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Neighborhood Chat / Hawks and other raptors around Jackson Heights
« on: February 18, 2013, 11:10:45 PM »
Hello members,
I am a graduate student in animal behavior with research experience, and an intern with the ornithology dept of a major zoo. I have lived in JH for just over 3 years now, and have sighted at least 2 possibly 3 raptor species on and around the buildings in the neighborhood. Some of these buildings appear to have potential nesting areas for these birds and was wondering if anyone out there has noticed any active or abandoned nests on their rooftops.
I would be very interested in possibly organizing a future census of nests, depending on the feedback and cooperation of residents of JH.
Hawks, and other raptors are not only beautiful creatures worth protecting but may also be important consumers of vermin species. I ask that anyone with SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON NESTS post a reply to see where we can go from there.
Thanks all,
J
I am a graduate student in animal behavior with research experience, and an intern with the ornithology dept of a major zoo. I have lived in JH for just over 3 years now, and have sighted at least 2 possibly 3 raptor species on and around the buildings in the neighborhood. Some of these buildings appear to have potential nesting areas for these birds and was wondering if anyone out there has noticed any active or abandoned nests on their rooftops.
I would be very interested in possibly organizing a future census of nests, depending on the feedback and cooperation of residents of JH.
Hawks, and other raptors are not only beautiful creatures worth protecting but may also be important consumers of vermin species. I ask that anyone with SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON NESTS post a reply to see where we can go from there.
Thanks all,
J