Urban Observation of the Week: Red-Tailed Hawk

Check out this Red-Tailed Hawk going dumpster diving in Morningside Park on Wednesday. This resourceful hawk didn’t hesitate to dive in and search for an afternoon snack, along with a shopping receipt! The hawk appeared very comfortable hopping in and out of the trashcan without injuring its wings. Perhaps this is a new behavior to search for leftovers and the occasional dumpster diving rat!

Have you seen hawks in trashcans around the city? Let us know your urban observations!

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