Nesting Diaries
One fledgling on perch, one adult on the other perch next to nest.
Natural made nest 40 yards (?) to the south has two fledglings.
One adult on perch next to nesting platform.
One adult present on nest. Another adults, larger in size so presumed female, sat on perch next to nesting platform preening.
Both adults present one nest, one standing and one sitting.
No individuals observed. Possible that one could have been laying flat in the nest, unable to see into the nest.
One adult sitting on nest, another adult sat on perch nearby nest.
Two adults flying overhead in synchronized flight. Then one adult observed sitting in the nest, various calling heard.
On individual stood on nest eating, cannot tell sex or age from this distance.
One adult on perch next to nesting platform, possible chick's head popping up over the nest.
Three individuals flying overhead and calling, look like some may be juveniles from the observers position. No individuals on nest
One adult standing on perch, one female adult stood on nest. Possible chick in nest.
Two adults observed standing on nest.
Two adults observed. Female standing on nest, head moving up and down, possible chicks? Male stood on perch nest to nesting platform.
One adult stood on nest. One adult on nearby perch. Distant calling heard.
One adult laying in nest, another adult perched on nearby stand.
One adult male is sat on the perch nest to the nesting platform. Possible adult head peeking out of nest, could be female laying down but difficult to tell from the angle. Lots of calling heard from area.
Two adults observed, one laying in nest and one sat on perch nearby nesting platform.
One individual perched on nest, possibly female. Another individual flying overhead. Both can be heard calling.
Two adults observed. One adult sitting on perch near nesting platform. The other individual, assuming female by size, standing on nest in platform.
Two adults observed, presumably male and female. One perched on a nearby perch and the other perched on the nesting platform. After a few minutes the individual on the perch flew to the nest.
One individual (sex unknown) is sitting in the nest. This nest is too far out into the marsh to be certain whether or not this individual is a juvenile or an adult. It remains motionless and silent for the duration of the observation.
Two juveniles and two adults are observed. One adult is sitting in a dead tree just off the main trail, and one is on the V pole observing the juveniles in the nest.
Two juveniles and two adults are observed. One adult is sitting in a dead tree just off the main trail, and one is on the V pole observing the juveniles in the nest.
An individual is soaring over the nesting area, but there is no adult presence in or around the nest.
Female is stationary in the nest, Male is standing "on guard" on roost.
Female in nest, male present on roost. Eventually the pair switch places. Incubation is suspected.
Male eating in a tree, west of the nest, calling. Female present in the nest, possibly disturbed by nearby human actions
Male and female present, resting in the nest
Male and female present, rebuilding the nest
Male and female present, resting in the nest
One chick is noted to be in the nest, no parents are observed nearby. There is no sign of a second chick for the second week.
No adults are seen in the immediate area. One chick is still small, and shifts around periodically.
Female is present with one chick in the nest. One individual soars nearby, and there is no alarm coming from the female. This is suspected to be her mate. Second observation notes that the female and chick have not moved, however there is a male individual a little ways away sitting on the marsh grass. He does not eat or move for the duration of the observation
Female is seen feeding only one visible chick. The second chick is not seen. There are no soaring or calling individuals in the area.
Apparent feeding behavior observed from a male in the nest. No female is present. Upon second observation, female is observed to be soaring in the vicinity of the nest.
One individual of unknown sex feeding one visible chick. There are two individuals opposite of this nest in trees that appear make the nesting pair wary, as they sit up at attention when the pair starts calling.
Confirmed female sits in the nest. After about two minutes male returns with a fish. Female remains seated and eats with onlooking male glancing out into the marsh for short intervals. Both sit facing into the wind after a while. Male leaves. Female adjusts positions and could be feeding chicks.
Unconfirmed female present in the nest. There are no soaring or perched individuals in the immediate area.
Male and female present in the nest. Catch was brought in, species of fish unidentified. Heavy wing beats upon entry were observed. Male leaves immediate vicinity within the next 15 minutes.
Male and female present. Male is seen sitting on the nest perch, and on the pole. Female is seen sitting in the nest.
Female is present, sitting in the nest.
One unknown individual sitting on the ground near the nest.
One unknown individual sitting on feeding pole.
One unknown individual present in the nest.
I saw an adult and one chick today! We hope the other one is doing well. This nest can best be viewed from our main trail or on the scenic orange trail :)
Great news. Saw two nestlings and a parent this morning! Looked like they were enjoying a meal together.
This nest produced 3 osprey last year! While we have not seen the nestlings yet, one of the adults appeared to be feeding today.