lost_bird
Description
Platform on private farm property across from where Mattapoisett Neck Rd. meets Harbor Rd. Neck. There is a camera on the platform (link below).
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2026 Season Data
Nest Status
active
Clutch Status
hatched
Young Status
brooding
Clutch history milestones
March 30, 2026
April 14, 2026
April 14, 2026
Brood history milestones
unknown
unknown
unknown
3
Activity log
| Date | Watcher | Adults | Eggs | Young | Observations | Photo | Edit |
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| March 24 | lost_bird | 0 | N | N | |||
| Note: | No osprey activity in vicinity of nest yet. FYI the nest cam is not yet focused on the nest. | ||||||
| March 30 | lost_bird | 2 | N | N |
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| Note: | Nest camera is now working correctly, and the first bird was on the nest this morning, and by this afternoon there are two! Nobody was there yesterday so am recording today as the arrival date. | ||||||
| April 14 | catbird | 2 | 1 | N | incubation |
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| Note: | Estimate first egg laid at 3pm on April 14th based on playback of livestream | ||||||
| April 16 | catbird | 2 | 1 | N | incubation |
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| Note: | Pair has been very active and sharing responsibilities. | ||||||
| April 17 | catbird | 2 | 2 | N | incubation |
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| Note: | Another egg this morning! Based on playback of livestream, the 2nd egg was laid at ~9am EDT on April 17th. | ||||||
| April 20 | catbird | 2 | 3 | N | incubation |
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| Note: | 3rd egg laid April 20th between ~6:30-6:45am EDT! | ||||||
| April 24 | catbird | 2 | 3 | N | incubation |
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| Note: | Pair remains very active and sharing responsibilities for incubation. Still 3 eggs in nest and breakfast delivered this morning! | ||||||
| April 28 | catbird | 2 | 3 | N | incubation |
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| Note: | Please note: camera is still working but not focused on nest as of ~10am on April 28th. Screenshot was taken at ~8:30am. | ||||||
| April 29 | lost_bird | 0 | N | N | |||
| Note: | FYI a request has been put in to fix the camera angle. Hoping it is back working soon, esp. in time for those eggs hatching! | ||||||
| April 29 | lost_bird | 2 | N | N | |||
| Note: | Happy to report that the camera is back in business! | ||||||
| April 29 | catbird | 2 | 3 | N | incubation |
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| Note: | Thank You! Camera is focused on nest again and all is well with our feathered friends. 3 eggs observed (photo not shown), Mom is incubating (they share responsibilities quite well), and Dad is keeping a watchful eye in this screenshot. | ||||||
| May 14 | catbird | 2 | 3 | N | incubation |
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| Note: | Changing of the guard! One month since first egg was laid and all is well at the nest. | ||||||
| May 19 | catbird | 2 | 3 | N | incubation |
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| Note: | 35 days since first egg was laid; no hatchlings to report as yet. Both parents sharing incubation responsibilities (not shown in this screenshot). | ||||||
| May 21 | catbird | 2 | 3 | N | incubation |
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| Note: | Day 37 (May 21) at ~6:45pm: Dad arrives with dinner for Mom, she eagerly grabs it, and he cares for the eggs while she enjoys some private time. Hopefully we'll have a hatchling soon for this wonderful pair, who have been remodeling and sharing incubation time all day! | ||||||
| May 22 | catbird | 2 | 3 | N | incubation | ||
| May 23 | catbird | 2 | 3 | N | incubation |
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| May 23 | catbird | 2 | 3 | N | incubation |
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| Note: | Patiently waiting and changing guard...fingers crossed for the pair. | ||||||
| May 24 | catbird | 2 | 2 | 1 | incubation, young laying down |
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| Note: | First egg hatched overnight, at ~4am! A fish was delivered this morning but so far no feeding observed. | ||||||
| May 24 | catbird | 2 | 2 | 1 | incubation, feeding, young laying down |
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| Note: | Feeding observed this afternoon. Hatchling is alert and seems to be doing OK.. | ||||||
| May 25 | catbird | 2 | 1 | 2 | incubation, feeding, young laying down |
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| Note: | 2nd egg hatched on Memorial Day, ~1am based on video playback. Dad brought fish for breakfast at ~8:30am and all seem to be doing well. | ||||||
| May 26 | lost_bird | 2 | N | 3 | young laying down | ||
| Note: | I'm seeing 3 chicks now! Must have happened overnight. Congrats to the new family! | ||||||
| May 26 | catbird | 2 | N | 3 | feeding, young laying down |
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| Note: | 3rd and final egg hatched at ~3am on May 26th! | ||||||
| May 27 | catbird | 2 | N | 3 | feeding, young laying down |
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| Note: | Big fish delivered by Dad this morning for the family of five :) | ||||||
| May 29 | catbird | 2 | N | 3 | feeding, young laying down | ||
| Note: | All well at the nest. Feeding observed multiple times in the day and all chicks seem well attended by Mom and Dad. | ||||||
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