Nesting Diaries
entering nest for the 2021 CIB State of the Bays inland bays active nest survey
Two adults at nest, one shading 1 chick.
Never observed chicks after incubation period began. Adults occasionally used nest throughout summer.
Have seen both mates at nest recently, but, today, only one bird is sitting on nest.
One bird observed standing at nest.
No nesting observed, but pair are standing at nest.
Only observing 2 adults at nest, but not nesting.
Pair observed 3.25.16 through 3.27.16 establishing nesting territory. Many beautiful sky dances with fresh caught fish. Pair began courtship ritual of male a lighting on females back on Easter Morning, probably more than 6 to eight times. Female appears receptive, but no 45 degree dip in body posture or obvious copulation. Female brought fish to nest, and presented it to male.
First arrival March 17th, arriving from South East, approximately 7 Osprey circling the area. Several have landed on nests, including this nest. No pair as of 3.22.16