Nickname
Telephone pole off of Alhambra Way S. on Fairway Ave S.
Coordinates
(27.7229, -82.6534)
Substrate
Utility Pole
Description
This nest is close to the road by the golf course, near the Boyd Hill turn/entrance, and located on top a telephone pole. The nest itself is not very aesthetically pleasing compared to the other ones in the vicinity.
Followers
None
Monitoring groups
What to look for
a
Adult Arrival
Look for 2 adults on the nest. The adult pair will show pair bonding behaviors such as vocalizations, aerial sky dances, and the male feeding the female fish. You may see the pair copulating, which typically begins 14 days before laying eggs.b
Incubation Initiation
Females will lay 1 - 4 eggs at a rate of one egg every 1 - 2 days. After laying, incubation starts. Look for adults taking turns sitting low in the nest incubating eggs. The incubation period can last 35 - 43 days.c
Clutch Hatching
Chicks hatch ~39 days after incubation begins. Look for adults bringing food to the nest and making "head bows" into the center. Chicks typically can't be seen until they are 2 - 3 weeks old, so feeding behavior is the only way to know chicks are there.d
Nestling Count
Around 4 weeks after hatching, look for the heads of chicks to show over the rim of the nest, particularly when adults bring food to the nest. Other times they lie flat and are harder to see. Count the number of chicks in the nest before they learn to flye
Fledgling Count
Chicks begin flying around 7 - 8 weeks old, and are still fed by the adults. Count the number of chicks who have successfully fledged the nest and are observed flying.f
Chick Last Observed
4 - 10 weeks after fledging, chicks begin leaving the nest area to migrate south, once they have learned to fly and feed themselves. Record the date that the last chick left the nest.x
Nest Failure
Look for signs of nest failure like adult abandonment, adults no longer incubating eggs or feeding young.Review All Observations
| 2017 - arswan | 2017 - CharlotteS | 2017 - MaryK | 2016 - ToucanSam | 2016 - Mardy(Gloria)Eckerd | 2015 - Amy D. | 2015 - Amanda H | 2014 - Meg219 | 2014 - laacuna | 2013 - Beth | 2012 - Beth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aAdult Arrival | 1/26/17 | 1/20/16 | 2/4/15 | 1/1/12 | |||||||
| aOccupied | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| aActive | Yes | ||||||||||
| bEgg Laying | |||||||||||
| bIncubation Initiation | 2/26/17 | 2/16/16 | 1/15/12 | ||||||||
| cClutch Hatching | 4/5/17 | 4/14/16 | 3/30/15 | ||||||||
| dNestlings | 3 | 2 | |||||||||
| eFledglings | 2 | 3 | |||||||||
| eFirst Chick Fledging | 4/26/12 | ||||||||||
| fChicks Last Observed | 4/26/12 | ||||||||||
| xNest Failure | 1/10/16 | ||||||||||
| xReason For Nest Failure | nest destroyed during storm | other |
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Show reports, diaries, and photos from:Current 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
Activity reports
2012 Nest Activity Report by Beth
| Adult arrival | 01/01/2012 | Nestlings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | No | Fledglings | 3 |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | 04/26/2012 | |
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | 04/26/2012 | |
| Incubation initiation | 01/15/2012 | Nest failure | |
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure |
2013 Nest Activity Report by Beth
| Adult arrival | Nestlings | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | No | Fledglings | 2 |
| Nest Active | Yes | First chick fledging | |
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | Nest failure | ||
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure |
2014 Nest Activity Report by Meg219
| Adult arrival | Nestlings | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | Nest failure | ||
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure |
2014 Nest Activity Report by laacuna
| Adult arrival | Nestlings | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | No | Fledglings | |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | Nest failure | ||
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure |
2015 Nest Activity Report by Amy D.
| Adult arrival | 02/04/2015 | Nestlings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | Nest failure | ||
| Clutch hatching | 03/30/2015 | Reason for nest failure |
2015 Nest Activity Report by Amanda H
| Adult arrival | Nestlings | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | No | Fledglings | |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | Nest failure | ||
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure | Nest destroyed |
2016 Nest Activity Report by ToucanSam
| Adult arrival | 01/20/2016 | Nestlings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | 02/16/2016 | Nest failure | 01/10/2016 |
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure | nest destroyed during storm |
2016 Nest Activity Report by Mardy(Gloria)Eckerd
| Adult arrival | Nestlings | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | Nest failure | ||
| Clutch hatching | 04/14/2016 | Reason for nest failure |
2017 Nest Activity Report by CharlotteS
| Adult arrival | 01/26/2017 | Nestlings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | Nest failure | ||
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure |
2017 Nest Activity Report by arswan
| Adult arrival | Nestlings | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | No | Fledglings | |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | Nest failure | ||
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure |
2017 Nest Activity Report by MaryK
| Adult arrival | Nestlings | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | 02/26/2017 | Nest failure | |
| Clutch hatching | 04/05/2017 | Reason for nest failure |
Photos of this nest
Nesting Diaries
10/06/2017 by Eileen
Nest present but very small and does not look added to since last visit - possibly inactive, no osprey nearby
05/04/2017 by MaryK
Two ospreys were in the nest, lying too low to be seen very well. I believe they were the two chicks. Both kept an eye on me and the third chick and neither adult were soon. There wasn't much activity.
04/26/2017 by MaryK
There are three chicks in the nest and the adult female was present. She seemed to be shading her chicks from the sun. No sign of mate.
