bob_G Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 I drove around checking nests and roosts today. No sign of osprey yet. But I fully expect I'll see they snagging freshly stocked trout tomorrow, if not the next day. The Sultan of Sluggo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 23 mins ago, bob_G said: I drove around checking nests and roosts today. No sign of osprey yet. …….did you make sure to check that roost off Old Dam Rd and look for any evidence of nest building atop the Rail Road Bridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_G Posted March 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 (edited) 26 mins ago, Joe G said: …….did you make sure to check that roost off Old Dam Rd and look for any evidence of nest building atop the Rail Road Bridge? Joe, The roosts off Old Dam Rd were the first ones I checked, followed by Mo Beach. All vacant. Nothing on the rr bridge yet. That's such a cool nest. The adults and chicks are completely oblivious by the bridge going up and down. Edited March 14, 2022 by bob_G The Sultan of Sluggo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 4 mins ago, bob_G said: Nothing on the rr bridge yet. That's such a cool nest. The adults and chicks are completely oblivious by the bridge going up and down. Bob, do you think it’s the same osprey from prior years coming back to the bridge roost? Seems to me, that is a pretty unusual roost to raise chicks and one that many, if not most, ospreys would not choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_G Posted March 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 22 mins ago, Joe G said: Bob, do you think it’s the same osprey from prior years coming back to the bridge roost? Seems to me, that is a pretty unusual roost to raise chicks and one that many, if not most, ospreys would not choose. I'd be inclined to believe so, just because the nest is in the exact location year after year. But how long do osprey live? Perhaps the chicks pick up the gauntlet and build their own nest after their parents move onto the great beyond. But I'll say, one of the coolest things Ive ever been treated to was when the chicks ventured on their maiden flight. I've personally seen it on two occasions. The parents force the issue by withholding food. Forcing them to leave the nest. The young birds begin flapping their wings, and suddenly learn their wings can lift them. Both times I saw their maiden flights, it was first thing in the morning. The chicks must have been real hungry, and mom parked herself on top of the span, about 100' away with a fresh fish. After many attempts and false starts, they suddenly took wing. Amazing sight! No longer restricted by the confined of the nest, they were not interested in mom, nor food. Using their newly found freedom, they flew all around the span of the bridge, barrel rolling around the span, vocalizing the entire time. Really cool sight, I felt sort of privileged to witness. Turkeybacn, rst3, zak-striper and 3 others 6 The Sultan of Sluggo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 6 mins ago, bob_G said: I'd be inclined to believe so, just because the nest is in the exact location year after year. Thanks. Yes. I’ve also noted that. The exact same location each year. Amazing isn’t it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishiniwuzfishin Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 Saw one flying over the yard today, near east branch of westport river. bdowning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfai Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 1 hour ago, bob_G said: Really cool sight, I felt sort of privileged to witness. Man, that would be so cool to see one take flight like this. Not easy to catch them flying for the first time just like a kid taking their first steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_G Posted March 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 25 mins ago, foxfai said: Man, that would be so cool to see one take flight like this. Not easy to catch them flying for the first time just like a kid taking their first steps. Foxfai, I have a large collection of osprey photos. When I was running the patrol boat for the town, I had permission to photograph them in their nests. I'd often get up on the roof of the patrol boat, and photograph them, while my protege ran the boat. Most of these were taken under 15' away. Popasilov, giant basshole and Turkeybacn 3 The Sultan of Sluggo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rst3 Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 Bird Observer has 18 sightings on Cape so far this months, though no doubt some posts are duplicate sightings of same bird. Earliest was March 8th PatchyFog 1 Fishing kills me exactly as it keeps me alive. Hemingway, Old Man and the Sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAQ Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 A place I fish has a pair that nests on the ground, strange behavior. Wonder if they have arrived yet. Embrace American Privilege Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBallGame Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 Nothing by the Wareham run. A few days behind from last year. (*member formerly known as 'wmitchell1') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdowning Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 Ill be in brewster and orleans on thurs. Will report any sightings. Pfantum Pfishah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound Fly Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 Was fascinated to learn while watching a pbs documentary rececently re the ct river osprey wherein they explained that the same male and female birds return to the same specific nest / location after each of their independent migrations south to as far as Brazil each year……wow When they return - strongest get the elevated nests while the weaker or less experienced nest on the ground where constant harassment my fox/ raccoon/ coyote —- survival of the fittest … bdowning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff270 Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 BB usually has a few nesting pairs. Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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