Nickname
Tower in Sea Pines at Greenwood Entrance
Coordinates
(32.1525, -80.7691)
Substrate
Communication Tower
Description
Tower in Sea Pines at Greenwood Dr. Entrance behind Harris Teeter
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
| 2023 - CarolC | 2022 - CarolC | 2021 - CarolC | 2020 - CarolC | 2018 - CarolC | 2013 - CarolC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aAdult Arrival | 3/29/23 | 3/17/22 | 3/30/21 | |||
| aOccupied | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | |
| aActive | ||||||
| bEgg Laying | ||||||
| bIncubation Initiation | 3/25/22 | 4/18/21 | ||||
| cClutch Hatching | 5/3/22 | |||||
| dNestlings | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| eFledglings | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| eFirst Chick Fledging | 7/5/22 | |||||
| fChicks Last Observed | 8/11/21 | |||||
| xNest Failure | ||||||
| xReason For Nest Failure | nest destroyed by human |
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Activity reports
2013 Nest Activity Report by CarolC
| Adult arrival | Nestlings | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | 2 |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | Nest failure | ||
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure |
2018 Nest Activity Report by CarolC
| 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 |
2020 Nest Activity Report by CarolC
| 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 | nest destroyed by human |
2021 Nest Activity Report by CarolC
| Adult arrival | 03/30/2021 | Nestlings | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | 1 |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | 08/11/2021 | |
| Incubation initiation | 04/18/2021 | Nest failure | |
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure |
2022 Nest Activity Report by CarolC
| Adult arrival | 03/17/2022 | Nestlings | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | 1 |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | 07/05/2022 | |
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | 03/25/2022 | Nest failure | |
| Clutch hatching | 05/03/2022 | Reason for nest failure |
Nest Activity Report by CarolC
| Adult arrival | 03/29/2023 | Nestlings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Fledglings | ||
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | Nest failure | ||
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure |
Photos of this nest
Nesting Diaries
03/29/2023 by CarolC
Christine B reports: Good News! Today I observed the nest and was surprised to see that not only was the nest a little bigger but there was one adult Osprey perched on the red warning light and another adult Osprey perched below on the tower. When I came out of Harris Teeter I checked on the couple again. the larger of the two was perched in the nest and the other was still maintaining vigil below the nest. I noticed that so far the nest is not deep. I do hope they build up the edges little bit more for the safety of future hatchlings.
03/15/2023 by CarolC
Christine B reports:
Earlier in the season, it was reported that this nest was totally gone. However, there is a glimmer of hope!
Christine says: I pass by the Hargray tower in Sea Pines almost every day hoping to catch a glimpse of some kind of activity on the top of the tower. Yesterday as we drove down Greenwood Dr. I noticed I could not see through the top of the tower like I did in previous days. I went back today with my binoculars and I saw that there was the beginnings of a nest being built . I will keep an eye on this nest and I hope the Osprey pair have returned home and rebuild. In the past this pair have always been behind schedule. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
07/12/2022 by CarolC
NOTE: based on recent observations, we believe that the sole nestling has fledged, sometime in early July. We are just guessing it was around July 5th.
07/11/2022 by CarolC
Christine B reports: On the evening of July 10th I observed two Osprey . One perched on a steel rod above the nest and one perched below the nest on the tower. Could not see anything going on in the nest. On the morning of July 11th I observed one Osprey eating a fish. She had a bark brown band around her neck area. I could not see if she had white edged wings due to the over cast sky. She looked slightly smaller then the two I observed the night before. After she ate she took off flying toward the ocean side of Sea Pines.
07/03/2022 by CarolC
Christine B reports: Observed one osprey in the nest. His head was deep in the nest. I could only see the bottom half of his body for 8 minutes. Because of his body movement and where his head was positioned in the bottom of the nest and his lower half sticking up, I believe he was eating a fish. He then moved to the other side of the nest to roost. No other osprey seen in the distance or on the tower.
06/20/2022 by CarolC
Christine B reports: I observed one Adult Osprey perched inside the nest today looking around in all directions making sure her nestling was safe. No other activity going on.
06/12/2022 by CarolC
Christine B reports: I observed one nestling in this nest today. Mom was soaring above and the little one was chirping. She quickly returned to the edge of the nest and the little one stopped chirping and settled down into the nest.
05/31/2022 by CarolC
NOTE: Our best guess is that this nest hatched probably in very early May. We are simply guessing when recording the date of May 3. We are listing one nestling until they get big enough to confirm. This is a very high and difficult nest to monitor.
