Osprey

[gleeber]

If anyone is interested in seeing nesting Ospreys on their way to Inverness, PM me and I will tell you where. It's right at the side of the road and binoculars are good enough to get a good view.

[htwood]

oh mannn, what I would give to see nesting ospreys!

Awhile back, I was driving the california coastal highway just north of Jenner, its like the Berriedale braes (for 18 miles) with a carful of friends. This FAB osprey was flying right at the cliff's edge, looking like a photo in the audubon society, with a big fish in its talons. I said "Pass me my bins" and got 4 women shouting "Git me outta this car before we go over"....ah, good times.

Anyhoo, good post gleeber, and happy viewing to all.

[Kenn]

You really do know how to upset a girl don't you gleeber! By the time I get north those ospreys will be migrating south..ohhhh well back to the live-cam..SIGHHHHHHH.

[gleeber]

One of the most amazing things about nesting ospreys is the nest. It must be at least 6 feet across and made with mostly twigs. There's probably soft material mixed in but I didnt want to go too close.
I'm sure the nest will still be there next time you pass Lizz and htwood it's pretty much on the flat and if the tides out you'll be safe enough.

[kas]

If we are in the same place gleeber, I am delighted to announce 3 young have fledged from this nest this year. Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was watching them today and the three young were all perched in the nest, flying back and fore to other perches. One adult was also close by and I think this was Mum due to the heavy markings on the chest.

One of the young must have thought he was a wader as he kept going onto the ground and paddling in the water. I had a fantastic time watching them, they have always been by favourite bird and it was because of these birds in this location that I became interested in birds years back. They have moved nest a few times this last few years, but have always been in the same 1km square.

Below is 2 very dodgy pics, one is of the one that thought it was a wader and then the other 2 young on the nest.

Now you need a lisence to photograph schedule 1 birds (which Ospreys are) on their nest, but this was taken with a telescope at a good distance (hence the rubbish quality)away from the nest on a public road. Just in case anyone thinks I having been breaking the law.

[Farmer Billy]

Really do not want to rub it in, but we have the pleasure of watching young osprey flying over us on a daily basis,they keep eyeing up our ponds, we are sure there are no fish in it but they must be keeping a close eye on them just in case.I think it is more a question of look mom & dad I am great at this flying lark!!!!

[margaret]

Thankyou for directions.Heading there now.

[Sporran]

WE TOOK THIS PHOTO AT FIRST LANDING STATE PARK, VIRGINIA, IN JUNE. I THINK THE BIRD IS AN OSPREY, BUT PERHAPS SOME OF OUR ORGER ORNITHOLOGISTS CAN CONFIRM IF THIS IS THE CASE OR NOT.