Nickname
Jamestown High School
Coordinates
(37.2515, -76.7899)
Substrate
Utility Pole
Description
Light fixture between school and baseball field
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 - Rose | 2022 - CarolVMN | 2021 - CarolVMN | 2020 - CarolVMN | 2020 - Rose | 2019 - Rose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aAdult Arrival | 2/27/23 | 3/10/22 | 3/5/21 | 3/6/20 | 3/5/20 | 3/14/19 |
| aOccupied | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| aActive | ||||||
| bEgg Laying | ||||||
| bIncubation Initiation | 4/13/23 | 4/9/20 | 4/11/19 | |||
| cClutch Hatching | 5/6/23 | |||||
| dNestlings | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| eFledglings | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| eFirst Chick Fledging | 6/29/20 | |||||
| fChicks Last Observed | 8/18/19 | |||||
| xNest Failure | ||||||
| xReason For Nest Failure |
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Show reports, diaries, and photos from:Current 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Activity reports
2019 Nest Activity Report by Rose
| Adult arrival | 03/14/2019 | Nestlings | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | 1 |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | 08/18/2019 | |
| Incubation initiation | 04/11/2019 | Nest failure | |
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure |
2020 Nest Activity Report by CarolVMN
| Adult arrival | 03/06/2020 | 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 |
2020 Nest Activity Report by Rose
| Adult arrival | 03/05/2020 | Nestlings | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | 2 |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | 06/29/2020 | |
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | 04/09/2020 | Nest failure | |
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure |
2021 Nest Activity Report by CarolVMN
| Adult arrival | 03/05/2021 | Nestlings | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | 1 |
| 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 CarolVMN
| Adult arrival | 03/10/2022 | Nestlings | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | Nest failure | ||
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure |
2023 Nest Activity Report by Rose
| Adult arrival | 02/27/2023 | Nestlings | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | 2 |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | 04/13/2023 | Nest failure | |
| Clutch hatching | 05/06/2023 | Reason for nest failure |
Photos of this nest
Nesting Diaries
07/30/2023 by Rose
Two fledglings and adult male seen flying and perching around the Greensprings wetland near the nest. Did not see female in the area today.
07/14/2023 by Rose
The two chicks have fledged in the past week, unfortunately was unable to catch the date. There is a baseball game in progress on the field below the nest. No birds on the nest today. Observed two adult Osprey flying approximately 300 feet away from the nest location and two fledgings flying below the adults in shorter distances.
07/07/2023 by Rose
Two nestlings continue sitting on edge of nest looking over the edge and flapping their wings. There is a third bird sitting low in the nest with only the top of its head visible. There is a baseball game in progress on the field below the nest with a lot of people and activity so was a short visit today.
07/05/2023 by Rose
Two nestlings sitting on edge of nest today as they were last visit. No indication that they have fledged yet. Will check again in two days.
06/30/2023 by Rose
Two nestlings perched on edge of nest looking over the edge and flapping their wings. One parent perched on nearby light pole calling to young birds. Watched for an hour hoping to see them fledge. There are two nestlings ready to fledge soon; was originally three in the nest. Photo added.
06/17/2023 by Rose
Female sitting on edge of nest tending to nestlings. Male bird nearby. I can see two nestling heads today.
06/10/2023 by Rose
One parent sitting on edge of nest feeding nestlings. I am only able to see the head of one nestling today but it sounds like at least one more calling from within the nest.
05/11/2023 by Rose
Two adults tending to nestlings today. Both carrying food to nest and reaching down inside nest with food. Can see movement inside nest but unable to see number of nestlings yet.
04/23/2023 by Rose
Continued incubation with one bird sitting very low in nest with only tail feathers visible. Heard second bird calling in the area.
04/13/2023 by Rose
Confirmed incubation behavior today. Female sitting low in nest with flat back. Unable to see her until she stood up and repositioned. Male flying around overhead most of the morning and later stopped to perch on edge of nest and interact with female. Was walking the trail when he flew in so did not see if he brought food to her or not.
