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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