04/19/2017 by MaryK
Male was perched in tree, female sitting inside of nest. There's at least one chick. Male was very vocal, might have been warning for me.
04/12/2017 by MaryK
Male was on nest, preening. No sign of female. After a few minutes the chick stood up and began looking around.
04/05/2017 by MaryK
One adult was in the nest while the other was perched in a nearby tree. At least one chick was observed in the nest.
03/23/2017 by MaryK
Female was in nest, working on something inside. The male was sitting on the nearby tree.
03/16/2017 by MaryK
The male was on a nearby tree while the female was lying low in the nest. After a while the male flew off but the female remained for the watch.
03/01/2017 by MaryK
Male was perched on a nearby tree while the female was lying low. Male was very vocal.
02/15/2017 by MaryK
Osprey in nest, working on something in the nest for the duration of the watch (couldn't specify gender). Partner not in sight.
02/08/2017 by MaryK
Nest is active and has a female in it. Laying flat and constantly checking something in nest, may be eggs present now or in future.
09/26/2016 by JoC
Nest appears to be destroyed by hurricane hermine. Twigs/ sticks scattered below onto platform and wires. Does not appear to be active, no ospreys observed in area.
07/06/2016 by KC
Nest is kind of messy. Scattered twigs/sticks. Does not appear to be active. No Ospreys in area.
04/21/2016 by Mardy(Gloria)Eckerd
Female was seen sitting in the nest, chirping for the male, and feeding hatchlings. The male was spotted flying overhead.
04/14/2016 by Mardy(Gloria)Eckerd
Hatchling behavior seen, with the female seen dipping her head into the nest repeatedly. Male was seen perched in a nearby tree.
04/07/2016 by Mardy(Gloria)Eckerd
Female was seen sat in the nest, while male was not sighted at all. No change in nest size.
04/04/2016 by Albatross Alison
Pair of osprey seen in the nest (a female sitting lower in the nest and a male seen sitting at the edge of the platform). Unsure if incubating or not.
03/31/2016 by Mardy(Gloria)Eckerd
Male was seen perched above the nest, but no sighting of the female. Nest has not changed in size.
03/24/2016 by Mardy(Gloria)Eckerd
Pair of adults seen present at the nest, female perched above the nest while male remains in nest. No incubation/hatchling behavior.
03/17/2016 by Mardy(Gloria)Eckerd
No ospreys were spotted during the observation time, however the nest remained very large.
03/10/2016 by Mardy(Gloria)Eckerd
The nest is is good condition, one adult was seen flying away from the nest, gender unknown.
02/16/2016 by ToucanSam
Very hard to see due to height of platform, however there is a female displaying incubation behavior. She never left the nest, and the only way I saw her was when she stood up to turn around. The male was not seen this time. The nest appears sturdy as it sits atop a utility pole. While incubation cannot be confirmed because eggs cannot be seen, the actions of the female were very characteristic of incubation.
01/20/2016 by ToucanSam
Nest has been cleaned up a bit, and a pair were seen sitting on the edge of the nest walking about. Both the female, and the male left the nest at one point or another.
01/10/2016 by ToucanSam
Nest appears to have partially blown from the nesting platform on top, to the support structure below. Nest may have been occupied, however it has been recently destroyed. No Osprey present in area during 10 minute observation.
06/20/2015 by Amanda H
Could not find nest on any poles, evidence of previous nest at location and battered adult osprey flying around the area calling
04/01/2015 by Amy D.
Male perched next to nest. Female in nest looking like fanning chicks with her wings. No chick sighting but there are chicks in nest, we could hear them. Plus the mother was starring us down every where we went
03/04/2015 by CosmoK
Female osprey flying overhead and is now sitting in the nest, looking down...possible chicks!
01/19/2015 by Selena B
Male osprey sitting in nest; not incubating. No other osprey in the immediate area.
01/09/2015 by Selena B
very large nest with trash, seemingly dangerous placement on the telephone pole. no osprey in nest, a few adults flying in the distance
12/06/2014 by Amy D.
Male osprey located in tree right next to nest. but no ospreys directly in the nest
09/23/2014 by Amy D.
No ospreys present, but fisher crows were in and around nest. The ones in the nest through plastic bag out and looked to be digging or mixing up dirt . There was another one sitting on the power line next to the nest. I do not know how to tell the sex of
04/24/2014 by Bre
Around 4:15pm there were two ospreys in the nest, one male and one female. Calls were being made, and quite frequently too. There could have also been possible babies in the nest because the adult partners would look down every now and then, but no baby heads were spotted.
03/13/2014 by Bre
Around 1:45 and 3pm, there were no ospreys spotted in the nest or in the nearby area.
03/12/2014 by Bre
Around 1:45pm today, there was one male osprey present at this nest site. The osprey was in the act of preening.
02/10/2014 by Bre
There was a female osprey in the next tree over (to the left) perching; however, there were no ospreys in the actual nest itself.
01/21/2014 by Meg219
I went to view this nest today and saw one Osprey in the area. The Osprey was bringing materials to build up the nest.
01/16/2014 by Meg219
Last time I observed this nest it appeared to be unoccupied. However, when I went to this nest I saw that there were two Ospreys in and near the nest. the female was near the nest and the male osprey was perched outside of the nest. I believe this nest is occupied.
01/11/2014 by Meg219
I found the nest it was not destroyed however I did not see any ospreys occupying the nest or near the nest.
08/01/2013 by Beth
Adults arrived January 2013. Incubation began during February 2013. Chicks first seen in nest 4/1/2013. Pair last seen at nest July 2013.