New nest location! as of March 32.1582, -80.7435 in St Johns Place, Shipyard - its on private property so close observation will be hard
2/28/2020 When I first spotted the pair 2 weeks ago I assumed they would begin a rebuild of their badly damaged nest - this has not occurred - I see at least one of the pair still in the neighborhood but I cannot find their new nest if there is one - pretty sad about this - I'm not sure where they are - last time their nest was destroyed they rebuilt across the street - I'll keep searching FOUND THEM!! 3/19 the pair has built a new nest - in St Johns Place approx 1500' from the old nest that was blow down last fall
Jean F reports: I stopped to observe the nest this afternoon and herd some peeps/calling right away. I looked around a bit until I realized the pair was directly above me in the tall pine directly over the driveway. The slightly larger of the pair held a headless fish which it tore at for a bit. About 20 min later the bird dropped the fish. I backed away thinking one of the pair would retrieve it but that didn’t happen, at least not while I was there. One of the pair flew to the nest, then to various other tree limbs, peeping and calling frequently. I only saw those two - I’m not sure either was a juvenile.
Joanne V reports: When I arrived, I saw a head in the nest and then was barely able to raise my camera when an Osprey flew into the nest. I suspect it’s one of the fledglings. There was an incredible amount of very loud chatter going on in the nest. I know at least 2 were in the nest, but my goodness they were noisy. I did hear another Osprey off to my left, but was never able to locate it.
Joanne V reports: When I arrived, I only saw one of the nestlings on a nearby branch. So, obviously that has fledged. Then saw the other nestling in the nest. The one on the branch flew across to the nesting tree and the sibling was spotted in the nest. So, definitely 2 offspring. One has definitely fledged. The sibling may have as well, but I haven’t yet directly observed that. NOTE: Based on the past two observations, we are guessing one fledged between the 3rd and the 8th. We will record it as fledging the 6th as our best guess.
Joanne V reports: You can just barely see another head to the front left of the larger Osprey. The larger one spent several minutes just flapping her wings in the nest, but never left the nest during my observation. Will try to get back over the weekend. This nest does have 2 nestlings, but not sure if this is adult and a nesting or the 2 nestlings. It’s a very deep nest and tough to see from the ground.
Joanne V reports:Not much activity today. Only saw this Osprey whose head was inside nest during my entire visit. Possibly feeding time. This nest does have 2 nestlings; most likely deep within nest there.
Joanne V reports: When I arrived I saw “mama” sitting on the right edge of the nest. Shortly thereafter I saw movement inside the nest and then 2 heads popped up. YAY! About 10 minutes later heard an Osprey off to the far left of nest, but could never locate it. I’m assuming that may have been “papa,” but don’t really know. NOTE: This was the first confirmed report of 2 nestlings. We think they hatched in mid/late April which would be pretty accurate based on the size of the two clearly visible today.
Joanne V reports: Only saw “mama” who was initially deep inside the nest, but then repositioned herself until settling on top of nest. No sign of nestlings.
Joanne V reports:The 1st pic is “papa “ sitting on a branch in same tree as the nest. He basically did not move the entire time I observed (about 20 minutes). The final pic you can see “mama’s “ head left of center. She did move either while I observed.
Joanne V reports: This Osprey flew out of the nest almost immediately after I arrived and circled the nest about 4 or 5 times before returning inside. At first I hoped it was a fledgling, but when I saw these pics, they look too big in size.
Joanne V reports. I just think there’s a least one chick in the nest.
Over on the left. Osprey on right was in nest when I arrived. But lots of movement inside nest and heard 2 types of peeps. The typical one I hear, but also a softer one that wasn’t as elongated in between peeps. Baby.? Could just be mom on the left, deep inside nest. Usually can’t see into this nest at all. NOTE: These comments refer to the posted photo with the two red circles. We still believe that hatching took place, but cannot confirm number of chicks. This is a deep nest that is hard to tell for sure when chicks arrive.
Joanne V reports: When I arrived did not see any activity. An osprey flew into the nest, but too quickly for me to get a shot. Nothing visible after that for a few minutes. A little while later a head popped up. Don’t know if that is mama or papa.
Joanne V reports: Today late morning. At first just heard peeps from inside nest, but did not see an Osprey. As I was getting ready to leave, an Osprey flew in the nest and sat up for about 15 minutes and then flew away. I suspect that was “papa “ and “mama” was submerged deep in the nest. NOTE: Based on this observation, we assume that there is at least one chick. Will update later to confirm number of chicks.
Joanne V reports: Joanne found this nest and we assumed it was un-monitored. When setting it up, it was determined that this is the rebuilt nest that formerly was on Kingston Cove. Joanne took several images which have been added to this nest documentation.
It appears that one of the pair is spending more time on or near the nest. I can barely see the actual nest as it is now on private property. The pair are quite vocal - every time I go by (2X per week) I hear lots of calling and chatter
Jean F reports: I’m pretty sure at least one chick fledged from the nest here in Kingston Cove - lots of training flights and Osprey chatter. Unfortunately the nest became obstructed following a June storm so I could not get a close look.
Checked on the nest today after all the rain and storms. The nest has suffered some damage - perhaps a large limb seems to have fallen on it. I saw no osprey however there has been a parent and a fledgling being very active in the neighborhood - I'm going to assume this is the nest fledgling.
Today I observed one of the osprey pair returning to the nest with a fish - I could clearly see one good sized chick and the osprey's mate - I'll be watching to see if there is more than one check
Jean reports: I had the hardest time seeing the nest. I cannot report actually seeing any fledging activity - I tried my hardest to walk back there as much as I could.
This year I simply did not see the level of activity I saw in previous years. I thought early on (mid June) that I had spied some fledging activity but now I’m not so sure.
TO be safe I think there was NOT a chick in the nest this year.
For the past several weeks I have not seen the pair in the neighborhood. Earlier in June they were very active - fishing constantly, hovering and calling. I thought there was one fledgling but the nest is impossible to see due to its location among heavy leaf cover.
Pair have been very active - still see one carrying sticks - perhaps a rebuild effort after recent high winds/storms - the actual nest is getting harder to see with recent leaf growth around it
I'm saddened to report that this nest and the very tall pine tree where it was located were lost during Hurricane Matthew. I looked through the debris and could not even find the nest remnants. Very Sad. I hope the couple rebuilds in my neighborhood this spring.
I been monitoring the nest all summer - no evidence of chicks. Although I cannot see directly into the nest I have not observed any evidence of chicks - no little heads, no fledging activity. The pair are frequently perched in the tree near the nest, however I do not think there are any little ospreys this summer.
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