04/09/2023 by Rose
Quick visit today. Nest has been completed. Do not see female today. It is possible she has started incubating eggs and sitting too low in the nest to be seen. Male flying high over nest site along with two Bald Eagles. Plan to spend more time observing nest later in the week.
03/23/2023 by Rose
Male and female present at nest site today. Nesting material has been added in recent weeks though it does not look completed at this point.
04/17/2021 by CarolVMN
So far all seems good. They seem to be incubating some eggs. Have observed the male bringing fish to her.
03/05/2021 by CarolVMN
One osprey observed in the area. Flew from the adjacent woods to the top of one of the light poles with a fish for lunch. Nest is gone. They will have to rebuild
07/03/2020 by Rose
No birds on nest when stopped by today and don't see fledglings nearby. Two birds flying high over nest area.
06/29/2020 by Rose
Both chicks have fledged from the nest, perched on nearby structures. Adults flying in the area.
06/25/2020 by Rose
Two chicks sitting on the edge of the nest today. Adults away from the nest but able to hear one calling in the distance.
06/21/2020 by Rose
One chick sitting on the edge of the nest and adult female sitting down inside nest. Do not see second chick today. Possibly inside nest with female or fledged and out of sight. Male perched on nearby light fixture. Photo to add.
06/10/2020 by Rose
Have checked on nest several times since last diary update. Parents continue tending to chicks in nest. Have seen at least two little heads in the nest, possibly three. Difficult to see activity inside this nest.
05/27/2020 by Rose
Female sitting on edge of nest today reaching down inside and sheltering nestling(s) with her wing as a Bald Eagle flew overhead. Male flew in with a fish, and watched him get in and out of the nest and feed nestling(s). Can see movement inside nest but not able to determine number of nestlings at this point.
05/02/2020 by Rose
Watched nest for about 30 minutes today. Female continues incubation behavior, sitting low in nest until male flew in with food for her. Watched them chatter with each other for a while after he arrived. Photo added.
04/29/2020 by Rose
One adult observed today, sitting low in nest. Can see its head occasionally pop up and intermittently stand up/reposition itself.
04/09/2020 by Rose
Very windy day! One bird observed perched on edge of nest, bending down and tending to something inside the nest. Initially was unsure if there was a second bird in the nest though photo enlarged and able to see second bird's tail feathers sticking out of the nest. Bird sitting low in nest with flat back, tip of tail feathers visible. Photo added. Incubation documented. Bald eagle circling high overhead.
03/12/2020 by Rose
One osprey in nest, second one flying in the area. The one on the nest was getting in and out of nest multiple times, nesting material has been added since observed last week.
03/05/2020 by Rose
Observed both male and female flying in the area above and around the nest location from last year.
03/02/2020 by CarolVMN
One osprey observed sitting on the light pole next to the pole where the nest is. Baseball practice underway at the time.
08/15/2019 by Rose
Young bird observed perched on edge of nest; did not see it fly. Observed adult intermittently circling overhead in the area and once carried food to chick,
07/11/2019 by Rose
Maturing nestling observed perched on edge of nest. Two adults flying/perched in the area.
06/27/2019 by Rose
Today we saw both adults and one visible older nestling. There was a Bald Eagle circling high over the nest for a while with the female hiding the nestling while the male made a lot of noise, circling over the nest and under the eagle.
06/18/2019 by Rose
Female perched on edge of nest preening and reaching inside multiple times as if tending something inside, also getting in and out of nest. Unable to see any activity inside nest due to available vantage points.
04/30/2019 by Rose
Quick check on the nest today. I see one bird circling very high above the nest area. Do not see a second bird on the nest, nestlings or adult interaction with the nest. Difficult to get a good look inside the nest from available vantage points on school property.
04/25/2019 by Rose
Do not see a bird on the nest today though it is possible it is sitting too low to see from the distance observed. One osprey observed circling above nest.
04/16/2019 by Rose
Female sitting low in nest; observed male carry in a fish to her, also circling overhead, calling.
03/28/2019 by Rose
Determined nest location for this year - Partially constructed nest on top of light fixture. Bird observed carrying nesting material/nest building still in progress.
03/14/2019 by Rose
Observed two birds perched/flying in the area. Was not aware of nest location/did not observe nest building on this date.