Tag: #OspreyWithAStick

Always Adding On

Most days when I go down to watch this nest, I see the mom or dad get additional sticks to add to the nest pile. Most of the time they are sticks floating nearby on the Hudson River, or from the nearby shore.

Always Adding On

Dad was out, so the adult appears to be the mom. Sometimes I think it is also an excuse for her to cool down by landing in the water for a few seconds.

Always Adding On

In the above picture it appears she is mulling over where to place the stick in the nest. Maybe the chicks are giving her input. Have a great Monday!

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 DIY Repairs

The is the first morning I made it to this location. I usually stop by this spot on the Hudson River on my way home from work. I am usually facing the sun at those times when I face the nest. In the morning the sun is behind you. I was really hoping to get a shot in good light of an osprey bringing in a fish. In the 4 hours I was there no fish were brought in. I did see a stick brought in multiple times. I guess they were doing DIY (Do it yourself) nest repair.

Osprey DIY Repairs p- A short stick

Both of the sticks I am showing they picked up floating in the river. We have experienced a lot of rain lately and some flooding. There is a lot of debris in the river.

Osprey DIY Repairs – Bringing in a floating stick or vine from the river

I like the above picture because it appears he is looking right at me. You can see the head of the mate appearing just above the nest on the right side. The nest is deep and so far I am not seeing the heads of any young osprey, so I have to assume they have not hatched yet. I hope you had a great Mother’s Day if you live in the U.S. Have a great week.