Author Topic: Osprey - Maryland / Chesapeake Bay (Read 16406 times)

GCG · « **Reply #93 on:** April 01, 2021, 13:29 »

Update from the Chesapeake Conservancy............................

"Mrs. Crazy Osprey Man confirmed that the female osprey we've seen over the past several days is a 'new' Audrey. Let's welcome home Audrey 3!
This isn't the first time we've had a new osprey on the nest. Audrey 2 was featured on the nest since 2010, and our current Tom is Tom 3, since 2015. For naming purposes and consistency, the birds that inhabit this nest are called Tom & Audrey.
We're looking forward to a productive & exciting season! Don't miss a single moment with the link below."

https://www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/ospreycam

GCG · « **Reply #92 on:** March 31, 2021, 08:20 »

It has been now confirmed that Audrey has returned and "reunited" with Tom. They are diligently again building the nest, a stick here and a stick there. Some with the colored ribbons tied on by those who frequent this area.

https://www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/ospreycam

GCG · « **Reply #91 on:** April 09, 2020, 11:34 »

https://chesapeakeconservancy.org/what-we-do/explore/wildlife-webcams/osprey/

Tom and Audrey are again the returnees at this site. When they arrived, they began rebuilding their nest. At the end of the every season, all that remains of the nest is removed and awaits the Osprey. The nest appears to be complete and Audrey should begin to lay her eggs soon.

GCG · « **Reply #90 on:** June 02, 2016, 06:01 »

Last year the eggs didn't hatch. They replaced the eggs with two fosters that thrived and fledged.

susha · « **Reply #89 on:** June 01, 2016, 11:34 »

Oh, that's so sad! I just saw the one remaining little chick. Hope he/she's safe!

Didn't eagles raid this nest last year or the year before? Seems I heard somewhere that there are a number of eagles' nests in the area. I love both eagles and ospreys. Wish they didn't have to eat each other.

GCG · « **Reply #88 on:** June 01, 2016, 09:51 »

Last night one chick was lost to an intruder. Following is a post from the Chesapeake Conservancy...........................

Chesapeake Conservancy

Crazy Osprey Man reviewed the footage from last night and provided the following report:

9:48:10 pm Audrey, (I believe) is sitting on nest facing south, nothing unusual
9:48:12 pm a large bird (perhaps an owl?) in flight, so image is blurred, approaching from the north, knocks Audrey from nest, she struggles to hold on to side of nest and is able to pull herself back into nest.
9:48:22 Audrey looks into nest and immediately appears to realize something is wrong
9:48:24 Audrey stands on side of nest, wings partially spread and continues to look around and starts squawking (Where are you Tom??) Tom does not appear
9:49 Movement in nest from one chick
9:53 Audrey still looking into nest and around the area
9:59 Audrey settles back into nest

GCG · « **Reply #87 on:** May 29, 2016, 09:41 »

There are two chicks with one egg to hatch. Surprisingly, they hatched even though on a couple of occasions the eggs were unattended for hours in cool, rainy conditions.

burdi · « **Reply #86 on:** May 25, 2016, 14:34 »

What a beautiful slow motion video! Thanks GCG.

susha · « **Reply #85 on:** May 25, 2016, 14:12 »

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing GCG!

GCG · « **Reply #84 on:** May 25, 2016, 13:53 »

The Chesapeake Conservancy shared this amazing video of an Osprey capturing a fish and the difficulties they encounter getting airborne again. Just had to share.

https://www.facebook.com/BBCScotland/videos/1311855065510922/

GCG · « **Reply #83 on:** May 12, 2016, 09:18 »

The Chesapeake Conservancy has posted some information about Audrey's absence and the possibility of a repeat of last year, including fostering again.

https://ospreycamerablog.wordpress.com/2016/05/12/beautiful-noise/

GCG · « **Reply #82 on:** May 06, 2016, 16:23 »

Audrey is still sitting on the eggs. Apparently, an eagle has been seen sitting in a nearby tree and they think that is the reason Tom and Audrey left the eggs unattended. Tom has been dive bombing the eagle. Hope the eggs are still viable.

GCG · « **Reply #81 on:** May 06, 2016, 15:12 »

Only time will tell if her eggs are still viable. If not, will they again replace them with foster chicks?

burdi · « **Reply #80 on:** May 06, 2016, 14:00 »

Someone is back and sitting on the eggs - but not sure who - as it's been a while since I've watched this nest.

burdi · « **Reply #79 on:** May 06, 2016, 13:18 »

I'm feeling very sad about Tom and Audrey.

