Osprey nesting box
Jul 4, 2018 18:08:41 #
Took these images a couple of weeks ago in the Robinson Preserve in Bradenton, Fl.
I am estimating that the poles are 30' to 40' high. The female lays 2 to 4 eggs and they take about 35 days to hatch. They usually mate for life. Planning on going back in a week or two to see if we have any young chicks.
Don
I am estimating that the poles are 30' to 40' high. The female lays 2 to 4 eggs and they take about 35 days to hatch. They usually mate for life. Planning on going back in a week or two to see if we have any young chicks.
Don
Jul 4, 2018 18:10:40 #
TBerwick
Loc: Houston, Texas
Looking the download for #2, they are definitely aware that you are there. Talk about a piercing stare.
Jul 4, 2018 18:53:11 #
You are correct TBerwick, they were fully aware of my presence. Thanks for viewing and commenting.
Don
Don
Jul 4, 2018 18:58:54 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
Took these images a couple of weeks ago in the Robinson Preserve in Bradenton, Fl.
I am estimating that the poles are 30' to 40' high. The female lays 2 to 4 eggs and they take about 35 days to hatch. They usually mate for life. Planning on going back in a week or two to see if we have any young chicks.
Don
I am estimating that the poles are 30' to 40' high. The female lays 2 to 4 eggs and they take about 35 days to hatch. They usually mate for life. Planning on going back in a week or two to see if we have any young chicks.
Don
Very nice Don, hope you see some chicks
Jul 4, 2018 19:56:49 #
Wonderful set, Don and excellent shot of the proud parents!!!
I know they mate for life, that's why this year was so upsetting when Gracie didn't return, but thankfully George found a new mate and now 3 eggs later.
Hopefully your osprey didn't have more than 3 eggs... a lot of the time the runt doesn't make it because the two older siblings pick on them, especially if the fish doesn't come in regularly.
Keep us posted!
I know they mate for life, that's why this year was so upsetting when Gracie didn't return, but thankfully George found a new mate and now 3 eggs later.
Hopefully your osprey didn't have more than 3 eggs... a lot of the time the runt doesn't make it because the two older siblings pick on them, especially if the fish doesn't come in regularly.
Keep us posted!
Jul 5, 2018 08:29:09 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
Took these images a couple of weeks ago in the Robinson Preserve in Bradenton, Fl.
I am estimating that the poles are 30' to 40' high. The female lays 2 to 4 eggs and they take about 35 days to hatch. They usually mate for life. Planning on going back in a week or two to see if we have any young chicks.
Don
I am estimating that the poles are 30' to 40' high. The female lays 2 to 4 eggs and they take about 35 days to hatch. They usually mate for life. Planning on going back in a week or two to see if we have any young chicks.
Don
Very nice set Don!
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Jul 5, 2018 21:45:48 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
Took these images a couple of weeks ago in the Robinson Preserve in Bradenton, Fl.
I am estimating that the poles are 30' to 40' high. The female lays 2 to 4 eggs and they take about 35 days to hatch. They usually mate for life. Planning on going back in a week or two to see if we have any young chicks.
Don
I am estimating that the poles are 30' to 40' high. The female lays 2 to 4 eggs and they take about 35 days to hatch. They usually mate for life. Planning on going back in a week or two to see if we have any young chicks.
Don
The one on the left is a parent. The one on the right is a juvenile, you may be too late. They will usually have eggs in the nest by early to mid April. Theyoung grow fast. The young one must be just starting to fly. Bill PS. The one on the left has an eye problem
Jul 6, 2018 08:55:17 #
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