Nickname
7 Lee Shore
Coordinates
(32.1782, -80.7125)
Substrate
Live Tree
Description
This nest was first spotted in March 2021. It is located in a live tree close to the water behind house #7 Lee Shore in Palmetto Dunes. It can also be monitored from a kayak on the lagoon system.
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 - CarolC | 2022 - CarolC | 2021 - CarolC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| aAdult Arrival | 2/25/23 | 3/9/22 | |
| aOccupied | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| aActive | |||
| bEgg Laying | |||
| bIncubation Initiation | 4/10/22 | 4/23/21 | |
| cClutch Hatching | 5/21/22 | ||
| dNestlings | 2 | 1 | |
| eFledglings | 2 | ||
| eFirst Chick Fledging | 7/16/22 | ||
| fChicks Last Observed | 9/21/22 | ||
| xNest Failure | |||
| xReason For Nest Failure | unknown reason |
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Show reports, diaries, and photos from:Current 2022 2021
Activity reports
2021 Nest Activity Report by CarolC
| Adult arrival | Nestlings | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | ||
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | ||
| Incubation initiation | 04/23/2021 | Nest failure | |
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure | unknown reason |
2022 Nest Activity Report by CarolC
| Adult arrival | 03/09/2022 | Nestlings | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | 2 |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | 07/16/2022 | |
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | 09/21/2022 | |
| Incubation initiation | 04/10/2022 | Nest failure | |
| Clutch hatching | 05/21/2022 | Reason for nest failure |
Nest Activity Report by CarolC
| Adult arrival | 02/25/2023 | 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 |
Photos of this nest
Nesting Diaries
03/17/2023 by CarolC
Larry and Jin report for the week of 3/11-3/17:
Nest 8034
3/11 3:25-35pm - one standing in nest, another standing on the tree 100ft away.
3/13 3:20-30pm - she constantly soft chirping from nest
3/14 3:25-35pm - one standing in nest
3/15 3:30-40pm - Both standing in nest, then flying out same time, one flying back standing on the tree 10ft away, anther landing on the tree 200ft away
3/16 3:25-35pm - one standing on the tree 10ft away.
(3/12,17 - too wet/windy to kayak there).
03/10/2023 by CarolC
Larry and Jin report for the week of March 4-10:
Nest 8034
3/4 3:30-40pm - nobirdy there (very windy day)
3/6 3:25-35pm - she standing in nest with loud constant chirping
3/7 3:25-35pm - both standing together on the tree across lagoon, then flying onto another tree closer to nest, then she flying into nest with soft chirping while he flying away.
3/8 3:25-35pm - he standing on the tree across lagoon, then flying onto another tree closer to nest, then she standing in nest with soft chirping while he flying away
3/9 3:25-35pm - one standing on the side branch of nest
(3/5, 3/10 - too windy/wet to kayak there).
03/03/2023 by CarolC
Jin and Larry report for the week of 2/25-3/3:
2/25 3:30-40pm - she chirping loud constantly in the nest, he flying 4 circles above the nest then landing in the nest with her
2/26 3:35-45pm - she standing in the nest, he flying around the nest area
2/28 3:25-35pm - one standing on the tree 15ft away from nest
3/1 3:05-15pm - one flapping wings & fixing nest
3/2 3:15-25pm - soft chirping from nest (very windy day)
(2/27,3/3 - too windy to kayak there)
08/05/2022 by CarolC
Jin and Larry report for the week of July 30-Aug 5:
7/30 2:45pm - Two fledglings standing on the different trees 100ft away, one across the lagoon
7/31 2:45pm - one fledgling standing on the side branch, the other fledgling standing on the tree across the lagoon,then flying across onto the tree 100ft away
8/1 3:05pm - Two fledglings standing on the different branches of the same trees 100ft away with chirping
8/2 3:00pm - one fledgling eating on the tree 10ft away.
8/3 2:45pm - Two fledglings standing on the different trees 10/15ft away with chirping
8/4 2:50pm - one fledgling standing on the tree across the lagoon 100ft away
8/5 3:00pm - one fledgling chirping loud on the tree 10ft away.
