Mary Alice T reports: Stopped by the nest today and this is the FIRST time no adults were watching over the nest. After looking for the "chick" in the nest, I finally spotted her out on the limb just sitting there.
Mary Alice T reports: DATE: August 8, 2019
TIME: 10:12am
Observations: Observed one Osprey (Mom) sitting on a limb facing away from the nest. Did not see any other movement. Then the Male comes flying in with a fish and drops the fish into the nest and sits on the side. I thought I saw movement at this point, and suddenly the chicks wings flew up (not really a chick anymore - lol) and the "chick" appeared to be pretty big. Dad flew off and then Mom moved directly over the nest and "chick" was totally visible at this point. Although we thought this nest was dormant, there definitely is one "chick" who has not fledged. I have included photos. I have faithfully watched this nest and just could not believe that the chick had fledged without me seeing it! So glad I finally saw the "chick" and I would assume it should be fledging soon, but who knows. This was an unusual case!
NOTE: It appears the adults are still around the nest watching it. However, since it is 4 months since incubation behavior was first note (April 10), it seems very unusual that this youngster has still not fledged.
Mary Alice T reports: TIME: 12:13pm
WHERE: Evian Regime (Shipyard)
Observations: Observed one Osprey sitting on limb above the nest and to the right. Unfortunately, no signs of any chicks. I have about given up, but find it interesting that one or both the adults are consistently sitting over the nest watching it. I have checked everyday for the past 2 weeks and either one or both Ospreys are keeping vigil.
Mary Alice T: Observations: Observed two Osprey sitting on limbs above the nest. Unfortunately, no signs of any chicks. A little disappointed that this might be a failed nest. Will keep checking for a chick as long as the adults hang around. Will keep looking 2 photos
Mary Alice T. reports: Observed one Osprey sitting on limb above the nest. Unfortunately, no signs of any chicks. It is a huge nest though, so I supposed it could be hunkered down low. Will keep checking for a chick.
Mary Alice T reports: DATE: June 30, 2019
TIME: 12:40pm
Observations: Observed one Osprey sitting on limb and one Osprey sitting in nest when I arrived. Couldn't see or hear any chicks but eventually the male flew off and returned shortly with a big fish. I am 99.9% sure she has at least one chick in the nest. Male Osprey stayed on limb until I left. Got a shot of the male bringing the fish back and the female sitting in the nest. 2 Photos
Mary Alice T reports:
DATE: June 13, 2019
TIME: 1:30pm
Observations: Observed one Osprey sitting on limb when I arrived. Osprey also visible in nest. Couldn't see or hear any chicks but she was busy poking her head down in the nest, so I think there is a chick Other Osprey just stayed on limb right above the nest. 2 Photos
NOTE: Based on these observations, we are simply guessing that there is 1 chick (at least). We will update this if we can confirm additional chicks.
Mary Alice T reports: Observed one Osprey sitting on limb when I arrived. Fairly quiet. The it flew off. Few minutes later another Osprey returned with a bunch of nesting material (Spanish Moss) and threw it into the nest. Then it flew off. Another Osprey appeared with a fish in tow and landed on a limb. Couldn't see any chicks. Could not hear any chick noises. So glad there was some activity finally! Cloudy day with slight breeze.
Mary Alice T:
Observations: Observed one Osprey sitting on limb when I arrived. Fairly quiet. Then saw some flapping of wings deep in the nest which I originally thought could be a chick. The the Osprey flapping its wings flew out of nest and the other Osprey (F) hunkered down in the nest. Could not hear any chick noises. Sunny, hot day with slight breeze. 3 Photos
Mary Alice T reports: Observations: Observed one Osprey sitting on a limb above the nest and one Osprey flying around in the sky. The Osprey sitting on the limb moved around and eventually hunkered down on the nest, so I assume she has some chicks in there. Sunny, beautiful, breey day. 4 Photos.
