Now that the rivers are running and the ponds are free of ice…Osprey have a place to fish.
This nest site was a failure last year…which was disappointing.
Wonderful to see a pair back here and hopefully they nest.
Mr. Osprey has already started bring in more twigs/branches to add to the nest.
Things are looking positive…a nice way to close out the week.
Osprey by nature tend to be very human tolerant…nice change from most other raptors.
When first spotted it wasn’t a case of will it still be there as I turn the truck around…more the case of how long will I have to wait for it to provide some action.
After a lengthy time of watching it preen which seemed like forever the Osprey was cleared for take-off.
It’s beginning to turn into a disappointing year for Osprey.
First noticing that they seemed to have returned somewhat late…then it seemed they were not consistently seen at previously used nest sites.
It’s been a real hit and miss as far as sightings and not seeing pairs together.
Having also heard similar reports from other areas indicating the same.
Now with many unanswered question running through my mind …what has happened to the Osprey this year ?