The trees around the Grant's Tomb red-tailed hawk nest have leafed out, making it more difficult to watch the nest. Glimpses can be had of the nestlings, but until they get a bit bigger, glimpses may be all there is to see.
On a gloomy Thursday evening, the nestlings weren't to be seen at all, nor was mama in obvious sight. But around on the south side of the tomb, papa had apparently nailed a mouse or small rat. "The General" was eating dinner in one of the trees along the walkway leading to the tomb.
He also seemed a bit nervous, frequently looking around, and especially up and to the east. Perhaps he was concerned one of the Riverside Church falcons might put in an appearance.
Perhaps the meal had not been enough, as he also scanned the surround ground.
After perhaps 30 minutes he moved to another tree closer to the tomb. Scanned the ground there.
Then to a tree closer to the church, and as the light faded, he flew around the tomb to check on the nest.
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