29 January 2016

Bea arrived yesterday, January 28th at 12:39. 2016 marks the sixth year that this pair has made the nest, atop our communications tower, their home. There are never guarantees with wildlife, so the fact that both Jasper and Bea have returned safely is great news.

The pair will most likely begin their courtship and mating can begin at almost any time.  Their time will also be spent repairing the nest. Jasper has already begun bringing in sticks and moss and with Bea’s arrival the nest should come together quickly.

9 comments:

birdgirl said...

What a beautiful sight!!! Hoping for a great season!

Vivian, GA

Anonymous said...

Welcome back beautiful birds!
Glad to see you again!
Thanks Moderator for closeups this morning!
Olga. Canada.

moderator said...

Good afternoon Olga. Thanks for joining us this season!!!

Anonymous said...

I've been watching your camera for last three years.
Thanks Palmetto El. for opportunity to see osprey family!

Olga. Canada.
P. S. My father was born in Russia in small town called Skopin (Eng. Osprey).

moderator said...

Thank you for being a long time participant of our osprey cam. Wishing you and our osprey family a wonderful 2016.

Anonymous said...

Terrific closeups this afternoon-many thanks!!

Beth/Oh

Anonymous said...

Lovely day @ the nest - looks like around 70!
First egg last year was 3/2, might we be earlier
this year :) since Bea and Jasper arrived early.

Beth/Oh

moderator said...

Hey Beth,

The pair has begun mating so it is possible to have an earlier date than last year for the arrival of the first egg.

Anonymous said...

Many thanks for the closeups this am (!)
Bea has been on the nest a lot - eggs soon ❤️

Beth/Oh