GCG · « **Reply #78 on:** May 06, 2016, 12:08 »

Chesapeake Conservancy reports that Tom and Audrey have been missing from their nest site since early morning. The three eggs are unattended and weather is cool and rainy. If you remember, this is the nest where the eggs were replaced with two foster chicks.

Chesapeake Conservancy:

It's a rainy chilly day at Tom & Audrey's nest. The Crazy Osprey Family reports that Tom departed the nest at 8:05, and the eggs have since been unattended. There is no sign of Tom or Audrey in the nearby trees or docks. The temperature was 47 degrees at 9:00 a.m.

http://chesapeakeconservancy.org/osprey-cam

GCG · « **Reply #77 on:** May 03, 2016, 10:56 »

A video of how Tom and Audrey spent their day yesterday. 37 minutes in length.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnL0BsT7wgg&feature=youtu.be

GCG · « **Reply #76 on:** April 25, 2016, 07:26 »

There are now three eggs. Audrey is doing a great job. I certainly hope these eggs hatch, although I loved that she and Tom raised two fosters last year.

GCG · « **Reply #75 on:** April 18, 2016, 08:13 »

Audrey laid her first egg last night close to midnight. Nesting season has begun.

GCG · « **Reply #74 on:** March 20, 2016, 11:08 »

Tom and Audrey are again the returning Osprey. They are currently restructuring their nest. New to this site is a night vision cam.

http://chesapeakeconservancy.org/osprey-cam

GCG · « **Reply #73 on:** March 10, 2016, 08:38 »

A Facebook post from the Chesapeake Conservancy with photos show the cam being installed. One photo shows an Osprey "inspecting" the platform. Will construction begin soon? Posters are saying there is definitely an Osprey home. As well, the new camera has an infrared light for night viewing.

http://chesapeakeconservancy.org/osprey-cam

GCG · « **Reply #72 on:** February 20, 2016, 05:36 »

Oop! This is the correct link to the Osprey nest where they fostered 2 chicks. The nest I posted is in Montana. Their nest was invaded and the eggs lost to predators.

http://chesapeakeconservancy.org/osprey-cam

GCG · « **Reply #71 on:** February 19, 2016, 05:29 »

This is in Italy Texas and is one of the live bird cams as shown in the site's banner. There are others worth viewing from the banner.

http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/27/Hellgate_Ospreys/ In my favorites, I already have it on the Ospreys. They will not return until close to April. Their nest is the pair who fostered two chicks last year when their eggs failed to hatch. On a daily basis, I currently view about 4 eagle nests, Great Horned owls, including a nest in captivity. The adults each are blind in one eye. Also, the Chesapeake Conservancy Peregrine site. The adults winter there in Maryland, staying put and showing up often during the day.

Kinderchick · « **Reply #70 on:** August 19, 2015, 23:25 »

Very cute poem. Thanks for sharing, gemcity.

GCG · « **Reply #69 on:** August 19, 2015, 06:23 »

I wanted to share this poem composed by the Maine Osprey posters for the Maryland Osprey (Chesapeake Conservancy) nest posters/site after an eagle stole their eggs. It is humorous and heartwarming.

http://www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/poem-from-hog-island

GCG · « **Reply #68 on:** August 15, 2015, 04:50 »

Facebook post and photo from the Chesapeake Conservancy.

"Wow! Just reviewed our stats and learned that since January 1, 2015, there have been more than one million visits to the osprey webcam and nearly 700,000 to the peregrine webcam which was launched in March. Even the Nielsen ratings would be impressed! Thanks for watching!"

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/s526x395/11846629_1033121366707575_4259411908254345651_n.jpg?oh=3482baf10b8fd6ea992172ac78e5fee8&oe=56452B77

GCG · « **Reply #67 on:** August 07, 2015, 06:53 »

Currently, only ET and the glove in the nest.

GCG · « **Reply #66 on:** August 06, 2015, 13:42 »

One fledgling had a mishap and lost altitude and came to rest on a bridge.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/green/ph-ac-cn-osprey-rescue-0807-20150807-story.html

Just looked at the cam and this article is not about Maine or Montana. They are being fed by Audrey with ET on the edge of the nest.

GCG · « **Reply #65 on:** August 06, 2015, 08:47 »

We've had liftoff!
Montana just Fledged, she flew all around the nest, Maine was watching the whole thing, I think she circled a couple times and then landed back on the nest!

