The Osprey are returning to northeast Ct. First one to return.
Mar 21, 2024 19:25:40 #
I have been monitoring Osprey nests for Audubon for several years and they are returning. This is my first one to return. We track departure and return date and primarily track new additions to the population. DDT nearly destroyed them and they are making an excellent comeback.
The male and female split up and leave separately, going their own ways, for their winter homes in Central America and then meet back at the same nest in the spring. Food for thought!
The male and female split up and leave separately, going their own ways, for their winter homes in Central America and then meet back at the same nest in the spring. Food for thought!
Mar 21, 2024 19:42:19 #
Mar 21, 2024 20:10:31 #
DaveO wrote:
I have been monitoring Osprey nests for Audubon for several years and they are returning. This is my first one to return. We track departure and return date and primarily track new additions to the population. DDT nearly destroyed them and they are making an excellent comeback.
The male and female split up and leave separately, going their own ways, for their winter homes in Central America and then meet back at the same nest in the spring. Food for thought!
The male and female split up and leave separately, going their own ways, for their winter homes in Central America and then meet back at the same nest in the spring. Food for thought!
Dave I love these guys and see one or two often in the wildlife area where I go - but they are always too far away to crop to anything this clear
You've done a super job 
Mar 21, 2024 20:35:23 #
DaveO wrote:
I have been monitoring Osprey nests for Audubon for several years and they are returning. This is my first one to return. We track departure and return date and primarily track new additions to the population. DDT nearly destroyed them and they are making an excellent comeback.
The male and female split up and leave separately, going their own ways, for their winter homes in Central America and then meet back at the same nest in the spring. Food for thought!
The male and female split up and leave separately, going their own ways, for their winter homes in Central America and then meet back at the same nest in the spring. Food for thought!
Great capture Dave, I have been watching a pair rebuild their nest, it was take over by a pair of eagles before being completely blown away in one of the stores. But the Osprey are completely undaunted and were busy furnishing their new home.
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Mar 21, 2024 22:38:03 #
DaveO wrote:
I have been monitoring Osprey nests for Audubon for several years and they are returning. This is my first one to return. We track departure and return date and primarily track new additions to the population. DDT nearly destroyed them and they are making an excellent comeback.
The male and female split up and leave separately, going their own ways, for their winter homes in Central America and then meet back at the same nest in the spring. Food for thought!
The male and female split up and leave separately, going their own ways, for their winter homes in Central America and then meet back at the same nest in the spring. Food for thought!
Great pic! I like it!
P. S. He looks cold :)
Mar 22, 2024 05:06:42 #
UTMike wrote:
Good news and photo, Dave!
First shot for me this year! I do reports to Audubon about every ten days. Keeps me off the streets and out of the bosses view!
Mar 22, 2024 05:09:42 #
joecichjr wrote:
Dave I love these guys and see one or two often in the wildlife area where I go - but they are always too far away to crop to anything this clear You've done a super job
You've done a super job Thank you! Around here, northeast Ct, they often build nests on cell towers or an occasional platform. Long focal lengths allow me to determine sex and identify the fast growing offspring from adults.
Mar 22, 2024 05:11:30 #
taffspride wrote:
Great capture Dave, I have been watching a pair re... (show quote)
I get territorial fights on occasion, mostly from other Osprey, crows or local Eagles.
Mar 22, 2024 05:19:42 #
NateB wrote:
Great pic! I like it!
P. S. He looks cold :)
P. S. He looks cold :)
After spending the winter basking in the sun, it was exposed to windy temps in the 20's and 30's. Their diet is almost completely comprised of fish, so frequent dunks in cold water doesn't help!
Mar 22, 2024 05:33:48 #
DaveO wrote:
I have been monitoring Osprey nests for Audubon for several years and they are returning. This is my first one to return. We track departure and return date and primarily track new additions to the population. DDT nearly destroyed them and they are making an excellent comeback.
The male and female split up and leave separately, going their own ways, for their winter homes in Central America and then meet back at the same nest in the spring. Food for thought!
The male and female split up and leave separately, going their own ways, for their winter homes in Central America and then meet back at the same nest in the spring. Food for thought!
Mar 22, 2024 05:59:48 #
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Mar 22, 2024 08:10:03 #
tcthome wrote:
Yup, about that time1 Nice photo.
The GBH have been back for a few weeks.Mar 22, 2024 09:49:36 #
Mar 22, 2024 09:55:50 #
imagemeister wrote:
Good to see and know ! 8-) .....thanks for sharing
Good morning! You may get some lazy ones that stop and stay in your area!
Your climate is pretty darn good!
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