After the male had departed the site he soon returned. At first it was unclear just exactly what he was returning with…definitely not a fish or a branch for the nest.
Turns out that he decided to add a clump of sod/grass…interesting addition to a stick nest.

With the Summer Place now open…early morning trips become part of the routine.
The Osprey in the area usually use the poles to perch on…must say it was a pleasant surprise to locate one in a tree along the side of the road.

The bird being unfazed by the passing traffic as it sat preening for a good amount of time.
Unfortunately unable to confirm if it’s mate is currently tucked down in the nest with we ones or not.

Time will tell.

After a long winter that seemed to drag on-n-on it was exciting to see Osprey return to the urban site.
Now beginning to question if the nest will in fact be occupied this season…since both male and female have been seen but not both at the same time.
The fact that both aren’t around the nest seems unusual for this time of year. Perhaps the birds seen are without out mates…who knows.
It’s another wait and see scenario.