GCG · « **Reply #64 on:** August 05, 2015, 14:52 »

Audrey in the water fishing. Copied from their FB site.

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/s480x480/11811336_724997030960930_5981056944305138566_n.jpg?oh=b1a36a3cf6c544aae336364cd3fe6930&oe=5649D64B

GCG · « **Reply #63 on:** August 02, 2015, 14:52 »

I made a post on FB and these were their responses....

Somebirdie is close to being knocked out of the nest by wingercizing.

1)not close enough!

2) Audrey is doing her best to let this latest visitor know that he/she needs to move on, but they're not taking her many hints!!!

3)Audrey finally succeeded! And then it tried to circle and land again and she prevented it from doing so.

GCG · « **Reply #62 on:** August 02, 2015, 14:05 »

"Accidental" fledging could happen here.

GCG · « **Reply #61 on:** August 02, 2015, 12:57 »

So much wingercizing, I feel strongly there WILL be a fledge today. And the glove is becoming like a security blanket, oops, I mean glove.

GCG · « **Reply #60 on:** August 02, 2015, 09:05 »

I'm beginning to think the glove will fledge before the chicks.

GCG · « **Reply #59 on:** August 02, 2015, 06:02 »

Neither Maine nor Montana has fledged. Only chicks and Audrey at the nest.

GCG · « **Reply #58 on:** August 01, 2015, 15:23 »

Another meal and again, 5 osprey and the GLOVE!

GCG · « **Reply #57 on:** August 01, 2015, 04:56 »

Breakfast is being served and there is a full nest. Tom, Audrey, Maine, Montana and of course, ET!

GCG · « **Reply #56 on:** July 30, 2015, 12:36 »

An email response from the CC...


Chesapeake Conservancy
July 30 at 12:14pm


Yes, we noticed that this morning too. Osprey are notorious for bringing miscellaneous items into the nest!

Phew!!!

GCG · « **Reply #55 on:** July 30, 2015, 11:48 »

Yes, it is a glove for the left hand. Strange!

GCG · « **Reply #54 on:** July 30, 2015, 11:22 »

I just checked this site and became alarmed. Something that looks like a hand is visible. Looked on their FB and someone said it looks like a glove is in the nest. That description sounds better. At least I now know it isn't my imagination.

GCG · « **Reply #53 on:** July 30, 2015, 08:12 »

Maine, Montana and ET jolt when Audrey arrives with a thud. Startled me too! Lots of wingercizing happening.

GCG · « **Reply #52 on:** July 30, 2015, 08:06 »

With the advent of fledgetime near, I watch this site often. I have enjoyed my first time viewing ospreys.

GCG · « **Reply #51 on:** July 29, 2015, 10:31 »

I have received a reply to my inquiry.......

Chesapeake Conservancy "We believe that Montana is female and Maine is male according to their assessment at the time of banding"

GCG · « **Reply #50 on:** July 29, 2015, 08:58 »

Since I'm curious about the sex of Maine and Montana, based on their size, I have posted this question to the CC. Both look like females to me.

GCG · « **Reply #49 on:** July 29, 2015, 06:13 »

Breakfast is being served and there is a full house. On their site, many are suggesting the two fosters are close to fledging.

GCG · « **Reply #48 on:** July 28, 2015, 04:52 »

Over 1000 followers of this site voted on names for the wayward osprey and unanimously selected the name "ET". The two resident chicks are preening and likely awaiting a breakfast delivery.

GCG · « **Reply #47 on:** July 27, 2015, 05:39 »

Tom just flew in with a large fish. Breakfast is served!

GCG · « **Reply #46 on:** July 27, 2015, 05:37 »

When I looked at the nest, the two chicks were alone, one wingersicing. In flew "ET", followed by Audrey! They seem to be looking for a breakfast delivery from Tom.

GCG · « **Reply #45 on:** July 26, 2015, 04:56 »

Currently the residents of this family are enjoying breakfast.

GCG · « **Reply #44 on:** July 26, 2015, 04:54 »

Thought I would share a photo (from FB) of the nest, including the one posters have nicknamed ET.

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/s480x480/11751724_720704618056838_4328160877931592740_n.jpg?oh=1a612618ae83a653ec210a19d17196f6&oe=56575073

GCG · « **Reply #43 on:** July 24, 2015, 14:39 »

All three chicks are in the nest and two on the edge. Fledge time is near. The visitor is there so often, they have posted some suggested names and are asking for people's choices.

