Tag: #HudsonValleyOsprey

Sticks and Fish

I still have not seen a baby osprey’s head yet peeking over the nest. The male is bringing in more sticks and fish to the nest.

Sticks and Fish

According to All About Birds the incubation period for the eggs is between 36-42 days. We have experienced some very windy days, so more sticks may be for repairs due to weather.

Sticks and Fish

It is said the females are the ones who primarily incubate the eggs while the males bring in the fish for the female. They say the male will watch the nest when the female goes out to wash. I have see her do short circle flights where it appears she is stretching her wings. Hopefully soon we will see the young osprey. If you are in the US have a great Memorial Day weekend.

Osprey New Season

This pair was the first one I caught arriving back. They seem to be the most active pair. I am not sure if the nest survived from the winter and they just add to it, or if they had to start anew. I only just started exploring this area of the river.

Osprey New Season

The male is arriving back at the nest. This nest is far away, so these images are taken with a zoom lens and heavily cropped.

Osprey New Season

The above photo was yesterday. This is the first time I saw both hang out for a long time in the nest. Could there be eggs yet? It was a warmer spring day with little to no winds. Get out and enjoy the first signs of spring.