Nickname
EC Pool
Coordinates
(27.7175, -82.6903)
Substrate
Utility Pole
Description
Nest if found right outside the pool area on a light pole
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 - Nicole27 | 2017 - HaleyKaz | 2017 - BWilcox | 2017 - tjlong | 2016 - kmnoonan | 2016 - tCribbs | 2015 - Beth | 2015 - BirdMan | 2014 - tzimath | 2014 - Selena B | 2013 - Beth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aAdult Arrival | 2/7/17 | 1/14/16 | 1/14/16 | 2/21/14 | |||||||
| aOccupied | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| aActive | Yes | ||||||||||
| bEgg Laying | |||||||||||
| bIncubation Initiation | 3/3/17 | 3/15/16 | 2/24/15 | ||||||||
| cClutch Hatching | 4/25/14 | ||||||||||
| dNestlings | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||||||
| eFledglings | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| eFirst Chick Fledging | |||||||||||
| fChicks Last Observed | |||||||||||
| xNest Failure | 4/28/17 | 1/15/14 | |||||||||
| xReason For Nest Failure | unknown reason | unknown reason | unknown reason | unknown reason |
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Show reports, diaries, and photos from:Current 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Activity reports
2013 Nest Activity Report by Beth
| Adult arrival | Nestlings | 0 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | No | Fledglings | 0 |
| Nest Active | Yes | First chick fledging | |
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | Nest failure | ||
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure | unknown reason |
2014 Nest Activity Report by tzimath
| Adult arrival | Nestlings | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | No | Fledglings | |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | Nest failure | 01/15/2014 | |
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure | unknown reason |
2014 Nest Activity Report by Selena B
| Adult arrival | 02/21/2014 | Nestlings | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | Nest failure | ||
| Clutch hatching | 04/25/2014 | Reason for nest failure |
2015 Nest Activity Report by BirdMan
| Adult arrival | Nestlings | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | No | Fledglings | |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | 02/24/2015 | Nest failure | |
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure |
2015 Nest Activity Report by Beth
| Adult arrival | Nestlings | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | 0 |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | Nest failure | ||
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure |
2016 Nest Activity Report by tCribbs
| Adult arrival | 01/14/2016 | 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 |
2016 Nest Activity Report by kmnoonan
| Adult arrival | 01/14/2016 | Nestlings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | 03/15/2016 | Nest failure | |
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure |
2017 Nest Activity Report by Nicole27
| 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 BWilcox
| 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 tjlong
| 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 | unknown reason |
2017 Nest Activity Report by HaleyKaz
| Adult arrival | 02/07/2017 | Nestlings | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | 0 |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | 03/03/2017 | Nest failure | 04/28/2017 |
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure | unknown reason |
Photos of this nest
Nesting Diaries
06/22/2017 by Eileen
Evidence of past nest but completely rundown and unoccupied. New nest ~100 feet away
04/28/2017 by HaleyKaz
There were no osprey in this nest and the nest appeared to be falling apart. Some nesting material appeared to have been moved to a nearby pole.
03/10/2017 by HaleyKaz
Both osprey were present in the nest when I arrived, the female was incubating until she flew away.
02/24/2017 by HaleyKaz
The nest was empty but their were osprey flying in the area and a male perched on a nearby pole vocalizing.
09/23/2016 by HaleyKaz
The nest was present and looked well maintained but no osprey were in the area.
05/05/2016 by kmnoonan
Female in nest and male on nearby tree. One chick observed that appears to be a little under half the size of the parents. Watched male return to nest.
04/20/2016 by kmnoonan
Female displaying feeding behavior, standing and ducking head into nest. One chick visible and female was vocalizing in nest. Male seen on nearby tree.
04/12/2016 by kmnoonan
female displaying feeding behaviors (standing in nest and dipping head into nest repeatedly). Monk parakeets nest building.
04/04/2016 by kmnoonan
Male and female both in nest, eating fish. Male left nest to go to nearby tree and female remained standing in nest for about 5 mins. before sitting back down.
03/10/2016 by kmnoonan
Male in nest. Female observed on nearby tree and was observed flying to the nest and switching positions with the male, who then flew off.
03/05/2016 by kmnoonan
Female sitting in nest, male in nearby tree. Observed male chase a wood stork out of the surrounding area.
02/26/2016 by kmnoonan
Female sitting in nest, male circled nest and brought back sticks. The female left and male appeared to be engaging in nest building while the female sat in a tree nearby.
01/14/2016 by tCribbs
There was no osprey in nest but one female perched in a nearby tree. Could have been cautious due to traffic alterations.
12/16/2015 by Beth
Construction continues around nest. Nest looks poor, but male and female are near by
11/17/2015 by Beth
There is construction near nest, female and male seen nearby on tree, nest does not look well tended
10/23/2015 by Beth
Nest looks rough, but male and female osprey in eucalpytus tree near nest (told facilities to try and get nest pole put in ASAP
10/23/2015 by Beth
Nest looks rough, but male and female osprey in eucalpytus tree near nest (told facilities to try and get nest pole put in ASAP
10/23/2015 by Beth
Nest looks rough, but male and female osprey in eucalpytus tree near nest (told facilities to try and get nest pole put in ASAP
10/06/2015 by Beth
The same as last week: Male and female are on the eucalyptus tree near the nest. The nest looks like it has not been added to. I have contact facilities to see if we can look into moving the nest.
09/22/2015 by Beth
Male and female are on the eucalyptus tree near the nest. The nest looks like it has not been added to.
04/10/2015 by BirdMan
One adult perched in nest. Head behavior seems to indicate chicks but no confirmed chick sighting.
12/10/2014 by BirdMan
Nest present, empty. Adult female observed in tree roughly 100 to 150 ft away. Adult male perched on light pole roughly 75 to 100 ft away.
11/17/2014 by BirdMan
Nest present, empty. Adult male observed in tree 75 to 100 ft away, adult female observed in tree 150 to 200 ft away.
10/09/2014 by BirdMan
Nest present, empty. Adult pair observed perched in tree roughly 100 to 150 feet away.
05/04/2014 by Selena B
Female in nest, no hatchlings seen. The past observation of chick may have been incorrect; with verify on final observation.
04/25/2014 by Selena B
Female in nest, male nearby. At least one chick is in nest; this is the first time a chick has been observed.
01/15/2014 by tzimath
Nest could be occupied since a couple Ospreys were seen hanging out by a light pole not far from the nest, but no Ospreys have been seen on the nest yet
08/01/2013 by Beth
Adults arrived April 2013. Incubation began during April 2013. Pair last seen at nest July 2013.