Observations & Images
3 April 2007
Approximate age of nestling(s) in days: 6
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Observations & Images
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The female Osprey looks out at a new day. The object sticking up just to the left of her head is the tail end of a fish. |
| The male naps nearby. His peaceful repose is in stark contrast to the melee that developed later in the day that he would take part in. | |
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A visit to the nest by the male, at right, sparks a long monologue from the female. |
| After bringing a fish directly to the nest the male returns to the snag to dry his feathers. | |
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The male returns with another fish. |
| Back on the snag his attention is captured by an approaching threat. | |
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The male takes wing to defend the nest from two juvenile Bald Eagles that fly into the area. |
| Here an Eagle clutching a fish turns on its back to ward off an Osprey. | |
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The Eagle's companion swooped up causing the Ospreys to scatter but they soon returned to continue hounding the Eagles. |
| Four Ospreys were observed in the struggle. The female Osprey left the nest to join her mate while two Ospreys from a nearby nest flew over to lend their assistance. | |
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One of the Eagles appeared interested in the Osprey nest; circling twice overhead to take a look at it. |
| A concerted effort by the Ospreys finally drove the Eagles out of the area. | |
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High overhead during the battle could be seen an adult Bald Eagle who took no part in the engagement. All three Eagles left together. |
| Back in the nest the female Osprey watches the Eagles depart while she pants to catch her breath after the fight. | |
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The male Osprey is shortly back to napping as if nothing had happened. |