Mary Alice T reports: Observed one Osprey head just barely peaking over the top of the huge nest. Hunkered down deep. No male in sight. Sunny, nice day.
observer Mary Alice T reports: March 10, 2019
4:15pm
Observations: Observed female sitting quietly on nest. One adult flying around overhead but never landed at the nest or tree. Adult flying was making calling noises. Sunny, warm day. Got shot of nesting Osprey and flying Osprey.
observer Mary Alice T reports: DATE: March 5, 2019
TIME: 3:45pm - 4PM
WHERE: Evian Regime
Observations: Observed female sitting on nest, calling for mate. One adult flying around overhead but never landed at the nest. Coolish, but sunny day. The nest is massive and located high in a large pine tree which is completely shaded.
Mary Alice T reports: DATE: August 4, 2018
TIME: 5:45pm - 6:00PM
WHERE: Evian, Shipyard Plantation
Observations: When I arrived, one adult and one juvenile were sitting on a branch next to the nest. Both were crying on and off. Then the juvenile stood up and began stretching her wings and jumping about in front of Mom. Mom just sat there watching. Then all of a sudden the juvenile flew off the the show was over! She never returned while I was there.
Mary Alice reports: DATE: July 21 2018
TIME: 4:30pm - 4:45PM
WHERE: Evian, Shipyard Plantation
Observations: When I arrived, one chick was in the nest; first time I have had a good look at this chick clearly and more than just the head! Chick was eating something and looking up at Mother. Mother was on limb above waiting patiently for her to finish eating. Mother called a couple of times. Fairly quiet. No other activity noted. I believe this chick will fledge within the next 10 days or so.
3 photos.
observer reports: : When I arrived, one adult was in the nest eating and/or feeding the chick (who I couldn't see.) Then two Ospreys exit the nest and go out on a nearby limb to sit. After looking at them, I thought these were two adults. But then an adult male flew in and landed with a fish, so I believe the two Osprey on the limb are one adult and one chick. The male eventually flew off and left the other two on the limb. Never saw the fish again, so the male either left with it or threw it in the nest. When I got home and looked at the two Ospreys on the limb on my computer, I believe that the smaller one is definitely the chick. Very hot and humid but with a little breeze. Two Mississippi Kites were buzzing overhead for the entire time I was there. The male Osprey went after the kites a couple of times.
observer reports: Observed one chick's small head poking up in the nest, but couldn't get a photo. Two adults in nest - both appeared to be feeding or eating. Lots of wings flailing around. Very hot day, but nest is located high in a huge pine tree completely shaded. One adult flew off eventually.
comments:Observations: One Osprey in nest; appeared to be feeding a chick although I could barely see what appeared to be the top of the chick's head. Could be more than one chick. It is a huge nest. One Osprey, presumably the male, was sitting in the nest with the female and then flew out onto a limb with a fish in its talons. Male stayed on limb and didn't appear to be eating the fish. Then lots of action of both Osprey's flying out of the tree and circling in the sky; then flew back in (with the fish.) Did not observe any chicks per se, but it appeared that Mom was feeding something when I first arrived. Watched for about 20 minutes and for the remainder of the time, the male sat on the limb and the female reentered the nest.
Hot and humid; bright sun, but nest if fully in the shade
observer reports: Osprey sitting very deep in nest (assuming it was the mother) Could just barely make out the top of her head and one eye. Did not see mate or hear any chicks. Some people there said there was a lot of activity yesterday with them flying in and out of nest and making much noise. Watched for about 10 minutes.
It is just a guess that incubation started in late March,
observer reports: Observations: Osprey sitting on outer limb by the nest. Did not observe any chicks, but two owners told me they had seen at least one chick's head. It appeared that Mom was eating something when I first arrived - possibly a fish. Watched for about 15 minutes and for the remainder of the time, she sat preening.
Warmish evening. Did not observe any chicks or hear any. Never saw the mate.
Observations: One Osprey quietly sitting on limb near nest. No other activity, but encouraging that she's back again. Watched for about 10 minutes.
Coolish out. Never saw the mate. 1 photo.
observer reports: First time I have observed an Osprey in the nest this season. One female Osprey sitting on limb (on the other side of the nest) crying. Never entered the nest. Watched for about 15 minutes.
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