Nickname
083-B-054
Coordinates
(40.3215, -74.0221)
Substrate
Osprey Nest Platform
Description
Platform just off the end of Horseneck Point.
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 - Ken O | 2022 - Ken O | 2015 - AmyOla | |
|---|---|---|---|
| aAdult Arrival | 3/22/23 | ||
| aOccupied | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| aActive | |||
| bEgg Laying | |||
| bIncubation Initiation | |||
| cClutch Hatching | |||
| dNestlings | 2 | ||
| eFledglings | 2 | ||
| eFirst Chick Fledging | 7/7/22 | ||
| fChicks Last Observed | |||
| xNest Failure | |||
| xReason For Nest Failure |
Select Seasons
Show reports, diaries, and photos from:Current 2022 2015
Activity reports
2015 Nest Activity Report by AmyOla
| 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 |
2022 Nest Activity Report by Ken O
| Adult arrival | Nestlings | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | 2 |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | 07/07/2022 | |
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | Nest failure | ||
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure |
Nest Activity Report by Ken O
| Adult arrival | 03/22/2023 | 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 |
Photos of this nest
Nesting Diaries
03/23/2023 by Ken O
Osprey on this nest today, perched for a while then off to fish. Caught a bunker and ate it on the closest channel marker to the nest. Will check back soon to see if there is a pair.
3/22/23. - and while the Osprey from this nest was away, a Kingfisher took the perch. Picture posted. Will keep an eye out here as Im able.
07/03/2022 by Ken O
2 Chicks look ready to Fledge today!! Picture uploaded of Mom and 2 almost fledges on the nest together. Dad was in a nearby tree prepping a fish
06/04/2022 by Ken O
Today, observed at least one healthy chick on the nest, good sized for this timeframe. Picture attached. 6/4/22
05/09/2022 by Ken O
Nesting pair observed today on this nest. Tide was very high and several fishermen were in the area at the end of Horse Neck Rd , so there wasn't room for me to stay and observe. However, the nest is well built on the platform and is active, appears to be incubating in progress. The three fishermen in the area confirmed that the nest has been active. Can clearly see two osprey in the photos posted below, taken today.
04/22/2022 by Ben Wurst
Local homeowner states nest is not active, but a local volunteer was asked to check it out, if possible.