A Hawk in Chelsea

December 8, 2011 | Filed Under Chelsea, Dogs, Hawks, Sparrows | 15 Comments 

On Tuesday, I spent the day with Elizabeth, Robert and Buster.  I always have a fun time when I see them. 

 

It was a rainy day but the rain seemed to stop so that Elizabeth, Buster and I could walk around Chelsea and take photos.  

 

There are a lot of nice townhouses in the neighborhood.

 

Many are nicely decorated for the holiday.

 

We bumped into two of  Buster’s nemesis friends. 

 

They stared at him as he stared right back.  I think Buster calls this cat Raccoon Tail.

Do you think this cat is a mix with raccoon? 

 

During the staring contest, Elizabeth and I took photos.  :-D

 

There were plenty of talkative sparrows around.  I haven’t taken any sparrow photos in a long time.

 

The best part of my day (apart from spending time with Buster, of course) happened after lunch

when Robert arranged a special sighting of a hawk to come and sit right outside their window on the lamp pole.

 

OMG!  A hawk!  Right outside the window!

With all the activity on the sidewalk below, no one looked up to notice the hawk.

That was so exciting to see.  Thanks, Robert!  

 

It was a good day spent in Chelsea.

Paz



Engrossed

October 26, 2011 | Filed Under New Yorkers, Pigeons | 8 Comments 

Reading in the park, in lower Manhattan, on another nice autumn day

 

Of course, there are pigeons close by looking for food.

 

He is totally engrossed in his paper — The Village Voice. 



Enjoying a Fine Autumn Day

October 20, 2011 | Filed Under Autumn/Fall, New York City Wildlife, Pigeons | 8 Comments 

Even the pigeon know how to relax and enjoy the beautiful autumn days we’ve been having.

 

Sunbathing seemed like a good idea, while a few others searched for food in the grass.

 

This pair seemed to enjoy sunbathing together.

 

Here’s another couple relaxing together.

 

Life is good.



Thirsty Sparrow

October 7, 2011 | Filed Under Sparrows, water fountains | 8 Comments 

Just before I took this photo, this sparrow had taken a sip of water from the fountain. 

Paz

 



A Beautiful Autumn Day

October 1, 2011 | Filed Under Autumn/Fall, College Campus, Columbia University, Pigeons, Sparrows | 8 Comments 

It was a beautiful, warm and sunny day, yesterday, Friday.   Actually, it felt more like summer than autumn.  Everyone was outside, enjoying the weather.   Many folks (including me) were still wearing summer attire.  On the Columbia University campus, these girls sat relaxed, enjoying their chat.

 

This flowing fountain looked very picturesque.

 

Even the birds took advantage of the warm weather and the fountain.

I enjoyed watching this pigeon dive into the fountain and the sparrow take sips of water.

Of course, as I approached them to get a closer shot, they flew away.

It was good to see everyone enjoy the day.

Paz



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