07/29/2022 by CarolC
Jin and Larry report for the week of 7/23 - 7/29:
7/23 2:55pm - one fledgling standing on the tree 10ft away, the other fledgling standing low in the nest
7/24 2:50pm - one fledgling standing on the tree 10ft away with loud chirping,
7/25 2:45pm - Two fledglings standing on the same tree 10ft away, one eating andthe other watching
7/26 2:35pm - one fledgling standing in the nest with loud chirping, the other fledgling flying low over lagoon from the tree across lagoon, between trees, then landing on the low branch below the nest
7/27 2:45pm - one fledgling standing on the tree 10ft away
7/28 2:40pm - one fledgling standing on the tree 50ft away
7/29 2:55pm - one fledgling standing on the tree acoss lagoon 100ft away
07/23/2022 by CarolC
Larry and Jin report for the week of 7/16-7/22:
7/16 2:50pm - Two fledglings flapping wings with constant chirping, one in nest the other on the tree 10ft away.
7/17 2:55pm - Two fledglings standing low in the nest
(7/18,19 - we could not kayak there due to thunderstorms)
7/20 2:55pm - one fledgling standing in the nest, another standing on low branch of tree 10ft away
7/21 2:55pm - one fledgling eating in the nest, another fledgling standing on branch above the nest
7/22 2:25pm - Two fledglings standing high in the nest with loud chirping while he flying by with big fish then eating on the tree across lagoon.
07/15/2022 by CarolC
Larry and Jin report for the week of 7/9 - 7/15:
7/9 2:30pm - she standing on the side branch of the nest, one fledgling standing in the nest
7/11 3:00pm - one fledgling eating in the nest
7/12 1:30,1:40pm - one fledgling eating / chirping in the nest
7/13 2:30,2:40pm - he standing on the tree 100ft away with loud chirping, one fledgling eating / soft chirping in the nest
7/14 2:30,2:40pm - she standing on the tree 10ft away, Two fledglings standing low in the nest
7/15 3:00pm - Two fledglings standing in the nest, one behind the other.
07/08/2022 by CarolC
Jin and Larry report 7/2 -7/8;
7/2 2:50pm - she standing in the nest with constant chirping.
7/3 2:55pm - she flapping wings in the nest with constant chirping, a baby behind her, he flying into nest with fish.
7/4 2:25pm - she & he standing in the nest, a baby behind
7/5 2:45pm - Two babies standing in the nest
7/6 2:35pm - Two babies standing in the nest with constant chirping
7/7 2:30pm - she standing on the tree 10ft away, one baby standing in the back of nest, one fledgling flapping wings in front of nest (1 fledgling)
7/8 2:05pm - Two fledgling/baby standing in the nest
07/01/2022 by CarolC
Jin and Larry report for 6/25-7/1:
6/25 2:15pm - Two babies standing in front of the nest, she standing behind
6/26 2:15pm - Two babies standing in the nest, one in front & another behind it.
6/27 2:15pm - she standing in the nest with wings down.
6/28 3:15pm - she standing on the side branch of nest
(6/29,30, 7/1 - due to heavy rain we could not kayak there to check them out)
06/24/2022 by CarolC
Larry and Jin report for 6/18-6/24:
6/18 1:50,2:00pm - she eat/feeding in the nest, a baby behind her.
6/19 2:05,2:15pm - she standing low in the nest
6/20 2:05,2:15pm - she eat/feeding a baby in the nest
6/21 1:55,2:05pm - she & a baby standing in the nest, he standing on the tree 10ft away.
6/22 1:55,2:05pm - she standing in the nest with wings down
6/23 1:50,2:00pm - she standing in the nest with wings down, he standing on the tree 10ft away
6/24 2:15pm - she standing in the nest with a baby in front of her
06/17/2022 by CarolC
Larry and Jin report for the week of 6/11-6/17:
6/11 2:15,2:25pm - he flying from the nest onto the tree 10ft away, then flying away; she eat/feeding a baby & chirping in the nest
6/12 2:00pm - she standing in the nest
6/13 1:45pm - she standing & constant chirping in the nest
6/14 1:55,2:05pm - he standing on the tree 10ft away, she eat/feeding a baby in the nest.
6/15 2:05,2:15pm - she & 2 babies standing in the nest - the younger one in the middle (Yes, Two ! )
6/16 2:10,2:20pm - she & 1 baby standing in the nest, he standing on the tree 10ft away.
6/17 2:00,2:10pm - she standing low in the nest
06/10/2022 by CarolC
Larry and Jin report for the week of 6/4-6/10:
6/4 2:10,2:20pm - she standing in the nest
6/5 2:20,2:30pm - she standing tall in the nest
6/6 2:00,2:10pm - she standing in the nest
6/7 1:50,2:00pm - she standing tall in the nest
6/8 2:00,2:10pm - one standing on the tree 10ft away, another flying into the nest, then eat/feeding.
6/9 1:45,1:50pm - she standing low in the nest
6/10 2:10,2:20pm - she standing low in the nest with a Baby (Yes!)
