Thank you all for your input. These guys will be around throughout the summer. Hope to get a few shots of the little ones. I’d love to get a photo or two of them actually catching the fish but I have no idea where they find the fish. I have my work cut out for me as there is water all around.

The Osprey are back in Southern Maine and I couldn’t be happier. This guy is enjoying his lunch and does not appear willing to share. These were taken on different days but his determination to eat his meal without interruption is the same. Enjoy.
Doug

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

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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Again, thanks to all who offered a comment. Raining here for the next couple of days so no good photo opportunities. Happy Spring.
Doug

Thanks to all for your responses. I will keep my eyes open for a third Osprey which will help answer the question of what’s going on.
Doug

The Osprey are back in Southern Maine. It’s another sure sign of Spring. Yesterday the sky was a beautiful shade of blue and the Osprey were active and verbal. I spotted these two flying around above the nest and couldn’t decide if this was some type of “mock” fighting or if in fact an intruder had arrived. I have never seen more than two Osprey, but perhaps this is a recent arrival. In any event, they put on quite a show. Hope you enjoy the photos.
Doug

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Beautiful shots, great work. Thanks for posting.
Doug

Thanks to all for taking the time to reply. I very much appreciate your input and knowledge.
Doug

Yes, parts of Maine got 2 feet (or more) of snow with lots of wind, tree damage and loss of power. I’m in southern Maine on the coast so no snow at my house. I’m very happy about that. Actually, I’ve been in Maine for over 20 years many years before I retired. The Osprey has returned. He was spotted a few days ago.
Thanks for your input.

Could it be a young one? It was much smaller than the Red Tails I usually see.

Wouldn’t having a drone be fun.

Thanks for your input. I don’t think it’s a red tail. I’ve seen and photographed many of them and this guy was much smaller.

Thanks in advance for your help. I’ve checked a number of resources and I’m having difficulty identifying this hawk like bird. Of course it would help if I had a photo of the top of his body, but he flew right over my car and took off. These are the only shots I could get. He’s not a large bird, if that helps with your ID. Again, thanks for your help. Osprey should be returning to Maine in a week or two. Those I can identify.
Doug

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Thank you Mike.