Monday, February 4, 2013

Tough day for critters in Tompkins Square Park


First, there was the squirrel who either wanted to play. Or just be a pain in the ass.


The squirrel had to make a quick getaway. The hawk was in no mood.


But a rat wasn't so fortunate.



And, for the rest of the afternoon, the critters kept a low-profile...



Photos by Bobby Williams.
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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    i've seen many squirrels mess with the hawks. a few of us watched 2 of them chase one out of a tree near ave B the other day.

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  2. Marty WombacherFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    Love those last two shots, great work, as always, Bobby!

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  3. shmnycFebruary 5, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    I guess this shows that squirrels are not just rats with bushy tails: squirrels are much smarter, or at least better at eluding hawks!

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  4. pinheadFebruary 5, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    All this needs is a Marlin Perkins voiceover! Great photos!

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  5. LeelooFebruary 5, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Such a funny post!

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  6. EastVillageGirl1986February 5, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Is that orange kitty still in the park?

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  7. FipperFebruary 6, 2013 at 12:58 AM

    Your pics and captions would make a wonderful children's book.

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  8. EV GrieveFebruary 6, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    @ EastVillageGirl1986

    I haven't actually seen the kitty in some time

    @ Fipper

    Working on a Rat in the Hat series!

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