Nesting Diaries
5/1/23 Went to check local nests after severe weather moved through the area yesterday. Nest is intact, and both Male & Female were present. While there, the Male flew in with a fish, female took it from him and took off to a nearby tree. CONSTRUCTION is ongoing at this site, I now have a # to contact of the Contractor to speak with them about a possible platform, and NOT disturbing this tree in the coming months. Another Male was in the area and did several fly overs. Updated photos taken today.
4/2/23 - First time I witnessed the Male, I was relieved. Both the Male & Female were present IN the nest today. CONCERNED that construction is continuing very near the nest, although many trees have been desecrated and survey stakes are apparent, this tree and nest is intact. The huge pile of debris has been removed from in front of the nest, but heavy construction vehicles are very near. I still have not found anyone to speak with to ensure they are aware this nest and Osprey could be incubating at this point (both in nest today). Would be interested in speaking with the owners to see if Platform for next year would be possibility if they remove this tree - this nest has been documented here for atleast 12 years. Photos uploaded with today's date ( takenfrom General Booth side)
3/21/23 - Osprey sighted flying from the field as I drove Southbound on General Booth. I was able to spot the nest, and verify this nest was still there. Female in the nest, VERY VOCAL, CALLING. I did not sight male while she was in the nest.
VERY CONCERNING that this tree and nest is now in the middle of construction vehicles, and trees were being felled to the back of the nest while I was there. There are alot of dead, felled trees as can be seen in my photos directly in front and beside the nest. I didn't see anyone to ask status of nest tree, they were working out of sight. Pictures safely taken from sidewalk, street side.
Male arrived March 5th and Female arrived March 11th. The nest was in good condition and has been refurbished. The pair are active around the nest everyday but no sign of egg laying or incubation yet
These eggs never hatched! Both Male and Female stay close by and on nest rim but there has be no nestling activity this year?
Female appears to be sitting on eggs. She remains on the nest for long periods of time and the male brought a fish to the nest this morning about 11:45am. The sky are clear today temps at 62 degrees.
The female arrived March 5th. They are both repairing the nest that they used last year. It was in pretty good condition when the male arrived. He has been re-aranging twigs ang bringing marsh grass to the nest this past week.
Mr Osprey arrived yesterday, March 1st. Today it was 71 degrees and sunny, Tomorrow we are expecting 3-4 inches of snow after about three hours of freezing rain and sleet. Welcome back to Va.Beach Mr Osprey!
The first info was totally wrong. The There were two (2) eggs layed, first one May 10th and second one on May 12th. Hatching occurred June 20th and June 21st respectfully.This pair have been extremely attentive to the nest and chicks.I first observed the Male arrive to the nest first (April 13th) and begin working on it by bringing sticks and grasses about three days before the Female arrived (April 16th).She was easily identifiable, much bigger and displayed the chest neckless prominently.The chicke look as if they will be fledgling in another week or two.
Have just started watching this nest. The female is setting and can't determine any chicks yet. The male hasn't started to bring lots of food to nest yet. I have seen male and female switch off and on sitting in the nest. once hatching is noticed will fill in other info.