Nickname
#6 Cadogan Ct. on the 7th hole of the Country Club of HHI
Coordinates
(32.2464, -80.7319)
Substrate
Live Tree
Description
This nest is located at the top of a live tree behind 6 Cadogan Court on the fairway of hole #7 at the Country Club of Hilton Head. Very easy to view from the street in front of 6 Cadogan Ct.
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
| 2022 - CarolC | 2021 - CarolC | 2020 - CarolC | 2019 - CarolC | 2018 - CarolC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aAdult Arrival | 3/26/21 | 2/5/19 | |||
| aOccupied | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| aActive | |||||
| bEgg Laying | |||||
| bIncubation Initiation | 4/14/21 | 3/29/20 | 3/10/19 | ||
| cClutch Hatching | 5/11/21 | 5/10/20 | 4/20/19 | ||
| dNestlings | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| eFledglings | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| eFirst Chick Fledging | 7/4/20 | ||||
| fChicks Last Observed | |||||
| xNest Failure | |||||
| xReason For Nest Failure | other | other |
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Show reports, diaries, and photos from:Current 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Activity reports
2018 Nest Activity Report by CarolC
| Adult arrival | Nestlings | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | 2 |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | Nest failure | ||
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure |
2019 Nest Activity Report by CarolC
| Adult arrival | 02/05/2019 | Nestlings | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | 2 |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | 03/10/2019 | Nest failure | |
| Clutch hatching | 04/20/2019 | Reason for nest failure |
2020 Nest Activity Report by CarolC
| Adult arrival | Nestlings | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | 1 |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | 07/04/2020 | |
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | 03/29/2020 | Nest failure | |
| Clutch hatching | 05/10/2020 | Reason for nest failure |
2021 Nest Activity Report by CarolC
| Adult arrival | 03/26/2021 | Nestlings | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | 0 |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | 04/14/2021 | Nest failure | |
| Clutch hatching | 05/11/2021 | Reason for nest failure | While we had visual confirmation of incubation and feeding behavior, there has been no evidence of a nestling surviving. No activity for over a month. |
2022 Nest Activity Report by CarolC
| Adult arrival | Nestlings | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | No | Fledglings | |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | Nest failure | ||
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure | possibly becasue of very close hawk nest |
Photos of this nest
Nesting Diaries
03/30/2022 by CarolC
Bob C reports: There have been no birds or activity of any kind at the nesting site. We are marking in active this year, but the monitor will report if this changes.
02/23/2022 by CarolC
06/30/2021 by CarolC
Diane L reports: I have been by the nest #7229 several times this month.
Checked on it again this morning; and I have not observed any osprey activity there.
NOTE: While we do have visual confirmation of incubation and then feeding behavior, we have not been able to confirm that the nestling survived. There has been no activity reported for over a month. Based on this, we are concluding that while there probably was a nestling, it did not survive.
05/30/2021 by CarolC
Diane L reports: I have checked twice this week and have not seen any activity.
In fact, I have not seen any osprey at the nest.
Note: Bob did not see anything on 5/28 either.
05/21/2021 by CarolC
Bob C reports: several times in the past week I have observed what appears to be feeding behavior. Cannot confirm the number of chicks, though.
05/11/2021 by CarolC
Bob C reports a change in Mom's behavior. He believes there is at least 1 chick.
04/28/2021 by CarolC
Bob C reports:Both osprey were on or near the nest this morning. Appeared that Mom was on the nest with her head up looking around. Dad delivered a fish. NOTE: Based on this observation and the previous one, we assume that incubation is underway. Our best guess is about 4/14
03/29/2021 by CarolC
Bob C reports: One adult was in the nest. As I was golfing, another adult flew directly toward the nest with a fish in its mouth. I cannot confirm she is incubating eggs, though.
03/26/2021 by CarolC
Bob C reports: While playing golf Wed., I noticed an osprey bringing Spanish Moss to the nest. Then on Friday, it appeared that the nest had been refurbished with Spanish Moss. There were two osprey at the nest.
03/17/2021 by CarolC
Bob C reports: While playing golf, I noticed one adult osprey near the nest calling for its mate.
03/15/2021 by CarolC
Diane L. reports: I have been by nest #7229 twice since the beginning of March; Nothing.
No Activity that I can see.
02/26/2021 by CarolC
Dianne L reports: No change in status. Nest appears the same and no osprey sighting.
02/03/2021 by CarolC
Diane L reports: I checked on the osprey nest yesterday (2/3) and it looked to be in good shape. It looks much bigger than last year. No osprey activity noted yet.
07/27/2020 by CarolC
Bob C reports seeing an osprey sitting in the nest. It probably was the fledgling who returned to the nest for a "visit".
