Watch Red Tailed Hawks Build Their Nest

3/3/08 - By Anna Fader

2171138_bc45482efb_o.jpg photo by Lincoln Karim The NYC birding world is all aflutter over recent hawk activities in New York City. Last week people were watching a pair of Red Tailed Hawks building a nest. And this morning there were bald eagles over Riverside Park. It is rare to be able to see these hawks building their nests and children will especially enjoy the idea of seeing the birds building their homes.

OUR LATEST VIDEOS

If you don't know about the Red Tailed Hawks in NYC, I think this is a wonderful story to share with children. With the unlikely hero of the red-tailed hawk who chose a luxury 5th Avenue co-op as his nesting ground, taking man vs. nature to a new level. It was wonderful to watch as New Yorkers rallied around these tremendous birds. And now after all the hubbub has died down, we have a growing population of hawks thriving throughout the city. Take your children to one of the many hawk nesting sites around New York City to watch these amazing creatures in real life. Where to see the hawks in New York City: 960 Fifth Avenue (78th Street) Riverside Park near 81st Street (nest building is underway here) (I will add more locations when I get them) Find out more about Pale Male and the other hawks of NYC, see incredible photos of the hawks and follow their stories online. Pale Male also inspired two children's picture books which bring the whole fascinating adventure down to a child's level that New York kids will love to read especially if they've seen the birds themselves. The Tale of Pale Male: A True Story City Hawk: The Story of Pale Male

About the Author

Anna Fader

Founder of Mommy Poppins

A fourth-generation Brooklynite, Anna started Mommy Poppins in 2007 to help families find the best things to do with kids in NYC, with a particular emphasis on sharing activities that are free, affordable, and enriching. The site, used by millions of families, has grown to become the ultimate resource for parents in the major US cities, plus travel guides for 100s of destinations.

Anna is a believer in the magic of summer camps, traveling with kids, and that you can raise kids on a budget and still have a rich life full of amazing memories. Anna's first Mommy Poppins book, The Young Traveler's Journal and Activity Book, published in 2025 and co-written with her daughter, Amelia Eigerman, brings that ethos to life, in addition to this website.