Nesting Diaries
One individual on nest, possibly a juvenile. Another adult spotted in nearby tree, calling heard.
One adult on nest, one adult on nesting platform.
Two adults present on nest, before one flew off. calling could be heard after.
One adult sat on nesting platform calling to another adult that flying above then landed in a nearby tree.
One adult laying in nest with a flat back, incubating.
Two adults observed. One sitting on nest and the other on the perch next to the nest. The individual on the perch then flew into the nest.
One individual on nest, sex and age undetermined from this distance. Individual was calling back and forth with the single osprey on Nest 2.
One adult stood on perch next to nesting platform.
Two juveniles and one adult on nest and perch.
Two adults, both stood on nest or nesting platform and two chicks observed in nest.
One adult sat on perch next to nesting platform. One adult sat on the nest, at least one chick spotted next to adult.
Calling heard. Two adults observed. One adult standing on nest, head moving up and down. Other adult perched nearby on pole.
One adult laying in nest. Very possible chicks.
One adult female standing in nest, moving head up and down, possibly feeding chicks. One adult perched on nearby post.
One adult male sat in the perch nest to the nesting platform. Another adult laying in nest with a flat back.
Two adults observed. Female laying on nest, flat back incubating. Male sat on perch next to nesting platform.
Two adults observed. One individual laying in the nest, flat back, possibly female. The other individual, presumably male, sitting on nearby perch.
One adults, possibly female. Sitting on perch next to nesting platform.
No individuals observed at this time.
Male and female sitting on nest.
Male present on the 'V' perch pole. He remains silent and still for the duration of the observation.
Two chicks and two parents present. One parent is perched on the perch pole and the other is in the nest, feeding the two chicks. There are no noted vocalizations.
Primarily, both male and female are present in the nest, silent. No movement is observed for the duration of the first observation. Upon secondary observation, there are no individuals present in the nest.
One osprey is in the nest, and one is on the perch pole nearby
One individual present in the nest, incubating
Male present on perch pole just West of the nest, female present in the nest
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
Male and female present in nesting area
One individual is seen perched on the perch poll. No male is observed around the area. No chicks are evident.
Male and female are present though between the two sex is indistinguishable. One sits on the V perch and calls and the other is on the perch pole and remains silent. There is no noted feeding behaviors. No chicks are noted again this week
One individual noted upon first observation. No feeding behavior is observed. Individual has moved to V perch upon second observation. The third observation leads to the sighting of male and female present. Female is in the nest and male is on the perch pole. No chicks are noted throughout all of the observations.
First and secondary observations note male and female perched on the nearby perch poles. There are no visible chicks in the nest. Upon third observation, the female remains on her perch pole and the male has left the immediate area.
Male sits out by the perch pole. No individuals are seen upon second and third observations. No chicks have been noted to be visible.
Female flies in and male flies up from perch pole to join her in the nest. They appear to be feeding chicks. Upon secondary observation there is one unidentified individual in the nest. During the last round of observation, both the male and female fly off almost simultaneously. Female is silent while male calls in three short bursts until he reaches the opposite side of the marsh and is out of earshot.
Female sits in nest, male feeds on the feeding pole alone. Upon secondary observation male is gone and returns to the 'V' perch a few minutes later. Third observation shows both individuals perched on "V" perch. Suspected, but unconfirmed hatchlings.
Female sits alone in the nest. A male that is uncoupled sits on the opposite side of the marsh area (over the trail used by the observer) could be the mate to this female. Second observation notes female alone in nest with no male in the area. Third pass shows male perched on the "v" pole.
Male and female present. Male preens on perch post, female sits in the nest
Male and female present. Female present on pole, male seen on the ground near the nest.
Male and female present and sit in the nest
Unknown individual (supposed female) perches on feeding pole.
Female present, sitting on feeding pole.
Male and female present. Both occupy the nest.
Two (sex unknown) individuals present. One eats fish on the feeding pole and one sits on a pole.
We have spotted at least on nestling in this nest! Stay tuned for more information :)
This nest is the largest in the park! Many years from a faithful couple. We have not seen any nestlings yet, but the nest is deep and Mama was sitting in it today!