One adult male observed sitting on the perch near the nesting platform. Distant calling heard. Could not see into nest to determine if there was another individual present.
Two adults observed. Male laying in nest with a flat back. Female flying overhead, then landed and switched. Male flew off and the female laying in the nest.
One juvenile is observed in the nest, calling upon approach. An adult female is present on the perch pole who does not seem to respond to the calling of the juvenile.
Two adults are present, one in the nest and one on the perch pole nearby. One juvenile is present. There is aggressive calling noted upon observation, however it is not clear which individual is responsible.
One individual is observed brooding in the nest. The vantage point for this nest is not optimal, so activity is difficult to observe. Calling is noted upon leaving the area, though it is not possible to tell what it is in response to.
Two individuals are seen in the nest, and call for the duration of the approach, observation and retreat. It is nearly impossible to see whether or not there are chicks in the nest due to the high phrag.
No individuals are able to be seen by the observer due to the tall phragmites. No individuals were heard by the observer until the end of her efforts to see the nest through the trees. One 5 burst call is noted, and then the individual falls silent.
Phragmites are too high to see the nest clearly. One individual is seen through the reeds, and calls repeatedly. It is unknown whether or not there was a second individual seen in the area, as visibility was not ideal .
Extensive calling is heard from the roadside. Female is seen in the nest, quiet and motionless during observation duration. Upon leaving the female calls again repeatedly. The perch pole is not visible from the current vantage point due to overgrowth of phragmites.
Extensive calling with four or five bursts each time over short intervals. This individual flies off after a short while. There is no sign of another present in the area. There are no signs of chick though the incubation process is not occurring any longer.
Male and female are present. Female does not sit in the nest, but is perched on the edge and leans in ward. Male calls, possibly alerting to the observer's approach as direct eye-contact was perceived by the observer. Calls were loud and frequent from the male and were noted as the observer left the area for quite a distance. Nearby grasses make visualization of the area a challenge.
This nest has definitely two nestlings this year! The best spot for viewing is on the bird blind just southeast of the Cattus boathouse site. Stop by our nature center for more osprey viewing tips :)
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