Splish Splash

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photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

Recently had a visitor in town from Sweden and he was excited to visit Lockport to see Pelicans. Although the numbers were down and believe the majority of the birds to be juveniles. Most sitting on the rocks close to shore…preening seemed to be the excitement to be had.

Of course no trip to Lockport would be complete without stopping at the Half Moon Drive-in for a hotdog.

Watching this Pelican on the Red River instantly made me think of the song Splish Splash by Bobby Darin.

Sorry you may be humming “Splish Splash I was taking a bath” for the rest of the day now.

Back to Normal

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photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

You may have noticed there has been no recent bird photos coming your way for the last while.
This was all do to my involvement in the World Police Fire Games 2023 being held in Winnipeg.
The largest event Winnipeg has ever seen with over 8,000 athletes, coaches, spouses and families.
The Games which ran from July 28 – Aug 6 is now over.

Since life is now back to normal it was time to check on Osprey…finding that two of the chicks have fledged in my absence.
The young still return to the nest to be feed…this will go on till they learn to hunt for themselves.

Mrs. Osprey must have just made a quick stop at the pond to grab a little snack for the three hungry kids.

Morning Viewing

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photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

Perhaps a bit later than past years…finally a morning viewing of the Osprey Chicks.
This may very well had something to do with the size of nest since the adults keep adding branches. The nest now has become quite deep.
Another thought…we did have a late spring and perhaps arrived back later than other years.

They young will soon be up on the edge of the nest madly flapping their wings preparing to fledge. Once they do fledge they do return to the nest…since this is where the adults bring the food.

The pre-fledge flapping is the most exciting time to watch the youngsters…just sayin !