No question about it....there are chicks in this nest. Mom and Dad are both clinging to the edge of the nest and on constant watch for danger from above or below. We'll be able to count them when they are a little larger.
This is definitely a nesting pair. Although we haven't seen the babies yet, we are hoping that the hatching will occur soon or has already occurred. Stay tuned for more news soon.
Amy usually is the one nestled down, sitting on the eggs. John periodically arrives to relieve her and, after about 15 minutes, will return to the nest. They both stay close, call frequently to each other, and seem very alert to all movement nearby. So far, no hatching evident.
We went by the nest today just as the changing of the guard occurred. It was awesome to see such power arrive at the nest with great speed and then slow down and land with grace and skill. The eggs were immediately covered and will continue to incubate as the parents carefully watch and wait.
Amy and John have been at this nest in the past. They returned and resumed their partnership with very little fixing up of the nest. She appears to be already sitting on eggs.
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