Ospreys stay at the refuge from Spring to Fall, making their nests on platforms built for them. Last week I saw a pair at one of the nests which can easily be seen from Wildlife Drive. She was eating half of a fish that he had brought to her. He observed her for a while, then took off flying. He flew around the nest before circling back to her.
All of this love making lasted just a few seconds. In about two months I may be able to have pictures of Osprey chicks at this same nest. Note that the female was banded on one leg.
At another nest, a pair of Ospreys had already finished their breakfast and were just enjoying some down time.
Tiny said:
How wonderful! We had this behavior here in January and early February – and now there’re little chicks. You will see them in 2-3 months from now 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
So in June and July then. I will go back there for the babies. Thanks Tiny!
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bluebrightly said:
Perfect timing!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you!
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Eliza Waters said:
Great shots, Hien. I like watching the osprey nest via Cornell’s webcam. Not a lot generally happens, but if you are lucky and get the timing right, it can be fascinating.
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neihtn2012 said:
They also have a webcam at this refuge, but it frequently gets knocked out of order by storms. Thanks Eliza!
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AngelaFurtado1 said:
WOW!! The shots, the story, both fantastic!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Angela!
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absengeralois said:
SUPER!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Alois!
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Mary said:
Very special scenes Hien and beautiful shots of the Osprey. Hope that we see some little chicks in a few weeks – that would be fantastic!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Mary! They will have Osprey chicks and one can see them during the summer, when all the bugs are out in force.
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Khanh P said:
Love your pictures and love story!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Co Khanh!
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nhi said:
Must have secret connection with Osprey in order being on spot in just right time to take those pictures. Fantastic!
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neihtn2012 said:
🙂
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loisajay said:
We observe a lot of osprey nests here in FL, but I have never seen one osprey land on another! Outstanding, Hien.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Lois. I’ve been watching Ospreys for five years, and this is only the second time I’ve seen something like that.
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dweezer19 said:
👏🏻💕
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neihtn2012 said:
🙂
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quietsolopursuits said:
Fantastic captures! It isn’t often that one is in the right place at the right time to witness what you did.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Jerry. Right place, right time, and you have to be quick on the draw. The whole thing lasted but a few seconds, and the group right behind me did not see it.
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