GCG · « **Reply #42 on:** July 23, 2015, 14:21 »

I read this on the osprey site. The blog tells of the interloper. An interesting read. It is rather long.

https://ospreycamerablog.wordpress.com/2015/07/23/e-t-phone-home/

GCG · « **Reply #41 on:** July 23, 2015, 11:33 »

The wayward fledgling, they have named "Oliver" is in the nest with Maine and Montana. They are all splayed flat. Oliver appears winded. He/she is breathing heavily. The hospitality shown by Tom and Audrey is amazing.

GCG · « **Reply #40 on:** July 23, 2015, 04:21 »

Tom and Audrey are definitely good parents, their own and others.

susha · « **Reply #39 on:** July 22, 2015, 15:56 »

He/she is in camera range now. It's amazing how it just makes itself right at home, often eating the meals that the parents bring.

GCG · « **Reply #38 on:** July 22, 2015, 10:47 »

In the last week, there has been a wayward fledgling visiting this nest. FB posts say it remains nearby just out of camera range. Audrey and Tom once again prove they can care for any and all osprey.

GCG · « **Reply #37 on:** July 18, 2015, 10:10 »

Yesterday, the two foster chicks, Maine and Montana were banded. This video shows their return to the nest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCTPw51VY8o&feature=youtu.be

GCG · « **Reply #36 on:** July 10, 2015, 04:00 »

http://aqua.org/blog/2015/april/introducing-the-osprey-cam

This link is to the nest where the chick was euthanized. I should have started a new topic. This nest is in Maryland as well. The two foster chicks are well. Sorry!

Kinderchick · « **Reply #35 on:** July 09, 2015, 23:08 »

Aww! Very sad to hear that one of the chicks needed to be euthanized due to an injury.

GCG · « **Reply #34 on:** July 09, 2015, 06:06 »

So sad!

I just read this on the osprey FB link.

http://aqua.org/blog/2015/april/introducing-the-osprey-cam

This is the correct link to this Maryland opspey cam they are speaking about in this post. Not the foster chicks'

Chesapeake Bay Field Office

Yesterday, 7/7/15, our biologists attempted to put a GPS satellite transmitter on one of the adult ospreys at Masonville Cove. Unfortunately while doing this the biologists noticed something peculiar with the right wing of one of the chicks. They took the injured osprey chick to the Maryland Zoo Medical Center where the veterinarian determined that the growth plate of the bone joint had irreparable damage.

Raising ospreys in captivity under normal conditions is very difficult. An amputated portion of the wing would make it nearly impossible for this bird to live a healthy life. Sadly, the most humane decision was to euthanize the chick. This type of injury is not uncommon and has been observed at times at other osprey nests. The rest of the ospreys are all healthy and the other two chicks may fledge any day now.

GCG · « **Reply #33 on:** July 08, 2015, 10:34 »

There is a survey to name the two fostered osprey.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ospreynames

GCG · « **Reply #32 on:** July 08, 2015, 05:40 »

The chicks are growing so fast now. For Audrey, the nest looks like Standing Room Only!!!

GCG · « **Reply #31 on:** June 28, 2015, 13:40 »

They are growing so fast!

GCG · « **Reply #30 on:** June 25, 2015, 06:28 »

The nest is crowded right now. Tom and Audrey are rearranging and renovating at this time. The chicks are wandering around staying out of their way.

GCG · « **Reply #29 on:** June 24, 2015, 05:47 »

Thank you for this posting, allikat. I have also observed many feedings now and I would agree, this is a successful fostering. Fun to watch.

allikat · « **Reply #28 on:** June 23, 2015, 15:26 »

Quote from: gemcitygemini on June 20, 2015, 14:55

Many are concerned that Tom is negligent in bring home the "bacon".

I think, from what I have read from the posts, the feedings, at the beginning, were not coming enough because Audrey and Tom were treating them as newly hatched chicks, not older ones that required more food/feedings.
Also, from what I've been watching, they have had some bad weather, rough waters, high winds etc., which makes it very difficult for the male to hunt for fish.
But, I think Tom has done a pretty great job thus far to keep his family fed.
They are growing quickly, and that nest needs some work around the edges.
I think it's a successful fostering, so, I wish them well.
Happy watching!

GCG · « **Reply #27 on:** June 22, 2015, 09:40 »

Video from a delivery this morning. Chicks more interested in Tom.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P8ieZyuhnQ&feature=youtu.be

GCG · « **Reply #26 on:** June 20, 2015, 14:55 »

Many are concerned that Tom is negligent in bring home the "bacon".

