Recently, I was very surprised to see this young hawk with leather straps on both ankles. He was in a tree near the RI State House and must have escaped from a falconer somewhere – possibly even from another state. I often have to explain … Read More »
Monthly Archives: December 2010
best of 2010: deer family in trustom pond
26 June 2010: While hiking in Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge, looking for birds… I turned around and there was a beautiful deer right in front of me followed by two adorable fawns, smiling and modeling. My pictures were featured on cuteoverload.com who called them … Read More »
red-tailed hawk hunting in kennedy plaza
This voracious red-tailed hawk has been lunching in Burnside Park almost every day in December. Many people come to feed the pigeons, and when the pigeons are busy eating bread/seeds/popcorn/bagels, the hawk swoops down and picks one up from the ground. It is amazing to … Read More »
best of 2010: falcon chicks banding day
I was extremely lucky to join wildlife officials this year as they banded the local peregrine falcon chicks. For ten years this amazing, wild female falcon has lived in Providence and has produced nearly thirty chicks with different mates. The current male (above) is banded … Read More »
fugitive hawk in providence: part two
Also see: part one Miraculously, I found this young hawk again today, still a few blocks from the RI State House, and still with leather straps around both ankles. It’s been 8 days since I last looked for him, so he could have flown anywhere … Read More »