They returned on or about 11 April. At first there were 7 Osprey flying around our local lake trying to decide the rightful owner of the raised platform nest. An Osprey would land on the nest and be bombarded by others trying to drive it off. The final ownership determination was made within a day. The female has also arrived and nest building is ongoing.
Great shots of the Ospreys
Nice elevated view you have there!
BboH
Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD
Ospreys are interesting...
They pair, raise young then separate for the winter, coming back together in the spring (please- correct my timing if I have it wrong).
When the eggs have been laid, momma stays with them, not leaving the nest. Daddy leaves the nest at first light and doesn't return home without something to eat for all.
Momma just sits there and watches them grow.
Fine set H.R. Some have started to hatch here in Florida.
Don
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