Nickname
Skinny Snag
Coordinates
(39.8295, -120.147)
Substrate
Dead Tree
Description
Snag and nest on ridge visible from the Frenchman Lake Road below the second bridge, very obvious against the skyline. Nest appears very small at top of snag.
Followers
None
What to look for
Review All Observations
2019 - olympus2018 - olympus2017 - olympus2016 - olympus
aAdult Arrival4/11/16
aOccupiedYesYesYesYes
aActive
bEgg Laying
bIncubation Initiation
cClutch Hatching
dNestlings112
eFledglings2112
eFirst Chick Fledging
fChicks Last Observed7/19/188/14/17
xNest Failure
xReason For Nest Failure

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Show reports, diaries, and photos from:Current 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016

Activity reports

2016 Nest Activity Report by olympus
Adult arrival04/11/2016Nestlings2
Nest OccupiedYesFledglings2
Nest Active First chick fledging
Egg layingChicks last observed
Incubation initiationNest failure
Clutch hatchingReason for nest failure
2017 Nest Activity Report by olympus
Adult arrivalNestlings1
Nest OccupiedYesFledglings1
Nest Active First chick fledging
Egg layingChicks last observed08/14/2017
Incubation initiationNest failure
Clutch hatchingReason for nest failure
2018 Nest Activity Report by olympus
Adult arrivalNestlings1
Nest OccupiedYesFledglings1
Nest Active First chick fledging
Egg layingChicks last observed07/19/2018
Incubation initiationNest failure
Clutch hatchingReason for nest failure
2019 Nest Activity Report by olympus
Adult arrivalNestlings
Nest OccupiedYesFledglings2
Nest Active First chick fledging
Egg layingChicks last observed
Incubation initiationNest failure
Clutch hatchingReason for nest failure

Photos of this nest

Nesting Diaries

05/12/2021 by olympus
05/12/21 This nest looked nearly totally destroyed over the winter, and previous observations this spring. However, today there were two adults sitting in the partially repaired nest, still a bit rough looking, and probably wouldn't make it into Better Homes and Gardens. But, great to see them back, and wish them well.

04/08/2020 by olympus
04/08/20 Much of this nest was destroyed over winter. There is a possibility they are in the process of rebuilding, but no activity during my observation.

06/20/2019 by olympus
5/30 An adult low in the nest, moving around, could be turning eggs, or young chicks.

06/20/2019 by olympus
6/18 An adult feeding unknown number of young deep in the nest.

05/10/2019 by olympus
05/06/19 One low in the nest in incubation posture,

03/30/2019 by olympus
3/30/19 A lone bird perched above the nest. 4//7/19 Two birds at the nest, rebuilding.

05/17/2018 by olympus
4/16/18 Two adults in the nest. 5/14/18 Two adults at the nest.`

08/05/2016 by olympus
7/12/16 Adult feeding two young.

08/05/2016 by olympus
7/19/16 One adult on edge of nest, and two fully feathered young in nest.

07/07/2016 by olympus
6/29/16 Two adult at the nest, both appearing to be feeding 2 - 3 chicks. Very high above viewing location, and use of spotting scope.

07/07/2016 by olympus
7/6/16 One or two young observed moving in the nest. No adults seen in area.

06/11/2016 by olympus
5/26/16 One adult at the nest, a possible young showing but not sure.

06/11/2016 by olympus
6/8/216 Two adults and one chick visible at the nest.

05/23/2016 by olympus
4/20/16 One adult in the nest, one adult on edge of nest.

05/23/2016 by olympus
5/13/16 Two adults at the net.

04/11/2016 by olympus
First noticed this nest on way down from upper nests. Nest must have been started while I was gone for a couple of weeks. When observed, there were two birds at the nest.