Nickname
110-B-010
Coordinates
(39.899, -74.1346)
Substrate
Osprey Nest Platform
Description
Gypsea. Balsam Dr/Finch Ave across street Bayview Ave New pole/nesting platform erected 3/20/2015 by JCPL to replace 4234, 4322, and 'Balsam'
Followers
None
Monitoring groups
What to look for
Review All Observations
2023 - Pictaker2022 - Pictaker2020 - Pictaker2019 - Sherrie2019 - Pictaker2018 - Pictaker2017 - Pictaker2016 - Sherrie2015 - ricardop2015 - Shack In The Swamp Photography
aAdult Arrival3/22/203/28/193/24/183/18/174/1/15
aOccupiedYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNo
aActive
bEgg Laying
bIncubation Initiation
cClutch Hatching5/29/18
dNestlings22222
eFledglings2222
eFirst Chick Fledging8/4/227/14/207/27/197/26/17
fChicks Last Observed
xNest Failure6/11/18
xReason For Nest Failureunknown reasoneggs or young killed by predator

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Show reports, diaries, and photos from:Current 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Activity reports

2015 Nest Activity Report by ricardop
Adult arrival04/01/2015Nestlings
Nest OccupiedYesFledglings
Nest Active First chick fledging
Egg layingChicks last observed
Incubation initiationNest failure
Clutch hatchingReason for nest failure
2015 Nest Activity Report by Shack In The Swamp Photography
Adult arrivalNestlings
Nest OccupiedNoFledglings
Nest Active First chick fledging
Egg layingChicks last observed
Incubation initiationNest failure
Clutch hatchingReason for nest failure
2016 Nest Activity Report by Sherrie
Adult arrivalNestlings2
Nest OccupiedYesFledglings
Nest Active First chick fledging
Egg layingChicks last observed
Incubation initiationNest failure
Clutch hatchingReason for nest failure
2017 Nest Activity Report by Pictaker
Adult arrival03/18/2017Nestlings2
Nest OccupiedYesFledglings2
Nest Active First chick fledging07/26/2017
Egg layingChicks last observed
Incubation initiationNest failure
Clutch hatchingReason for nest failure
2018 Nest Activity Report by Pictaker
Adult arrival03/24/2018Nestlings2
Nest OccupiedYesFledglings
Nest Active First chick fledging
Egg layingChicks last observed
Incubation initiationNest failure06/11/2018
Clutch hatching05/29/2018Reason for nest failureeggs or young killed by predator
2019 Nest Activity Report by Sherrie
Adult arrival03/28/2019Nestlings
Nest OccupiedYesFledglings
Nest Active First chick fledging
Egg layingChicks last observed
Incubation initiationNest failure
Clutch hatchingReason for nest failure
2019 Nest Activity Report by Pictaker
Adult arrivalNestlings
Nest OccupiedYesFledglings2
Nest Active First chick fledging07/27/2019
Egg layingChicks last observed
Incubation initiationNest failure
Clutch hatchingReason for nest failure
2020 Nest Activity Report by Pictaker
Adult arrival03/22/2020Nestlings2
Nest OccupiedYesFledglings2
Nest Active First chick fledging07/14/2020
Egg layingChicks last observed
Incubation initiationNest failure
Clutch hatchingReason for nest failure
2022 Nest Activity Report by Pictaker
Adult arrivalNestlings2
Nest OccupiedYesFledglings2
Nest Active First chick fledging08/04/2022
Egg layingChicks last observed
Incubation initiationNest failure
Clutch hatchingReason for nest failure
2023 Nest Activity Report by Pictaker
Adult arrivalNestlings
Nest OccupiedYesFledglings
Nest Active First chick fledging
Egg layingChicks last observed
Incubation initiationNest failure
Clutch hatchingReason for nest failureunknown reason

Photos of this nest

Nesting Diaries

07/19/2023 by Pictaker
Nest failed I think...both male and female just flying around not tending to anything

08/12/2022 by Pictaker
two fledglings from this nest

03/26/2022 by Pictaker
Both male and female were there, nest building

03/27/2021 by Pictaker
Both male and female there now, some mating and nest building going on.

07/15/2020 by Pictaker
Two fledglings flying around nest,not much for landing yet..LOL

06/19/2020 by Pictaker
Both Male and female there,along with two nestlings

03/26/2020 by Pictaker
Female now there, Looks like a new pair or at least a new female, previous female was banded,this one is not.Multiple copulation and a lot of nest building.

03/22/2020 by Pictaker
Male returned

07/28/2019 by Pictaker
Two young in nest,looks like they are ready to fly

07/11/2019 by Pictaker
Adult Osprey in nest,one nestling seen

04/06/2019 by Pictaker
They seem to be favoring the higher nesting platform, maybe because of losing their young last year in the other nest

03/30/2019 by Sherrie
Two nesting platforms on Balsam. For the third year, the pair seem to be utilizing both nests. 3/29/29 they were fighting off crows. As we left the area, one Osprey was standing in each nest.

06/29/2018 by Pictaker
Mom still around,found her sitting on nest, staring out at the bay

06/13/2018 by Pictaker
found Mom and Dad alive sitting close by, hopefully they will be back next year

06/11/2018 by Pictaker
Nest attacked by predator, found one nestling on ground dead, mom was not around, dad was on pole chirping, hopefully mom didn't die in the attack.

06/08/2018 by Pictaker
Saw at least two heads yesterday, mom was feeding them both.

03/24/2018 by Pictaker
Both Male and female on nest,male brought a fish to female and then returned with stick, seems early for them,but they do seem to be the first ones back every year

07/27/2017 by Pictaker
Both chicks fledged 7-26-27,posted a photo of one who landed on house under construction by the nest.

07/09/2017 by Pictaker
Two chicks in nest

07/16/2016 by Shack In The Swamp Photography
Finally saw both babies in the nest with the Mom. Dad flying overhead.

07/11/2016 by Shack In The Swamp Photography
Mom and one baby in the nest. Dad nearby, but no pictures of him. Baby stretching his/her wings..too cute!

07/02/2016 by Shack In The Swamp Photography
Mom and one baby peeking out... Dad flying over

06/25/2016 by Shack In The Swamp Photography
Mom and a baby were in the nest - I saw 2 babies but not at the same time so I can't be sure if it was the same one or not. Dad was nearby eating on a pole

06/07/2016 by Shack In The Swamp Photography
New pictures from today...she was still sitting but wanting to move around. I'm pretty sure she has a few eggs in there.

04/10/2016 by Sherrie
Both male and female were at the nest, she was in it, and he was on the extended post.

03/23/2016 by Shack In The Swamp Photography
She was sitting in the nest again today...no sign of the male yet...

03/18/2016 by Shack In The Swamp Photography
She has arrived!!!!! Was not able to get pictures, but will be back tomorrow to get some -

03/09/2016 by Shack In The Swamp Photography
No activity yet :(

04/21/2015 by Shack In The Swamp Photography
Saw the Female in the nest, the male was nearby on a pole eating, then flew to the nest with his fish, then flew back to the pole..with his fish! They have rebuilt the nest to be a very full nest.