Category Archives: Ospreys

“When are the eggs going to hatch?”

Speculation is running high over the next big event in our story. Expectant parents Osprey eggs hatch in the same order as they are laid. It takes about 35-37 days for the chicks to emerge, but cases have been recorded … Continue reading

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After the storm – North River Rainbow

After the stormPurple martin house Harriett’s platform and North River double rainbow   “A good day to have a baby.”

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Hunkered down in the rain

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Looking at the camera

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Incubation day # 35 / 37-38 

Switching off

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Eagle jeopardy

Bald Eagles and Ospreys never fly together. The male Osprey is defending his nest from the eagle. Since Eagles share very much the same lifestyle and habitat as the Osprey, these two are often in conflict. They will raid each … Continue reading

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Nighttime on the North River

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“Dragging the water”

This is an Osprey chick “dragging the water”. Osprey do this to clean their talons and to cool down by getting water on their breast feathers. Photo by Kim Taylor

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Incubation day # 31 of 37-38

Switching off

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Where to eat

Once an osprey catches a fish, it likes to take it to an isolated or elevated site to eat. They always eat the head off first.

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