Nesting Diaries
July 3rd - two Fledglings
July 20th - Chicks last observed
One chick in nest, observed July 23rd,
Today nest is empty
March 10 two birds on nest
April 14 incubating
May 7 three eggs in nest
chicks return to nest to feed
two chick remain on the nest, one of which is making short flights and returning to the nest
three chicks well developed already, very active.
Inspected the nest yesterday 5/21/13. Two nestlings present, could not see what happened to the third egg. Parents have been feeding the chicks for about a week (5/16/13)
Inspected the nest by boat today, there are three eggs in it. There is also one greenish/light colored egg on the lower left outside of the nest. Somewhat visible on the photo.
Correction: incubation is in progress 4/22
I have no date for the egg laying or incubation initiation, however, hatching is in progress. Male is watching from nearby tree