This is a platform nest just off shore from houses in the village of Sharps, Virginia, which is in the Northern Neck. Sharps once served as a steamboat landing.
A week after the third chick was hatched, there were only 2 chicks. No chicks could be observed the day after. It is unknown what happened to these babies since this pair has only been unsuccessful once in the 11 yrs of my observation. It was very sad.
The ospreys are taking turns "hunkered down" in what must be called the incubation period. I am assuming that the first egg was laid on the same day but have not been able to observe any eggs from my vantage point which is lower to the ground and onshore.
The male arrived in Sharps on Sunday, March 4. The female arrived 4 days later on the 8th. No nest activity began until they were both here. They have both been busy building their nest and fishing.
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