Wednesday, February 21, 2024

A moment with mighty Christo, 1 of the resident red-tailed hawks of Tompkins Square Park

Photos today by Derek Berg 
😍 😍 😍 😍
And be sure to read Goggla's site for the latest on Christo and Amelia and other urban wildlife...

13 comments:

Sarah said...

What a magnificent beast he is.

Anonymous said...

@Sarah. Hear hear! Derek Berg beautifully photographs all varieties of East Village beasts.

Lola Sáenz said...

Derek, Great photos, handsome Christo!!
From beautiful birds to dogs, TSQ Park and the heros that feed the homeless to music, art, closings and openings, the folks that comment etc!
EV Grieve Thank you so much for your unending kindness to report.
You're the Best Blog in the World ❤️

Annie said...

Just wondering - Why are hawks admired on EV Grieve more than other birds? They kill birds.

BLAHBLAHBLAH said...

Yes Annie, what we really need is some good old nanny-state legislation outlawing and condemning a naturally evolved bird of prey for being a bird of prey. I'm sure the rats will vote in favor. Insert eye-roll.

Anonymous said...

Are you new to this planet?

Annie said...

In answer to above, I didn't say to outlaw anything, don't get that response. I was just asking why hawks are so admired. Innocent question. We always feared when they showed up in my mom's backyard in Minnesota with all her beautiful birds that she feeds and provides water to.

Anonymous said...

Watching Christo and his mates build nests, raise and train their offspring year after year in TSP is an extraordinarily unique urban treat (see gogginphotography.com for ten years of marvelous photos and commentary) Rats are the preferred food followed by pigeons. Small birds are caught mainly only as offerings when mating.

Anonymous said...

The family dynamic though...
Great pics Derek, thanks!!

derek berg said...

Anonymous 6.14 Thanks for that!

derek berg said...

Lola, Thanks as always!

Anonymous said...

Minnesota? I’m a lifelong Vikings fan from NYC. Go Vikings! 💜

Anonymous said...

I love being in the dog park on a clear late morning when some juvenile hawks are learning to dive overhead! Such a happy sight