Adult male Ospreys usually arrive at their nesting sites a few days before the females. Together they build or rebuild their nest from last year. After a brief courtship (including The Sky Dance), the female settles into her nest and continues to make it comfortable. If all goes well, eggs are laid. There will be only one brood each year.
Age at first breeding: 3-5 years
On average, the period from first mating to egg laying is:
1st Egg 16 days
2nd Egg 19 days
3rd Egg 22 days
Number of eggs: Usually 3
“I know what you’re thinking Doctor. You certainly have been non-communicative this year. What’s the matter? Has your telepathy failed you? I can feel your brain working. If you won’t say it, I will.”
“The doctor is calculating when I may lay my first egg. However he is nervous, anxious, apprehensive. Last year’s surprise of Ozzie’s demise and a nest of no eggs really shook him. But, that’s what I’ve been trying to tell him all along.”
This is nature. This is the real thing. You never know what to expect. That’s why our relationship is so important.”
Harriett
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Cozy nest miss Harriet!!!
As cozy as they come! Like the doctor said, “I am a master at nest making”. I agree with you, it sure is coming along very well and the grass that Jonathan brought looks very comfortable.
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