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Apr 13, 2024 18:55:25   #
Doug Gaudette
 
A few days back I posted some photos of Ospreys fighting (see attached). I wasn’t sure whether this was a mock fight or an actual confrontation as I had never seen a third Osprey in the area. Today my question was answered as the intruder buzzed the nest as the nesting pair were present. Needless to say they were not happy. There was another chase which I was not able to capture (boy these birds are fast). I was able to snap a few of the uninvited guest over the nest. I suspect that this situation is not settled and there will be more opportunities for photos. I certainly hope so.
Thanks,
Doug

This is one of the fight photos I posted a few days back.
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Apr 13, 2024 21:07:13   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Another fine set, Doug!

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Apr 13, 2024 21:55:58   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
Great shot ! I have seen this before and my take is the intruder is a yearling juvie from this nest from last year looking for something to eat ......

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Apr 13, 2024 22:05:34   #
Doug Gaudette
 
imagemeister wrote:
Great shot ! I have seen this before and my take is the intruder is a yearling juvie from this nest from last year looking for something to eat ......


You know, I was thinking the same thing. I wonder how long he’ll stay around and harass his parents. Thanks for the feedback.

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Apr 13, 2024 22:11:21   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
Doug Gaudette wrote:
You know, I was thinking the same thing. I wonder how long he’ll stay around and harass his parents. Thanks for the feedback.


Usually, the juvie gets the message and does not persist !

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Apr 14, 2024 05:53:10   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
Doug Gaudette wrote:
A few days back I posted some photos of Ospreys fighting (see attached). I wasn’t sure whether this was a mock fight or an actual confrontation as I had never seen a third Osprey in the area. Today my question was answered as the intruder buzzed the nest as the nesting pair were present. Needless to say they were not happy. There was another chase which I was not able to capture (boy these birds are fast). I was able to snap a few of the uninvited guest over the nest. I suspect that this situation is not settled and there will be more opportunities for photos. I certainly hope so.
Thanks,
Doug
A few days back I posted some photos of Ospreys fi... (show quote)



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Apr 14, 2024 08:24:45   #
tcthome Loc: NJ
 
Nice action!

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Apr 14, 2024 10:02:33   #
raymondh Loc: Walker, MI
 
UTMike wrote:
Another fine set, Doug!


Yes indeed!

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Apr 14, 2024 13:38:44   #
jimvanells Loc: Augusta, GA
 
Excellent series!

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Apr 16, 2024 19:29:38   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
Doug Gaudette wrote:
A few days back I posted some photos of Ospreys fighting (see attached). I wasn’t sure whether this was a mock fight or an actual confrontation as I had never seen a third Osprey in the area. Today my question was answered as the intruder buzzed the nest as the nesting pair were present. Needless to say they were not happy. There was another chase which I was not able to capture (boy these birds are fast). I was able to snap a few of the uninvited guest over the nest. I suspect that this situation is not settled and there will be more opportunities for photos. I certainly hope so.
Thanks,
Doug
A few days back I posted some photos of Ospreys fi... (show quote)


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Apr 18, 2024 16:26:44   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
Doug Gaudette wrote:
A few days back I posted some photos of Ospreys fighting (see attached). I wasn’t sure whether this was a mock fight or an actual confrontation as I had never seen a third Osprey in the area. Today my question was answered as the intruder buzzed the nest as the nesting pair were present. Needless to say they were not happy. There was another chase which I was not able to capture (boy these birds are fast). I was able to snap a few of the uninvited guest over the nest. I suspect that this situation is not settled and there will be more opportunities for photos. I certainly hope so.
Thanks,
Doug
A few days back I posted some photos of Ospreys fi... (show quote)


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