There used to be two chicks at that nest. One must have left to fend on its own, and the female also migrated South, hopefully before Florence arrived. The male bird is left to raise the remaining chick until it can fish on its own.
Our ospreys are non-migratory so they stay around the area for the whole year although after the nesting season ends in late June/early July they are not seen in the vicinity of the nest for a while.
bluebrightly said:
I especially like that third photo, Hien, the bird is so alert, but has the goods! They are always great birds to watch in action.
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neihtn2012 said:
There used to be two chicks at that nest. One must have left to fend on its own, and the female also migrated South, hopefully before Florence arrived. The male bird is left to raise the remaining chick until it can fish on its own.
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bluebrightly said:
Strange, but as my partner Joe and I always say to each other, “There’s a lot we don’t know!” 🙂
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Tiny said:
Beautiful pictures of my favorite bird!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Helen! Are your Ospreys still around?
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Tiny said:
Our ospreys are non-migratory so they stay around the area for the whole year although after the nesting season ends in late June/early July they are not seen in the vicinity of the nest for a while.
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C.S. Young Jr. said:
Beautifully documented!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you C.S.!
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quietsolopursuits said:
All of these are excellent, my favorite is the one with the osprey watching the other return to the nest!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Jerry! That Osprey eye expression is very similar to that of my dog when I am about to feed her. 🙂
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T Ibara Photo said:
Simply wow 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Takami!
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Emma Cownie said:
When you catch the light in their eyes, that’s a really good photo. Well done, Hein!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Emma! There was no rain and the sun was out when I took those photos.
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Emma Cownie said:
Sunshine always helps!
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bayphotosbydonna said:
Stunning captures, Hien, of a beautiful bird! 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Donna!
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de Wets Wild said:
Fascinating behaviour and so well captured, Hien!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Dries! I now know their approximate feeding times and just park near their nest at those times.
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Julie Peters said:
Some of my favorites thus far!
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neihtn2012 said:
That’s good! Thanks!
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Aletta - nowathome said:
Wow! Amazing captures Hien!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Aletta!
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