07/04/2020 by CarolC
Bob C reports he believes the chick fledged. When golfing, he has not seen them around the nest for a couple weeks. Our guess is that fledging occurred by July 4
06/13/2020 by CarolC
Diane L reports: I must be viewing this nest when they are out hunting. Did not see one bird today. However, a man that lives on Cadogan Street says that he has seen the ospreys there with fish.
05/22/2020 by CarolC
Bob C reports: While golfing, I saw an adult at the nest and what appeared to be feeding motion.
NOTE: Based on this and the assumption of when incubation started, we are assuming that hatching took place. The date of May 10 is our based guess.
05/07/2020 by CarolC
Diane L reports: Checked on my nest this morning and there is activity.
The male was just flying away after I got there.
Female on nest: got the tail feathers in this picture. A friendly gentleman who lives in that area reported there was a third osprey in that area until about a week ago.
Maybe a juvenile that returned to the nest area?
04/30/2020 by CarolC
Diane L reports: My last check a few weeks ago there was an osprey on the nest.
I checked this morning and that nest sure is tiny and no activity.
04/02/2020 by CarolC
Diane L reports: Nest #7229
I walked over to Cadogan Court today but did not see the ospreys.
The man who lives in the closest house to the nest said that the ospreys are in the nest.
NOTE: Based on this report and the 3-29 observation, we assume incubation is underway. It is simply a guess on the date though.
03/08/2020 by CarolC
Diane L reports: I am happy to report that despite such a small, jumbled nest, there is an osprey in the nest.I saw it fly into the nest today & it did not leave in the time that I was there; eggs perhaps?
02/16/2020 by CarolC
Diane L reports: Nest is still the same size (small & rough looking.) No osprey activity.
07/19/2019 by CarolC
Bob C observed that the osprey were flying around the nest. Probably 1 adult and 2 youngsters.
07/05/2019 by CarolC
Diane L reports: I have swung by nest #7229 about 3 times in the past month & saw one maybe two chicks.
Yesterday, no activity: so I would say they have empty nest!
06/14/2019 by CarolC
Diane L reports: I managed to dodge the storms & get over to Osprey Nest #7229 yesterday afternoon. HOT
I was there about one hour.
Noted just this one osprey in the nest & occasionally it would flap its wings like it was testing them out.
Definitely not as large as an adult.
I did not see the adults.
05/31/2019 by CarolC
Observer Diane L reports: Saw adult osprey & one, maybe two young osprey in the nest.
I spoke with the folks that live in the closest house to the nest. They said there's two young osprey.
Exciting!
04/24/2019 by CarolC
Diane L reports: I did not observe any babies, but the osprey was quite attentive in that nest.
It kept moving it's head up & down & looked like it was tossing some food around....maybe feeding chicks?? NOTE: Based on this description, we are assuming that the clutch hatched. Our guess is 4/20.
04/13/2019 by CarolC
observer Diane L reports: I spent about 40 minutes at the nest site in the late morning.
Saw both adults: male osprey flying mom on the nest.
Met up with the nice man, Dwayne, who lives on the golf course who took me out to the green & saw a fabulous view of the nest.
BUT still could not see any babies.
Dwayne says he & his wife have seen the babies lifting their heads from the nest.
Unfortunately, not when I am around.
04/04/2019 by CarolC
observer Diane L reports:
Swung by today noted mom osprey on the nest & appears to be chicks by the sound....did not observe.
Dad osprey flew in with a big fish, but did not share. He took it to a nearby pine tree & ate it himself.
03/23/2019 by CarolC
Diane L reports: I heard an osprey in the area, did not observe any nest activity or osprey on the nest.
03/15/2019 by CarolC
Diane L reports: I heard an osprey in the area, did not observe any nest activity or osprey on the nest.
03/10/2019 by CarolC
observer Diane L reports: Nest #7229. Noted one osprey sitting on the nest the entire time I was observing. I could not tell if it was male or female. (Note: it looks like the male with a clearer chest, but not sure)
02/15/2019 by CarolC
observer Diane L reports: osprey near nest; osprey seen by both the observer and a neighbor flying in with meeting material to repair the nest
07/13/2018 by CarolC
Observer Bob C. reports: juveniles are gone but there is one adult in the area of the nest.
07/11/2018 by CarolC
Observer Bob C. reports: One adult flowing over the lagoon near the nest. No juveniles in/around the nest. They may have fledged.
07/11/2018 by CarolC
Observer Bob C. reports: One adult flowing over the lagoon near the nest. No juveniles in/around the nest. They may have fledged.
06/27/2018 by CarolC
observer Bob C. reports:No osprey visible in the nest but one osprey seen flying away from nest. Not sure if it was an adult or one of the 2 juveniles.
06/26/2018 by CarolC
No one knew about or reported this nest until a golfer told me about it on June 25th. On June 26 the first observation was made...and there are two large chicks in the nest who look like they will fledge very soon. Because of the late date we became aware of the nest, we have no idea when they arrived, started incubation, or hatched. The images posted are of the two juveniles.