GCG · « **Reply #25 on:** June 17, 2015, 16:00 »

Quote from: allikat on June 17, 2015, 10:41

Tom and Audrey have chicks!!! Now....Tom needs to provide for his growing family.

I have been watching all day. In order to see posts you have to go to FB. DUH! So exciting to see the chicks and the youtube video of them replacing two eggs. Audrey instantly went into "Here's Mama" mode. Tom has now begun providing fish. If you saw another post (chart) showing the number of delivered fish, you know, they will not go hungry. I have never seen nor have any knowledge of Osprey, but with this up close cam, it will be exciting.

allikat · « **Reply #24 on:** June 17, 2015, 10:41 »

Tom and Audrey have chicks!!! Now....Tom needs to provide for his growing family.

allikat · « **Reply #23 on:** June 15, 2015, 22:19 »

I have been watching this cam, and it's so amazing how committed raptors are to their eggs/young.
I hope that they can foster an osprey youngster here, but, time, and chick availability will determine that.

GCG · « **Reply #22 on:** June 15, 2015, 15:21 »

Chesapeake Conservancy is still talking about the possibility of fostering. I would love to watch. Hope this happens.

GCG · « **Reply #21 on:** June 04, 2015, 11:28 »

On CC site, this was posted as a blog.

https://ospreycamerablog.wordpress.com/2015/06/04/big-news/

GCG · « **Reply #20 on:** June 04, 2015, 11:06 »

I just went on the Chesapeake Conservancy FB site and strangely, this was posted. Coincidence, TPC?

The Chesapeake Conservancy has been in touch with several government agencies and raptor biologists about the possibility of Tom & Audrey fostering chick(s). Each year, a growing number of osprey construct nests on navigational markers, boat docks, bridges, airport communication beacons and numerous types of other elevated structures near water, including cell towers. In some cases, according to Craig Koppie, USFWS Raptor Biologist at the Chesapeake Bay Field Office in Annapolis, Maryland, these nest locations may pose a safety risk to the pair or their young or may interfere with 911 emergency communications. If there is a problematic or nuisance nest that is deemed a hazard and meets the requirements for nest removal, efforts are made to relocate either eggs or young to foster nests if opportunities become available. The word is out in that community that Tom & Audrey could be great foster parents.

We are standing by to facilitate should this possibility come to fruition. Stay tuned!

GCG · « **Reply #19 on:** June 04, 2015, 11:01 »

Thank you so much for your insightful response, TPC. I think this is "Tom's" first year with Audrey When he showed up this season, they again used the name Tom. The nest in Montana was a returning pair. Sadly, their eggs did not survive a torrential hail storm.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #18 on:** June 04, 2015, 10:15 »

Quote from: gemcitygemini on June 04, 2015, 08:52

This inquiry was posted on CC's FB site, is this possible? TPC? Dennis? Anyone?

Ches Conservancy---Are they going to put a chick from another nest or one in need of parents into Audrey and Tom's nest? Dr Spitzer had a suggestion for that on a program on Explore.org, I did not hear the program myself.

This is called fostering. Works for peregrines but I don't know if it works with osprey. Also, the timing is crucial - ideally you want to have a chick available and old enough when a nest is lost otherwise the parents start to hormonally cycle out of a parental frame of mind. Helps too if you have experienced parents - wouldn't want to do it with parents that are first-timers. We have successfully fostered a number of times - most, if not always, as a top up of wild nests - we add banding age chicks at banding time so the whole family is about the same age and while we are already disturbing them.

Bev in Alberta would have much more information on this - Gord (their biologist) does this quite frequently between their nests when one pair has trouble or a chick needs a bit of extra time or attention.

GCG · « **Reply #17 on:** June 04, 2015, 08:52 »

This inquiry was posted on CC's FB site, is this possible? TPC? Dennis? Anyone?

Ches Conservancy---Are they going to put a chick from another nest or one in need of parents into Audrey and Tom's nest? Dr Spitzer had a suggestion for that on a program on Explore.org, I did not hear the program myself.

GCG · « **Reply #16 on:** May 31, 2015, 15:26 »

As of today, it doesn't look as if any of the three eggs will be viable. Too bad, Audrey has been so diligent in her efforts. "New" Tom too!

GCG · « **Reply #15 on:** May 27, 2015, 10:22 »

This is now being posted to the Chesapeake Conservancy Facebook site..

