Nestling Fed While On Its Back After Siblings Wrestle In The #CornellHawks Nest – April 27, 2020

Raptors on the wing can be tricky to ID! Pick up a free Raptor Reference Guide showing all raptors in the continental U.S. and Canada: https://hubs.la/Q01BrjY20 --- Anyone up for breakfast in bed? Watch these two Red-tailed Hawk siblings wrestle about in the nest until one chick gets turned on its back at 1:15. At this stage, the nestlings only have enough strength to prop up and lift their heads during feedings. This chick might be in a precarious position for the time being, but that won't stop it from swallowing up big bites of prey. Watch live at allaboutbirds.org/cornellhawks A Red-tailed Hawk pair has been nesting above Cornell University’s athletic fields since at least the 2012, making use of two different light towers for their nest sites. In 2012 and 2015, they used a tower near Fernow Hall, and in 2013, 2014, and 2016, they used the tower nearest Weill Hall. We installed cameras at both of these sites to get a better look at the intimate behavior of these well-known birds as they raise their young amid the bustle of a busy campus. #birdcams #live #hawk #birds #wildlife #nature #nowplaying #newyork