05/30/2022 by CarolC
Christine B observes: I have observed this nest several times this week. Mom was perched above the nest or in the nest with Dad perched below on the tower. I do believe the pair added to the nest this year making it difficult to see movement inside the nest. When Mom is in the nest I do see the top of her head moving about and occasionally her tail feathers.
05/15/2022 by CarolC
Christine B reports: I observed Mom low in the nest I could only see her tail feathers. Dad Osprey was perched below the nest on the tower standing guard.
05/10/2022 by CarolC
Christine B reports: I have not seen any activity in this nest for two days. Thats not unusual due to the fact that this nest is very high. Hopefully she is just very low incubating her babies. I will keep
04/27/2022 by CarolC
Christine B reports: I was at this nest two days 4/26-4/27) and I had the same observation both times. I could not see any activity in the nest but both days there was one Osprey perched below on the tower. On 26th I spent at least half an hour observing hoping I would see some movement in the nest but I did not.
04/19/2022 by CarolC
Christine B reports: Today I observed one Osprey sitting on top of the airplane warning light that sits in the middle of this nest. No other activity observed today.
03/25/2022 by CarolC
Christine B reports: One Osprey was sitting in the nest. I could only see the top of her head. Her call was a short succession of chirps. Her significant other came into view circling then dived toward the nest. He landed on the edge of the nest and it looked like he dropped something in front of her and she quickly grabbed it. I thought it looked like he may have brought her some food to eat. He immediately flew away circled and landed again on the edge of the nest then quickly flew away again and headed toward the ocean. This observation was enjoyable. I love seeing them interact with each other.
NOTE: Based on the fact that only the top of her head was visible in the nest and that the mate appeared to drop off some food for her, we are assuming that incubation is underway.
03/17/2022 by CarolC
Christine B reports: I am happy to report that I observed two Osprey in this nest at 2:00 this afternoon. HOORAY!
03/08/2022 by CarolC
Christine B reports:
I did not see any Osprey in this nest this morning. I am not surprised.
This couple takes there time every year getting together
02/23/2022 by CarolC
Christine B reports: I observed Nest #4074 twice this morning at different times . I spotted one Osprey at this nest perched on top of the warning light in the nest early morning and one Osprey perched on the structure below the nest right before noon. I believe both sightings were of one lone Osprey at this time.
02/23/2022 by CarolC
02/13/2022 by CarolC
Christine B reports: I have not observed any activity at this nest. I will be checking on this nest every day this week.
02/13/2022 by CarolC
08/12/2021 by CarolC
Christine B reports: I can say now without a doubt My fledgling has fledged.
I Observed him perched below the nest today. Nest was empty.
When I came out of Harris T. he was gone from the tower but I believe he was flying
above near the nest practicing . I also observed two adults soaring
higher up but in the vicinity of the fledgling. I like to think those were
his parents keeping an eye on him until it is time to move on.
08/07/2021 by CarolC
Christine B reports: Today I witness something very interesting. Mom Osprey was perched above the Youngster in the nest and Dad was perched below the nest . All at once Dad
took off and began flying back and forth close to the nest while Mom perched above spread her wings flapping . All three of them vocalizing. It seemed as if Mom and Dad were encouraging the youngster to fledge. The young Osprey did not move or attempt to spread his wings.
08/02/2021 by CarolC
Christine B reports: I observed one adult Osprey perched above the nest at this site.
I also observed one nestling perched on the edge of this nest and another adult perched in the nest beside the nestling. I kept watch
for at least 20 minutes but did not see this little one use his wings.
It was rewarding to see the whole family hanging out together for the first time.
Additional note: The reporter thinks there is only one offspring due to the fact that the warning light is in the middle of the nest. I would think that would make it difficult to incubate
all the eggs.
07/26/2021 by CarolC
Christine B reports: I observed one adult Osprey with her wings in the shading position
and after a brief moment I saw a smaller Osprey pop there head up
from under the adults wing. This happened several times. I still believe there may be
only one youngster. I will be monitoring this nest hoping to see this little one
fledge and report any change in number
07/19/2021 by CarolC
Christine B reports: One Osprey in nest one perched below the nest. Again, I know the differences in coloring but I have not been able to see them in flight or their chest. I normally see the fledglings perched on the edge of the nest and I can get a good look . I have not see that activity this year. I may have just missed it. I was also thinking this is crazy they should be fledged this morning so I did go out to observe the nests again and the above is what I saw.