06/04/2022 by CarolC
Larry and Jin report for the week of 5/28 - 6/3:
5/28 1:35pm - she eat/feeding in the nest
5/29 2:15pm - she eat/feeding in the nest, he standing on the tree 10ft away
5/30 2:00pm - one standing in the nest
5/31 1:15pm - she eat/feeding in the nest
6/1 2:00pm - one standing on the tree 10ft away,then flying into the nest, then flying back onto the same tree
6/2 1:50pm - she standing low in the nest (protect baby from the sun?)
6/3 1:55pm - she standing low in the nest and he standing on the tree 10ft away
05/27/2022 by CarolC
Larry and Jin report for 5/21-5/27:
5/21 1:40-1:50pm - he standing on the branch above the nest, she standing in the nest & moving her head up & down, and loud chirping (Yes! baby?)
5/22 1:40-1:50pm - he flying out from the nest, she standing in the nest
5/23 1:40-1:50pm - she standing in the nest with soft chirping while he flying into the nest for 2min then flying out onto the tree 5ft away
5/24 1:35pm - she eat/feeding in the nest, he standing in the nest then flying out onto the tree 10ft away
5/25 2:00pm - she standing in the nest, he standing on the tree 50ft away
5/26 1:35pm - she eat/feeding in the nest, he standing on the tree 10ft away
5/27 9:00am - she laying in the nest with constant chirping, he standing on the tree 10ft away
NOTE: Based on this week's observations, we are noting at least 1 chick and guessing hatching was about 5/21
05/20/2022 by CarolC
Jin and Larry report for May 14-20:
5/14 1:40pm - she eating fish on the tree 20ft away, he laying in the nest (Yes!)
5/15 1:50pm - one laying in the nest
5/16,5/18 1:40pm - nothing to hear/see around this time
5/17 2:00pm - one laying in the nest
5/18 2:05pm - one laying in the nest
5/19 1:35pm - one flapping the wing with chirping while he flying onto the tree across the lagoon with fish & loud chirping
5/20 1:45pm - one laying in the nest
05/13/2022 by CarolC
Larry and Jin report for 5/7-5/13:
5/7 1:35pm - nothing to hear/see at this moment
5/8 2:10pm - chirping from the nest
5/9 2:35pm - one laying in the nest
5/10 2:25pm - one laying in the nest
5/11 2:25pm - one laying in the nest
5/12 2:10pm - one standing on the tree 100ft away
5/13 7:45,8:15am,2:15pm - nothing to hear/see at these moments
05/06/2022 by CarolC
Larry and Jin report for the week of April 30-May6:
4/30 1:25pm,1:35pm - One laying in the nest
5/1 1:30,1:40pm - One laying in the nest with chirping, Another flying around the nest
5/2 1:30pm - One laying in the nest
5/3 1:20pm - a little chirping from the nest
5/4 1:35pm - One laying in the nest
5/5 1:40pm - One moving a little bit in the nest, another on the tree 100ft away
5/6 1:35pm - One standing on the tree 100ft away
04/29/2022 by CarolC
Jin and Larry report for the week of 4/23-4/29:
4/23,24,27,29 3pm,2pm,2:30om,1:55pm-Nothing to hear/see in this sunny moment
4/25 1:45pm - One standing on the side branch of the nest
4/26 1:35pm - he flying into the nest with fish, she flying out of nest with fish, then eating on the tree across lagoon while he laying in the nest. (Yes!)
4/28 2:20pm - One laying in the nest
04/22/2022 by CarolC
Jin and Larry report for the week of 4/16 - 4/22:
4/16,18,21,22 around 3pm - Nothing to hear/see in this sunny/cloudy moment.
4/17 2:20pm - One standing on the tree 100ft away from the nest
4/19 3:20pm - One flying circle around the nest, then standing on the tree 100ft away.
