Nesting Diaries
June 9, 2017 - Two eggs in nest in April, but nest failed by June 9
Only egg shell seen in nest. Nest failure.
2 chicks (7-10 days old). Nest platform area too small.
Three eggs as of May 4, 2015
3 eggs in nest. 2 adults seen. Nest too small.
Two chicks 45-50 days old banded with purple leg bands 71/B and 72/B by CCB and Virginia Aquarium
1 adult female not banded seen at nest with 2 chicks 6 weeks old.
Two chicks 6 weeks old. Adult female present.
In 2010, 2 ospreys tried diligently to nest on our boat's hardtop. We believe their original nest was destroyed in an earlier storm. To deter them from the boat, we had a platform built but they refused it that season. When they returned in 2011, they immediately took to the platform, built their nest. We watched them hunt and raise their several chicks. Now, in the Spring 2012, they are back!