We don't know how it happened, but one of the little osprey babies fell from the nest yesterday. I know Mother Nature can be harsh but it still makes me sad.
Sadness in the Nest
Bringing Home the Bacon (Fish)
There wasn't very much activity at the nest when I first arrived. Mom was just sitting there and the babies were probably sleeping. Dad was nowhere in sight. The only activity was a gray squirrel running along a log and he didn't stick around very long It was getting hot and I was about ready …
Redecorating the Nest
While dad stood watch, momma osprey decided it was time to redecorate the nest. With three new little ones, some changes needed to be made. Dad keeping watch Mom's first trip to gather twigs She took 2 trips from the nest to gather material. Second trip Dad decided he should probably help out and brought …
Daddy Osprey Fly-Over
Daddy osprey is staying close to the nest and checking on his family.
Osprey Family
I'm hoping to follow this osprey family and the babies grow up. After sitting on her eggs in the nest for more than a month, the babies were finally born. You can barely see the babies heads at this point. I will continue to watch them grow.
Through My Lens 