Saturday Critters #648

This Osprey couple take up residence in this nest

I have been periodically checking in on an Osprey Nest in Spring Lake Heights, NJ

The nest is pretty easy to see and getting pictures of the birds is not too challenging.

Unlike many birds, both sexes of Osprey are similar in appearance.

The female is larger, up to 20% larger than the male and she is a heftier bird.

The females also have more brown coloring on their chests.

I think this is a female.

It is the occupant of this nest, no partner and there does not seem to be any eggs.

Always on the lookout for any prey.

Showing off its talons.

Osprey generally live about 10 years but can live for as long as 20 years.

Osprey will usually return to the same nest each year.

If you observe two birds on a nest early in the season, 

it is probably the same couple returning to the same nest structure.
Osprey pairs are monogamous and often mate for life.

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Seeds And Such...

 Take one, Leave one...Seeds and Trinkets

This trinket box on Trenton Avenue in Point Pleasant, NJ is a miniature exchange station,

similar to the little "free libraries" you see.

Community driven, where individuals exchange small items like pins, stickers, seeds,

postcards, book markers, shells, sea glass, small paintings and so much more.

Let your imagination be your guide!

I found this on Instagram, I also received a few messages from friends...

"have you seen this"?

Mackenzie is the keeper of the box.

- I really loved the way it was decorated -

 I left 3 of my decorated shells in exchange for 

these 2 items...orange sunflower seeds and a small bottle of lavender driftwood scented oil.

This is a thing, you know...if you are curious about the whole thing,

information about this trinket exchange can be found at

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Is there a blog about this you ask, well yes, yes there is.

Everything you need to know can be found here.