Nesting Diaries
The nest appeared much more built-up than last time, and there were two birds observed either both on the nest, or one in the nest and one perched on a nearby branch.
The female appears to be incubating.
A new nest is under construction in the same tree as the one last year that was blown off. Observed one osprey on the nest who must have arrived in the past week or so.
Sorry to report that the nest must have blown down since the last time we were there about 3 weeks ago. Not sure how many chicks were there or whether any survived. Two birds were seen in the tree today where the nest used to be (per photo), and a 3rd osprey flying nearby.
Could not get a clear photo but looked like the female was tending to at least one chick in the nest.
Saw the male in a tree eating a fish, then he delivered it to the nearby nest (see pics).
Saw both birds on the nest yesterday, also another male in the vicinity.
Saw two ospreys there on Sept. 17
Saw the female on the nest and the male wading in the water for a while before returning to the nest.
Haven't been there for about 3 weeks, and in the meantime the birds have arrived, set up the nest, and the female is incubating!
No nest activity or osprey sightings yet.