Nesting Diaries
feeding behavior observed
2021 CIB State of the Bays active osprey nest survey-pair consistently at nest since 4-8,
In past years, the fledglings have stayed close to the nest and came back to the nest several times a day for feeding. This season, this occurred for about two weeks, then they did not return to the nest again. I would still see them on nearby docks and posts, but not on the nest.
for 2016 nest, one chick was displaced from the nest just as it was ready to fledge. It was not maintained by an adult for 24 hrs. We trans[ported it to Bird Rescue, and they reported it failed to thrive and died.
Osprey were late coming to this nest. This is not the same male that has been here in previous seasons, his habits are quite different
Saw 2 fledglings and both parents on nest.
have watched this nest for previous years. 2013, 2 eggs, 2 hatchlings, 1 fledgling. 2014, 2 eggs, 2 hatchlings, 2 fledglings. Nest blew down at end of summer 2014. 3/20/2015 pair observed at former nest site. Observed bird bringing stick to re-start nest at same location. Observed one bird in tree 100 ft. from nesting site on 03/17/2015, calling for mate.