By Matthew Perlman
LinkNYC Wi-Fi towers, whatever one thinks of them, have many uses for active New Yorkers. They can offer a reminder of upcoming events and weather, nearby train and bus arrivals, and even a phone charge. But on Sunday, the towers proved that they could also become a temporary aerie for one of the city’s falcons who paused briefly with its next meal atop the tower on Broadway and 110th Street.
The stately hunter posed for about 20 minutes before flying off to devour its prey, a pigeon. It served as a majestic reminder for the crowd that formed of the many, varied residents of New York, and that nature is truly a partner in our daily lives.
Is that a falcon? Looks more like a hawk. NYC has mostly hawks; rare to see a falcon here.
There are American Kestrel falcons over by 103 st & Bway. We see them eating sparrows and darting around fairly regularly. (And supposedly there are Perigrines near Riverside Church)
You’re right. It is a red-tailed hawk. My apologies, but I still love Carol’s headline.
Linda, it is a red tailed hawk juvenile (first year) but there are peregrine falcons and American kestrels on the UWS and further north.
There has been a breeding pair of peregrines on WEA & 86th St and at Riverside Church.
Check out Urban Hawks.com for photos and more info.
Spotted a single peregrine perched on the pointed top of the highest water tower on a block of 86th further east. Presumably looking for lunch.
Hate to be ‘that person’ but that is a red tail hawk and not a falcon.
Will those Wi-Fi towers emit something harmful to the hawks?