The world as I see it
The two remaining osprey chicks are getting bigger and changing color. I read that they have a huge growth spurt between 20-30 days after hatching. So I'm thinking that in another week they should be hitting that growth spurt. Now if they can just make it through this triple digit heat wave.
I took some photos of the osprey in the evening last night. We have been having record breaking heat and it's just too hot to be out during the day. And it's only going to get worse over the next few days. I hope the birds are able to withstand this heat. I liked how …
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 …
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 is staying close to the nest and checking on his family.
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