For those of you watching Tom and Audrey closely on the osprey camera, you may have noticed that we have passed the expected hatch period for their first two eggs.

Because this season began with a bit of drama and a new male, we were unsure what to expect for the new osprey pair -- whether they would lay eggs in the first place, whether the eggs would be viable, and whether Tom would learn the duties of parenting.

We understand that the success rates are even lower with new pairs and that this is the way of mother nature. While nature certainly does not follow any strict timing rules (so we are not giving up quite yet!), it is possible that the two earlier eggs may not hatch. We will be watching with our fingers crossed for the 3rd egg, whose expected hatch period is from May 27 to June 2!

GCG · « **Reply #14 on:** May 27, 2015, 07:32 »

No chicks have hatched as yet. First predicted hatch is a week overdue. Is this the norm? Anyone!

GCG · « **Reply #13 on:** May 12, 2015, 11:04 »

Chesapeake Conservancy has posted the following on their Facebook site.

Tom and Audrey's eggs are due to hatch very soon
Egg 1: May 18-24
Egg 2: May 21-27
Egg 3: May 27-Jun 2

To stay up to date on how the eggs are coming alone watch the Osprey Camera at
http://chesapeakeconservancy.org/osprey-cam

GCG · « **Reply #12 on:** May 06, 2015, 16:22 »

Oops! I just heard from Lacey At CC. She sent the following.

"Yes, I just responded to your email inquiry through info@chesapeakeconservancy.org. There are not osprey hatchlings yet; we expect them anytime from May 18-June 2. We expect falcon eggs to hatch anytime from May 11-May 22. You can find updates on our Facebook page and on the osprey camera blog, which is managed by the Crazy Osprey Family (self-named!). Below are the links to each:

https://www.facebook.com/ChesapeakeConservancy

https://ospreycamerablog.wordpress.com/

Hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns."

GCG · « **Reply #11 on:** May 06, 2015, 15:34 »

I have sent an inquiry email to the Chesapeake Conservancy and hope to hear confirmation soon. I'll let you know.

GCG · « **Reply #10 on:** May 06, 2015, 14:49 »

Just checked this nest. Mom is having problems getting settled. Too much white fluff under her to be her own. Chicks?

? Fantastic view of this nest.

GCG · « **Reply #9 on:** April 16, 2015, 06:38 »

It has been confirmed. There are now two eggs at this nest.

GCG · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2015, 13:02 »

I was just on this site and only caught the tail end of both Osprey in the nest. I do not mean to sound flippant, but do the Osprey continue to mate between eggs? This is what I thought I saw. I tried to google this question, no success.

GCG · « **Reply #7 on:** April 13, 2015, 04:56 »

It's a big day in both our nests! Barb laid an egg in the Falcon nest at around 8:15 this morning and Audrey laid her first egg this evening at around 6:15. It must have been the great weekend weather we've been having!

Confirmed on Facebook by the Chesapeake Conservancy.

GCG · « **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2015, 17:29 »

I do believe we have an egg in this nest. She won't allow for a good look. Squirming a lot and looking down. Oh well, we'll see more tomorrow if my guess is right.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #5 on:** April 08, 2015, 15:54 »

Quote from: gemcitygemini on April 03, 2015, 11:16

I was just watching these Osprey and had to take a double look. When I did, I saw something that reminded me of the old song "Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'round the Old Oak Tree". Yes, one of the branches/twigs in this nest has indeed a yellow ribbon tied around it. LOL!

Its amazing what ends up in their nests - Dennis has one photo of the Gimli nest (I think) where a woolen scarf is part of the construction materials.

GCG · « **Reply #4 on:** April 08, 2015, 15:01 »

No eggs yet. I love this site. You certainly get a "bird's" eye view of everything.

GCG · « **Reply #3 on:** April 03, 2015, 11:16 »

I was just watching these Osprey and had to take a double look. When I did, I saw something that reminded me of the old song "Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'round the Old Oak Tree". Yes, one of the branches/twigs in this nest has indeed a yellow ribbon tied around it. LOL!

GCG · « **Reply #2 on:** April 01, 2015, 14:36 »

It appears this Osprey is doing some renovations to her nest. Adding a branch here, a branch there. TPC, Dennis, is this a sign the eggs will arrive soon?

GCG · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2015, 11:31 »

http://www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/osprey-cam

Tom & Audrey are the resident Ospreys at this nestsite in Maryland.