Nesting Diaries
Both are very consistently at the nest, do seem to be nesting per usual, too far out to see if any babies have hatched yet.
They have settled right in, very active every day.
Saw both birds sitting close together on the nest.
Saw one in nest and one flying around.
Definitely see two, getting big and practicing flying
One of the little ones was sitting outside of the nest. Got a pic, will upload it later.
Saw two or three nestlings big enough to see over the edge of the nest.
Female was very intent on the nest by her feet today. Kept moving around but consistently looking down.
Consistently see both of them, both look healthy.
Consistently see both of them and female seems to be staying in the nest for the last week or so
Two birds on the nest today, uploaded photo.
Looks like the male arrived late yesterday, hooray!
Thought both chicks were gone but one still seemed to be around yesterday.
Both chicks are still around but looks like the parents may have started to leave.
Definitely two chicks! Adding photo.
Pretty sure we have confirmed two chicks in the nest, hope to post a photo soon.
Per the latest photo, you can see what looks like a 2nd chick behind the female. Time will tell.
We've seen at least one chick in the nest and possibly two but haven't been able to get a clear photo yet.
Hatching has definitely started as of last Friday. Observed the female higher in the nest and tending to what must be chicks, can't see them yet though.
Saw the female off the nest for a little while 2 days ago. Thinking that maybe some hatching has started, will keep watch.
Incubation definitely in progress for about a week now. Saw the female adjust herself a bit and then settle back down. The male was perched on the side though we often see him on the ground below the nest.
This pair got right down to business as usual, and the nest looks great. Wondering whether incubation might have started since the female does not seem to be leaving the nest very much.
Spotted the mate yesterday, and was able to get a photo of the pair today.
First nest occupant arrived today, hooray!
Parents left earlier in August. Both chicks were around for several weeks, now appears to be one left.
Started to see an empty nest a few days ago; both chicks are now flying around!
Chicks are growing up so fast. Plus the pair nested very early so they are way ahead of other local nests. The chicks are almost as big as their parents (per new pic).
Actually there are 2 chicks visible in the latest photo!
So far have only seen one chick and he's getting bigger. See photo.
First sighting of a nestling yesterday! See photo.
Starting to see the female move around in the nest more, with her head bent down, so looks like hatching has begun. Then she goes back to incubation.
Looks like the female may be incubating, she's on the nest all the time lately.
Possible sighting of the male on 3/20. Then by 3/21 both birds had arrived and gotten to work on the nest!