Egg #3 Begins Pipping At Cornell Hawks Nest | May 8, 2023

The third and final egg at the Cornell Hawks nest has begun the hatching process! During an afternoon feeding for M1 and M2, we can see the first signs of pipping on the third egg. “Pipping” refers to the process of the chick initially breaking through the shell, using a hard projection on its bill called the egg tooth. The resulting hole is the “pip” that the chick then enlarges to finish hatching. It may take the chick a few hours to several days to finish emerging from the egg.
Watch live at allaboutbirds.org/cornellhawks
A Red-tailed Hawk pair has been nesting above Cornell University’s athletic fields since 2012. They have made use of two different light towers for their nest sites. In 2012, 2015, and 2018-2021 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.
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[@kaliopinikitas5821]

Over-the-top cute!!! Oh my gosh M1 and M2 are adorable as ever and can't wait for M3 to join the squad. Thank you for this sweet clip.

[@tracy9610]

I don’t know if it’s M1 or M2, but that little buddy has a feather stuck right to the top of their head 😂

[@TinkerTailor4303]

I know, such a jaunty look! (I think it's M2 -- looks a bit smaller?)

[@TinkerTailor4303]

1 and 2 are saying, "c'mon out, sib, the weather's fine!"🌞 3 hears all the commotion and wants to join the party!🎉 M1 drops into a food coma!😊

[@ritabartuska6326]

We say things like that among the subs all the time as well!! You just know they all converse!! 🥰🥰🥰 Hooray Hooray, little M3!! Awaiting your arrival

[@coltenwhite9372]

Go little friend! Go!

[@barcalonga]

Have you tracked any of the many offspring over the years? Do they nest nearby?

[@ruth8268]

Can't get any cuter!

[@MochiColorful]

the one that buried its head in the nest is just too cute i'm gonna pass out

[@sterlingroses]

Good morning, my PIPP💜🥚🐣

[@beverlywilliams8404]

Sweeties! ♥️

[@annemaried1660]

Sweet babies ❤️

[@schen5425]

🦜M2 has my respect ~ it took 41hours to make it's entrance to this planet 👏💕🥈