From a waterfront resident and nest observer...."After more than five weeks of sitting on what we were sure had to be well cared for eggs, all sitting activities stopped last week. We kept watching and hoping that feeding activities were taking place, but no such luck. Obviously, the nest has failed and we really want to know why. Two days ago, I saw one of the pair with what appeared to be a small piece of egg shell in it's mouth moving the shell to the outer rim of the nest. Did the eggs not hatch? Did the chicks not survive? Where the eggs not fertile? Was a predator responsible? The pair has not abandoned the nest but spend most of the day there. In fact, for the past two days, the pair has been defending the nest against other osprey. Sorry to report the sad news. If you have any insight as to what may have happened, please do let us know."