07/17/2021 by CarolC
Christine B reports: I observed a lot of activity involving Mom and Dad in and around this nest today. I am still reporting there is only one Nestling in this nest.
07/09/2021 by CarolC
Christine B reports: I observed one adult Osprey perched on top of the red warning light in the nest .
After a few minutes she took off and flew away I could see one little Osprey
head pop up. No damage to nest from the storm.
06/28/2021 by CarolC
Christine B reports: This morning I observed one nestling sitting upright in the nest.
I did see one adult Osprey near by soaring above the nest.
06/09/2021 by CarolC
Christine B reports: Finally, One Hatchling spotted in the nest. Mom perch above the nest on the tower.
One Adult soaring above the nest . Hatchling looked older than newly born I think.
Difficult because nest is deeper then nests previously constructed on the dead tree near by.
06/07/2021 by CarolC
Christine B reports: At first I was worried because there seemed to be no activity in this nest but after a few minutes I was able to see the rear end feathers of an adult Osprey fluttering in the wind. Still keeping my fingers crossed for this nest.
05/31/2021 by CarolC
Christine B reports: I observed one adult Osprey sitting in in the nest. No other activity
observed that evening.
05/10/2021 by CarolC
Christine B reports: Very quiet tonight . I observed one adult Osprey low in the nest. No other activity observed.
04/22/2021 by CarolC
Christine B reports:
This evening I observed one adult Osprey sitting low in the nest.The parent was sitting low on the far left of the nest. This is the same area that I had previously reported that an adult Osprey appeared to be moving something around and we had thought maybe she was turning her eggs.
NOTE: Based on this and a previous observation, we are guessing that incubation is underway, possibly about April 18 if not earlier.
04/07/2021 by CarolC
Christine B reports:I observed one adult osprey in the Nest . Several minutes later a second adult osprey flew into the nest
carrying a twig and placed it in the nest. Both osprey remained in the nest.
03/30/2021 by CarolC
Christine B reports: Nest #4074 I just returned from Harris Teeter and checked out the nest from the store angle and I did see one adult in the nest a minute later I did see another adult Osprey land in the nest. I am in that HT parking lot a couple times week and this is the first time I defiantly saw two Osprey together in the nest.
03/30/2021 by CarolC
Christine B reports: I observed one adult Osprey in the nest standing with head facing down moving something around in the nest.
02/19/2021 by CarolC
Christine B reports: On Friday Feb. 19 th at 5:57 PM I observed one Osprey perched below nest 4074 on a metal rod extending out of the Hargray Tower.
07/24/2020 by CarolC
We have concluded that the osprey rebuilt this nest after it was removed from the tower but it was too late for this season. We hope they do return next season.
07/06/2020 by CarolC
Christine B reports: 5:30pm
Observed one Osprey perched on the antenna
above the nest.
06/25/2020 by CarolC
Christine B. reports:As I said I am keeping an eye on this nest. Here is a picture of the nest.
It gives you an idea of well the nest has been rebuilt . Much larger then last year's nest. I think they are preparing for next year.
06/20/2020 by CarolC
Christine B reports: 2020 Nest #4074 3:30pm
The nest at this sight has been fully rebuilt . I observed one adult Osprey perched on the red light right above the nest for five minutes. She took to flight heading toward the ocean.
06/08/2020 by CarolC
Christine B reports:
I had reported in the beginning of the season that I watched painters remove the nest from that Tower. This tower can be observed from the Harris Teeter Parking lot.
I observed a large Osprey with a white chest perched on the top of the tower with what looked like the beginning of a new nest below.
A smaller Osprey with brown speckled breast was perched lower on the tower. Forty minutes into my observation time the larger Osprey flew away. Five minutes or so later the Osprey returned with a stick dropped it onto the other sticks. Unfortunately it fell to the ground and the adult Osprey took off again. I imagine to get another stick.
NOTE: This might be the same pair, or possibly a young pair trying to build a nest. It is late in the season for any new nest to be successful, though. We will check on this, especially next season to see if a new nest is built where the old one was removed.
02/12/2020 by CarolC
Christine B observes: I observed two men high up on the Hargray Tower today inside Sea Pines. It looked like they were painting the tower and I am sad to report the nest I had observed last Thursday was gone.
06/30/2016 by CarolC
1 adult standing on edge of nest; At least 1 juvenile standing on side of nest flapping wings
05/27/2014 by CarolC
1 fledgling standing on tower below nest; 1 fledgling flew off nest, flying around nest