We have our second egg at 1:49 pm, Friday, February 19th.
19 February 2016
18 February 2016
17 February 2016
We have our first egg of the 2016 season. Viewer Beth, from Ohio, spotted the egg last evening about 6:12 p.m.
This egg is the earliest one laid for Bea and Jasper. All of their previous eggs were laid in March:
This will mark the 16th egg the pair has had since their arrival in 2011. Last year was the first season the pair had a successful clutch of three eggs, all of which fledged.
The red glow seen in the photos is from the beacon light located to the right side of the platform. This beacon is necessary due to our close proximity to Hilton Head's airport.
Clutch sizes can range from 1 - 4, though we have always have three. Both Bea and Jasper will incubate the egg(s) though Bea will spend the majority of her time incubating.
Eggs vary considerably in coloration but typically have a cream-colored base with blotches of some secondary color. The eggs usually hatched a few days apart so we could see another today or in the coming days. Stay tuned!!
This egg is the earliest one laid for Bea and Jasper. All of their previous eggs were laid in March:
This will mark the 16th egg the pair has had since their arrival in 2011. Last year was the first season the pair had a successful clutch of three eggs, all of which fledged.
The red glow seen in the photos is from the beacon light located to the right side of the platform. This beacon is necessary due to our close proximity to Hilton Head's airport.
Clutch sizes can range from 1 - 4, though we have always have three. Both Bea and Jasper will incubate the egg(s) though Bea will spend the majority of her time incubating.
Eggs vary considerably in coloration but typically have a cream-colored base with blotches of some secondary color. The eggs usually hatched a few days apart so we could see another today or in the coming days. Stay tuned!!
16 February 2016
11 February 2016
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.
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