The pair has begun mating often and Jasper now turns his back to Bea and spread his wings out and down with tail depressed. These are signs usually seen at the beginning of the season when the pair is re-united. Such a strange season we are having.
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A comment in our last post asked if they pair could have another brood. It is a rare event that osprey have a second brood, but I did find it documented in Scotland thirty four years ago. Our pair, Bea and Jasper, have begun mating again so who knows. It would be great if that happened.
15 comments:
Wonderful to think we might get to see some activity after all. Thanks for the information. I'll keep watching and hoping!
Vivian, GA
I have done some "Time Lapse" screenshot of the nest. While I am no expert (just a programmer) I have noted in these crude time lapse shots what appears to be definite mating, that's why I asked the question yesterday.
Over the course of an hour it seemed that they mated once - maybe twice.
Let's hope for the best.
She's brought another pine cone!
The nest is looking really nice! Hope we have some eggs in it soon!
Vivian, GA
Thanks for BEAutiful close up this morning!
Olga.
Is Bea sitting on an egg this Sunday afternoon? Hope so!
Vivian, GA
Hey Vivian,
There is no egg.
Ah yes. I see the empty nest. :-( They've made a nice repair to the nest, but guess they used up all their "egg energy."
Vivian, GA
Haven't seen an osprey on the nest for several days. Do you think they're already heading south?
Vivian, GA
No sooner did I post my last message, did an osprey appear! :-)
Vivian, GA
Hey Vivian,
They are both still hanging around our office. From timt to time they make an appearance on the tower.
This is so cool! I wish we did more stuff like this in Beaufort, there's no shortage of nests around town.
It was nice to see an osprey on the nest this morning. I believe it was female, so maybe a last look at Bea? I guess she and Jasper will be leaving soon for their winter home.
Vivian, GA
Hi
5 p. m. Aug. 28.
Both birds were on the nest!
I think they trying to say good bye to us.
Have a nice trip Bea and Jasper!
Hope to see you next spring!
Olga. ON.
Jan. 12
9:25 am.
An osprey on the nest!
Olga. ON
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