LibbyM
Description
New in 2023, platform installed behind park office, 2025 added a nest perch and starter nest material to entice osprey to deter vultures
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2026 Season Data
Nest Status
active
Clutch Status
hatched
Young Status
brooding
Clutch history milestones
March 31, 2026
April 30, 2026
April 30, 2026
Brood history milestones
June 9, 2026
unknown
unknown
3
Activity log
| Date | Watcher | Adults | Eggs | Young | Observations | Photo | Edit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 8 | baygirl | 0 | N | N | |||
| March 25 | baygirl | 0 | N | N | |||
| Note: | Black vulture perched on top of cam cover | ||||||
| March 30 | baygirl | 1 | N | N | |||
| Note: | viewing by nest cam today, appears to be female off and on nest, doesn’t appear to be the nesting female from 2025 but could be the interloper from last season as there was at least 1 contender for the male, strong ssw winds all day, hi 67 | ||||||
| March 30 | baygirl | 1 | N | N | |||
| Note: | Scuffle with the female and another osprey that I’m not certain was male or female but then hearing ospreys off cam view so hoping for better views tomorrow , nest material and platform condition is good | ||||||
| March 31 | baygirl | 2 | N | N | |||
| Note: | I believe the pair from last year has arrived to the nest, there may be some challengers | ||||||
| April 1 | baygirl | 2 | N | N | |||
| Note: | Seeing last seasons pair on nest | ||||||
| April 1 | baygirl | 2 | N | N | |||
| Note: | Interloping female with large necklace and darker head spending too much time on the empty nest, male showing up and shows stress behavior with this different female | ||||||
| April 4 | baygirl | 2 | N | N | |||
| Note: | Resident male brought in a large fish, ate it on t perch, then resident female finished it on t perch, | ||||||
| April 6 | baygirl | 2 | N | N | |||
| Note: | Wow what excitement at this nest, there is at least 1 extra pair challenging the resident pair, a very bold female drops in, but they are a team( somewhat) and are keeping the nest for themselves - so far! Male brought in a partial fish and them an entire fish for the female | ||||||
| April 7 | baygirl | 2 | N | N | |||
| Note: | Observing nest cam, resident pair still getting re bonded, male a bit squirrelly but he is bringing in fish to share, did not see the female intruder today tho I might have missed her, nest material wrack is getting blown about in the strong winds, | ||||||
| April 12 | baygirl | 2 | N | N | |||
| Note: | Not an impressive showing by the male, he continues to mantle even without fish, and not a great nest material provider but she sticks around. I believe the male in particular is young, pehaps 4 yr old bird. He will mature. Both nest cupping a bit today | ||||||
| April 18 | baygirl | 2 | N | N | |||
| Note: | Male off nest most of today, not surprising as the coast was fogged in, conditions make fishing difficult, some soft nest material brought to nest for nest bowl | ||||||
| April 27 | baygirl | 2 | N | N | |||
| Note: | Female is testing out her nest bowl, male is still squirrelie at times, mantling in her presence, curious at this point in the season | ||||||
| April 30 | baygirl | 2 | 1 | N | incubation | ||
| Note: | Female laid egg around 5 ish this morning , some drama ensued when the over zealous male was moving nest cup fluff and rolled the egg under a branch, female worked hard and was able to extract the egg from the nest rail and returned it to the nest cup. The male appears excited. | ||||||
| May 3 | baygirl | 1 | 2 | N | incubation | ||
| Note: | 2nd egg laid around 2 am? Pair doing good | ||||||
| May 6 | baygirl | 2 | 3 | N | incubation | ||
| Note: | 3rd egg laid sometime middle of the night, possibly around 3:45? Male enjoys incubating, hope he begins to fish more regularly | ||||||
| May 17 | baygirl | 1 | 3 | N | incubation | ||
| Note: | At site also viewing nest cam, do not see male near nest , female on eggs | ||||||
| May 17 | baygirl | 2 | 3 | N | incubation | ||
| Note: | Male arrived and incubated female up on corner boards preened then flew out towards direction of canal | ||||||
| May 20 | baygirl | 2 | U | N | incubation | ||
| Note: | Observed male bring large headless fish this morning via nest cam, not viewed at site. The park office is very busy and this may keep the ospr farther off nest, also with heat over 90 they are perching in the pines for shade | ||||||
| May 21 | baygirl | 2 | 3 | N | incubation | ||
| Note: | I’ve been observing the cam since day break and unless I missed it I have not seen the male deliver a fish. He likes to incubate and the female may have fished for herself this morning though her crop is not full. This male is not consistently providing at this point. Once eggs hatch he must increase the amount and regularity of fish deliveries. At 3 nests with nestlings and senior pairs directly in view of my home, I have observed fish deliveries this morning starting at 6:30. The males fishing prowess is going to be key to the success of this nest, once again. He has been bringing in large fish when he delivers, but soon it must be many times per day. | ||||||