04/14/2022 by CarolC
Jin and Larry report for 4/10-4/14:
4/10 3:10pm - One flying into the nest, Another flying out of the nest & circling above the nest,then flying away; then One jumping out of nest & standing on that 10ft away branch
4/11 3:10pm - Nothing to hear/see at this sunny moment
4/12 1:45pm - One laying in the nest & soft chirping, Another standing on that 100ft away tree
4/13 3:15pm - chirping from the nest
4/14 2:20pm - One loud chirping on the branch 10ft away from the nest
04/09/2022 by CarolC
Larry and Jin report for 4/4-4/9:
4/3 2:40pm - One standing on the tree 100ft away from the nest
4/4 2:40pm - One chirping loud from the nest while 5 crows flying around & 1 crow standing on the branch below the nest
4/5 2:40pm - One standing on the branch 15ft away from the nest
4/6 2:30pm - One standing on the branch 10ft away from the nest
4/7 2:45pm - One overlooking on the branch 10ft away from the nest,Another high chirping & flying into the nest with fish; Then One flying away with fish from the nest,Another standing on the side branch of the nest
4/8 2:45pm - One standing on the tree 100ft away from the nest
4/9 3:15pm - One standing on the branch 10ft away from the nest while Another circling high in the sky,then flying away
04/03/2022 by CarolC
Report for 3/30 - 4/2 from Larry and Jin:
3/30 2:30pm - One flying with moss into the nest, then moving around
3/31 8:30am - One laying in the nest (maybe on egg??)
4/1 2:40pm - One standing on the branch 10feet away from the nest
4/2 2:30pm - One standing on the tree across lagoon with chirping,then flying onto the tree 10feet away from the nest
NOTE: Based on these observations we are noting 3/31 as probably start of incubation
03/28/2022 by CarolC
Larry and Jin report for 3/21-3/28:
3/21 2:30pm - One standing on the side branch of the nest
3/22 2:40pm - One is in the nest
*3/24-26&29:due to high wind/rain we could not kayak there to monitor it
3/27 2:40pm - One standing on the branch 10feet away from the nest
3/28 2:35pm - One standing on the tree across lagoon, then flying into the nest and flapping wings with loud chirping
03/20/2022 by CarolC
Jin and Larry report for the week of Mar 13-20
3/13 3:30pm - Male standing on the tree across lagoon, then flying away; Female following it from the nest
3/14 3:45pm - an osprey standing on the branch above the nest,then flying away
3/16 3:40pm - an osprey standing on the branch 20feet from the nest & chirping loudly
3/18 3:50pm - TWO standing on the branch 20feet from the nest,then one flying onto the branch across lagoon
3/20 3:45pm - One standing on the side branch of the nest
03/09/2022 by CarolC
Jin and Larry report: 3/9 1:55pm - TWO ospreys standing together on a pine tree across the lagoon from the nest
03/08/2022 by CarolC
Jin and Larry report: March 3-8
3/3 2:40pm - an osprey standing on a pine tree 25 feet away from the nest
3/5 2:35pm - One osprey standing on the branch right above the nest; Another flying circle / chasing 2 attacking ospreys away, then standing on the tree 100 feet away from the nest, then flying into the nest, almost same time 1st one jump into the nest, these TWO are in the nest together (make love?), chirping loudly
3/6 2:30pm - TWO ospreys flying into nest area, one landing/standing on the branch right to nest, another circling 3 times, then landing on the same branch; 1st one flying away, 2nd one following it
3/7 2:25pm - an osprey flying / landing on the tree 20 feet from the nest
3/8 1:50pm - an osprey is in the nest
06/28/2021 by CarolC
Larry and Jin report: 6/19 2:35pm: an osprey standing on the neighbor tree left to the nest 100feet away
6/27 2:40pm: male & female standing on the different branches (one above another) of neighbor tree left to the nest 100feet away
For the other days, No activity seen. Therefore, we believe nest 8034 has been abandoned.
06/18/2021 by CarolC
Jin and Larry report for June 9-16:
6/9 2:00pm: an osprey standing on the neighbor tree left to the nest 5feet away
6/11 2:30pm: an osprey standing on the neighbor tree left to the nest 100feet away
6/14 2:15pm: an osprey eating a big fish on the neighbor tree left to the nest 100feet away
6/16 2:05pm: an osprey standing on the neighbor tree left to the nest 100feet away
06/05/2021 by CarolC
NOTE: Based on additional observations, we do think there is a nestling but he is not yet large enough to be seen. We will continue to monitor and adjust as needed.
