Nickname
ok island 2
Coordinates
(30.3942, -86.5614)
Substrate
Utility Pole
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
| 2014 - sailfl | 2013 - sailfl | 2012 - sailfl | |
|---|---|---|---|
| aAdult Arrival | 2/28/14 | 3/1/13 | 3/2/12 |
| aOccupied | Yes | Yes | No |
| aActive | |||
| bEgg Laying | 4/1/13 | ||
| bIncubation Initiation | 4/1/13 | 3/24/12 | |
| cClutch Hatching | |||
| dNestlings | 2 | 2 | |
| eFledglings | 2 | 2 | |
| eFirst Chick Fledging | 7/4/13 | 8/9/12 | |
| fChicks Last Observed | 8/16/13 | 8/31/12 | |
| xNest Failure | |||
| xReason For Nest Failure |
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Show reports, diaries, and photos from:Current 2014 2013 2012
Activity reports
2012 Nest Activity Report by sailfl
| Adult arrival | 03/02/2012 | Nestlings | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | No | Fledglings | 2 |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | 08/09/2012 | |
| Egg laying | Chicks last observed | 08/31/2012 | |
| Incubation initiation | 03/24/2012 | Nest failure | |
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure |
2013 Nest Activity Report by sailfl
| Adult arrival | 03/01/2013 | Nestlings | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Occupied | Yes | Fledglings | 2 |
| Nest Active | First chick fledging | 07/04/2013 | |
| Egg laying | 04/01/2013 | Chicks last observed | 08/16/2013 |
| Incubation initiation | 04/01/2013 | Nest failure | |
| Clutch hatching | Reason for nest failure |
2014 Nest Activity Report by sailfl
| Adult arrival | 02/28/2014 | 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
03/31/2014 by sailfl
This nest was destroyed 3/28/2014 in 67 MPH straight wind storm. the Osprey's are currently rebuilding although the nest looks a bit tattered. I noticed one Osprey the other day and it looked a bit tired after the severe storm. Prior to this I had not seen any nesting behavior so I am hoping there were no eggs. I don't want to walk in to look so that I am not adding any extra stress
03/31/2013 by sailfl
My favorite pair are back and I wish another wonderful year for them I witnessed mating on 3/22/2013.
To me they have picked the oddest nest substrate but they did well last year so hear is to fingers crossed for 2013.
09/08/2012 by sailfl
Never thought these two would leave home, and actually one just hung out for quite a while. But then about the 3rd week of August the 2nd bird fledged. The nest has blown apart in the storms and rain. I have not seen any birds in and around the nest area but there are many young birds and adults still in the area.
07/14/2012 by sailfl
Wingerzing is still the favortite activity! Parents very attentive. Yesterday afternoon saw 1 parent withjuvie, other may have been nestled down in nest hard to tell.
07/09/2012 by sailfl
well juvies still at nest wingersizeing, Have not seen an actuall fledge, but if they haven't yet I would be very surprized
06/27/2012 by sailfl
I have been remiss in getting pictures but i am hestitant to stop and draw too much attention to this pair. I know they have 2 Juvies and they are doing well. Will try to stop in the next few days
04/16/2012 by sailfl
have seen incubation behavior for at lest 2 weeks. Dificult location to stop but I observe this pair 2x a day. will try and get new pictures this week.