| May 22 | baygirl | 1 | 3 | N | incubation | ||
| Note: | Rain, one deep, from cam it appears female | ||||||
| May 26 | baygirl | 2 | 3 | N | incubation | ||
| Note: | Male brought flounder , he likes to incubate, fog and rain continuing, this has been a very intense weather period for nesting ospreys beginning 5-22, pairs with eggs seem to be doing ok, those with tiny nestlings are struggling | ||||||
| May 29 | baygirl | 2 | 3 | N | incubation | ||
| Note: | Have not seen fish delivery on nest cam rewind tho I might have missed it since I do not have time to rewind second by second, I did see switch out on eggs and female leave and return with large branch. Nest rim looks good for next weeks hatch, fingers crossed for a productive season here , many have failed Truck traffic flushed female off nest , and there is a piece of yellow rope in the nest, that’s extremely dangerous for talons but otherwise this nest does not have trash! | ||||||
| June 3 | baygirl | 2 | 3 | N | incubation | ||
| Note: | Pip watch starts tmr, my data - average hatch days in so del is 38 days, many nests have failed, here I am hopeful for at least 1 fledgling this season , 3 would be a celebration | ||||||
| June 4 | baygirl | 2 | 3 | N | incubation | ||
| Note: | Fish delivery, Switch out on eggs early, yellow rope in nest is unraveled on one end and at the nest cup, very dangerous | ||||||
| June 4 | baygirl | 2 | 3 | N | incubation | ||
| Note: | Male hanging around , lots of chirping and increased energy on the nest, hatch watch is on | ||||||
| June 6 | baygirl | 2 | 3 | N | incubation | ||
| Note: | Male joined Female at nest at 10 pm , flew to t perch, I notice males tend to hang around when egg is near hatch. And in general good to see at night! Tmr day 38 for first egg with 38 days the average for the many nests I monitor in so DE. | ||||||
| June 7 | baygirl | 2 | 3 | N | incubation | ||
| Note: | On rewind overnight I heard and saw disturbance at the nest, sounded like something was attempting to climb the pole, F jumped to the t perch and was looking down. This is why predator guards are critical. All is well, no hatch as of 9 :07 am | ||||||
| June 8 | baygirl | 2 | 3 | N | incubation | ||
| Note: | Male brought partial fish, female was hesitant and vocal to leave but took it away, male incubating, appears to be a pip, hole, in the middle egg when he rocks down to incubate. Day 39 for first laid egg , males typically will not brood so let’s see what this male who loves to incubate does with a nestling , his second season with young | ||||||
| June 9 | baygirl | 2 | 2 | 1 | feeding, young laying down | ||
| Note: | Hatchling revealed with the dawn! Let’s see what the male does, he was pulling at female feathers to incubate but she had a leftover and began feeding | ||||||
| June 9 | baygirl | 2 | U | 2 | feeding, young laying down | ||
| Note: | 2nd hatchling has arrived , let the story begin…. | ||||||
| June 9 | baygirl | 2 | 1 | 2 | incubation, feeding, young laying down | ||
| Note: | Good feeding around 7:30 this evening | ||||||
| June 10 | baygirl | 2 | 1 | 2 | incubation, feeding, young laying down | ||
| Note: | First feeding of the day just after 7 am. Hoping for 3rd hatch asap | ||||||
| June 10 | baygirl | 2 | 1 | 2 | incubation, feeding, young laying down | ||
| Note: | Good feeding, hoping for the third egg to hatch very soon, of the many nests I monitor in the watershed, just 2 still show 3 nestlings surviving , once upon a time 3 fledglings at nests was common | ||||||
| June 11 | baygirl | 2 | 1 | 2 | incubation, feeding, young laying down | ||
| Note: | Couple good feedings already this morning, the 3rd egg is about 6 days laid after the first, if it hatches that far behind it will be challenged but this male has matured AND is able to find fish so far bringing regular deliveries. Good sign but it’s a long season | ||||||
| June 11 | baygirl | 2 | 1 | 2 | incubation, feeding, young laying down | ||
| Note: | Plenty of feedings today. The piece of yellow rope is being tossed around the nest and was in the nest cup this evening. The end is fraying. That is very dangerous. | ||||||
| June 12 | baygirl | 2 | N | 3 | feeding, young laying down | ||
| Note: | 3rd hatch early this morning, feedings are regular, hopefully this tiny 3rd can catch up, the sibling aggression or lack of most anyway, will depend on the males fishing, so far he is able to provide, the nest proximity to bay and ocean may be in this family’s favor. | ||||||
| June 13 | baygirl | 2 | N | 3 | feeding, young laying down | ||
| Note: | Feeding just after 6 am, all 3 fed, keeping the faith here. So rare to have 3 chicks survive to fledge when once it was common, this nest is one of 4 that I am aware has 3 chicks | ||||||
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