The female came off the nest and sat in a nearby tree preening. The male brought in nesting material. I have moved permanently from the area but was back for vacation. Best of luck to this pair!
It appears this pair might be incubating eggs. Today, an Osprey was laying in the nest when another Osprey landed in a nearby lightpole. I believe this was the female, who then flew to the nest and took over the incubation.
1st chick has fledged. Got to see it fly from one light pole to another, then back to nest. Very exciting. Chick's Mom was close by and watched everything.
I observed this nest on a visit to Tampa on May 23. Three Osprey observed (pictured). I will monitor for another week, then my son will continue to observe.
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