“Though red-tailed hawks normally stick together forever, it’s normal for New York City hawks to find a new mate within 24 hours if one of them dies,...”
This is not unique to hawks in NYC as implied in the article. Animals that “mate for life” will usually take a new mate if one dies or disappears.
“The three lovers met beak-to-beak in the center of the park, where the plumage hit the fan.”
CHICK FIGHT!
Christo find a branch-side seat out of the way and break out the popcorn?