the powerbox next to the fixed camera.
L4, starting to have a complete juvenile plumage, too.
L3 on the railing, L4 peering from the pile of sticks.
One of the older two fledglings spotted self-feeding away from the nest.
Meanwhile, back with L3 and L4.
Wingers! L4 tilts its head while observing, getting a good look from all angles.
L3 getting a good look at something, too.
And now, the big moment: L3 got up on the railling again, and this time didn't leave things at practice wingers.

Good job, L3! Stay safe wherever it is you're off to. L3 has since been spotted in a tree on the other side of the street, and seems to be doing well.

An older sibling visiting little L4 at the nest. I would say this is L1.
It's just you now, L4! Take your time to enjoy the peace and quiet and likely being first in line for food deliveries, and follow your siblings when you feel ready.

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