Weekly Wildlife at the Garden: Raptor in Profile

Posted in Wildlife on October 19 2016, by Patricia Gonzalez

Patricia Gonzalez is an NYBG Visitor Services Attendant and avid wildlife photographer.

I was on my break and headed to the Watson Building when I spotted this young Red-tail just off the Rock Garden. It was very much on the hunt and scanning some nearby squirrels. It didn’t seem to mind my presence one bit, which made for a most excellent photo opportunity. You can see more in this video I shot of the encounter.

Red-tailed Hawk near the Rock Garden – Photo by Patricia Gonzalez