These are our "local" Osprey returning to this nest in Spring Lake, NJ every spring.
Once Osprey pick a spot to nest, they return to the same spot, in this case nest, every year.
Osprey mate for life, incubate their eggs for about 5 weeks...
then in late August, they head south for winter.
The young birds leave the nest 8 - 10 weeks after hatching.
The male and female travel to seperate locations, as far south as South America,
yet return to the same area, if not the same nest, the following year.
I only say one young Osprey in the nest.
Sharing today's images with Eileen at
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for Saturday Critters
Hello Debbie,
ReplyDeleteThe Ospreys are one of my favorite summer birds. I am always happy to see them return to our area. Your photos are awesome, well done. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
That is so cool. I have seen ospreys when we travel to other areas but I don't think they come to Oklahoma.
ReplyDeleteThe nest we can see on camera on the island has 3 chicks now. One egg hasn’t hatched.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, Debbie.
Wonderful to see!
ReplyDeleteYou only one in the next -- but that's a lot more than I've ever seen! They are gorgeous birds! I'd be thrilled with a sighting like that!
ReplyDeleteSo good to see :)
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It is interesting that they go for separate holidays in the winter yet get back together for the summer. Great shits as usual.
ReplyDeleteThere is a large tower here they nest on every year in the city they put a camera on them so you can see the progress.
ReplyDeleteCathy
They are a cool bird. We have been seeing dozens and dozens of eagles, but no osprey.
ReplyDeleteWow! Awesome photos of the Osprey ~ thanks, ~ hugs,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
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It's so fascinating with birds returning to the same spot every year for nesting.We have doves and black birds doing that. We get to know them. Great shots of the Ospreys.
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ReplyDeleteThis blog post beautifully captures the fascinating life cycle of Ospreys in Spring Lake, NJ. It's incredible how these majestic birds exhibit such loyalty to their nesting sites, returning year after year and reuniting despite their long journeys to separate wintering grounds. Your observations and photos bring this natural spectacle to life, offering a glimpse into the dedicated family dynamics of these remarkable raptors. Thank you for sharing this intimate look at your local Ospreys, and for contributing to the appreciation of wildlife through Saturday Critters!
Debbie, thanks for sharing all the details and the images of the Ospreys. I find them fascinating too.
ReplyDeleteLove how some of these birds mate for life and some even care totally for their younglings. One example is the Greater Hornbill or the Malabar Pied Hornbill here in our part of the world. Sarus cranes are the same. In fact if one partner dies, the other does not survive or will never ever mate with another partner.
Been a while I stopped by and was such a pleasure to find these images. Thank you.
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So lovely.
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