As of July 24, EH has yet to fledge. The juvenile has been exercising its wing muscles in anticipation of its initial flight. Juvenile osprey normally take their first flights 7 - 8 weeks after hatching. Tuesday, July 25th, will be nine weeks since EH hatched. It's possible that EH has developed a bit slower as Jasper did not provide a steady stream of fish in the early developmental stage this season as he had been in the past, which required Bea to leave the nest to provide nourishment for EH.

Bea and Jasper continue to provide EH with fish and are often seen near the nest. Most likely encouraging EH to take flight.

Today marks the 48th day since EH hatched.  Initially after the two chicks hatched, Jasper did not provide fish as he has done in the past. Often, the chicks were left alone while Bea set out to find food. The first chick, JK, died about one week after hatching. Crows have often been seen about the nest and tower, so we're thinking that maybe JK was attacked while Bea was away. 

EH, the second chick, is now 48 days old and has grown into a young juvenile. As either parent brings fish to the nest, EH is quite eager to receive and pester Bea as she still tries to feed EH.