06/05/2021 by CarolC
Larry and Jin report for mid May - June 2:
5/22 3:20pm: male & female standing 5 feet apart on different branches of the tree left to the nest with back to the nest
5/23 2:50pm: male & female standing on different neighboring trees with back to nest, one is 100feet apart from nest, another is across lagoon & eating a big fish
5/25 3:00pm: female standing on neighboring tree left to the nest with back to the nest, male standing on the branch right below the nest
5/29 3:15pm: male & female standing 10 feet apart on different branches of the tree left to the nest with back to the nest
5/30 3:00pm: male overlooking the nest on neighboring tree left to the nest
5/31 & 6/1 3:20pm: male standing on neighboring tree 100feet left to the nest
6/2 2:55pm: female flying into the nest, at same time male flying out from the nest
05/18/2021 by CarolC
Jin and Larry report for May 16-18:
5/16 2:45pm: male standing on the branch of neighbor tree left to the nest, facing to the nest, female standing on the branch above & left to the nest with back to the nest, chirping softly
5/17 3:10pm: female standing on a pine tree across lagoon, male standing on the branch below & left to the nest
5/18 3:15pm: male overlooking the nest on the branch 2 trees away, above & left to the nest
05/18/2021 by CarolC
NOTE: While it is difficult to be sure, the adult behavior of staying near but not always in the nest indicates there might be a nestling.
05/11/2021 by CarolC
Larry and Jin report for t May 8 - 11
5/8 3:00pm: 2 ospreys standing 1 foot apart on the same branch of the tree left to the nest with back to the nest
5/9 2:30pm: an osprey standing on a branch of the tree left to the nest with back to the nest
5/10 2:45pm: an osprey standing on the branch below and right to the nest facing to the nest
5/11 2:55pm: an osprey standing on the branch above and right to the nest facing to the nest
05/06/2021 by CarolC
Jin and Larry report for May 1-6:
5/3-4 2:30pm an osprey standing on the branch of 6 trees away
5/6 3:00pm: one osprey flying circles in the area, then standing on the branch of 6 trees away; another one flying, then standing on a different branch of the same tree
04/30/2021 by CarolC
Jin and Larry report for April 25-30:
4/25 2:25pm: an osprey flying in the circle very high around the nest area, chirping loudly
4/26 2:57pm: an osprey standing on the branch above the nest with its back to the nest
4/27 3:00pm: one osprey standing on the branch above the nest, another one on the branch of the neighbor tree; suddenly 2 other ospreys flying into the area, immediately our 2 ospreys flying out / chasing them away, then they both circling back and standing together on the same branch of the nearby tree
4/28 2:30pm: one osprey standing on the branch 3 trees away from the left of nest, another one flying with a fish and landing on the branch at right of nest
4/29 2:35pm: an osprey standing on the branch below the nest on the right side
04/23/2021 by CarolC
Larry and Jin report: 4/23 2:25pm: female laying in the nest
Based on this and other reports leading up to it, we estimate that incubation may be underway.
04/21/2021 by CarolC
Jin and Larry report: week of 4/17 through 4/21:
4/17 3:00pm: an osprey standing on the left branch above the nest, facing the nest
4/20 2:55pm: female carrying Spanish moss and flying 2 big circles above the nest, then standing in the nest
4/21 2:30pm: female sitting in the nest and chirping softly, male standing left tree branch with back to the nest
04/13/2021 by CarolC
Larry and Jin report week of 4/6 - 4/13
4/6 2:05pm: an osprey standing on the edge of the nest and facing the nest, and chirping softly (the big white machine is gone)
4/7 2:30pm: an osprey flying in the area and landing on the branch below the nest
4/8 2:20pm 2 ospreys chirping, one standing on the branch below the nest, another standing on the branch close by
4/12 3:05pm: an osprey standing on the closest neighbor tree branch below the nest, facing the lagoon
4/13 2:50pm: an osprey eating fish on the branch of the closest neighbor tree, facing the nest
04/05/2021 by CarolC
Larry and Jin report: 4/5 3:10pm: one osprey standing on the tree across the lagoon from the nest & chirping loudly, another flying in circles high in the area
04/04/2021 by CarolC
Jin and Larry report: 3/29 to 4/4: No activity is seen. we noticed 1 very big white street grinder that is parked right below the nest for over a week, it may scare them away.
03/28/2021 by CarolC
Jin and Larry report: 3/28 2:45pm: an osprey standing on the tree across the lagoon from the nest, facing the nest
03/24/2021 by CarolC
Jin and Larry observation: 2:30pm an osprey standing in the nest, then flying onto a branch and then flying in circles, then flying away.
03/17/2021 by CarolC
Jin and Larry report: 3:00pm: the male flying then standing on the edge of the nest for a minute, then flying to a nearby branch. 5 min later, the female is seen flying across the nest, standing on another tree for about 5 min then makes a U-turn back to the nest.
03/16/2021 by CarolC
Jin and Larry report: 2:30pm: an osprey flying across the nest and standing on the branch below the nest and chirping softly
03/12/2021 by CarolC
Jin and Larry report: 20pm: the female is in the nest and the male is on a branch above the nest 10ft away and chirping loudly.
by CarolC