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
productive
Clutch Status
hatched
Young Status
fledged
Clutch history milestones
March 30, 2026
April 14, 2026
April 14, 2026
Brood history milestones
May 24, 2026
July 21, 2026
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Activity log
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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. | ||||||
| June 5 | catbird | 2 | N | 3 | feeding, young laying down |
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| June 5 | lost_bird | 2 | N | Y | feeding |
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| Note: | Fun to check the nest in person for a change. Can't see the chicks from the street yet, but clearly some feeding was going on. | ||||||
| June 11 | catbird | 1 | N | 3 | young laying down | ||
| Note: | Have not seen a fish delivered to the nest in the last 36 hours. Dad osprey showed up around 6am this morning with just a small bite for Mom but nothing for the chicks. Hopefully fishing will improve today. | ||||||
| June 11 | catbird | 2 | N | 3 | feeding, young laying down | ||
| Note: | Update: big fish delivered at ~2:30pm on June 11th. Pecking order began in earnest today; lots of attacks by biggest chick to secure their place, especially after going so long without feeding. The other two chicks didn't get much, if anything, from this feeding. | ||||||
| June 11 | catbird | 2 | N | 3 | feeding, young laying down |
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| Note: | Update 2: A little before 4:30pm today Mom took off for about 8min, seemingly leaving young chicks alone, and came back with a very big fish. Dad showed up about 30min later with very small tail of a fish. Mom and the 3 chicks devoured the big fish and then the tail. The two biggest got most of the food; hopefully the little one got enough. She is looking out for them. | ||||||
| June 12 | catbird | 1 | N | 3 | young laying down | ||
| Note: | A small fish tail was delivered by Dad osprey early this morning, but I have not observed via webcam any other feedings or Dad again today. Mom has left the nest a few times for more than 10 minutes and returned with no fish. | ||||||
| June 13 | catbird | 1 | N | 3 | feeding, young laying down | ||
| Note: | Dad showed up empty handed early this morning. Mom left nest and brought back a fish. The biggest two chicks were well fed and kept the little one from getting any. Worried he won't make it if this keeps up. | ||||||
| June 13 | catbird | 1 | N | 2 | young laying down | ||
| Note: | The little one fought to the end but unfortunately it looks like they died around noon today. | ||||||
| June 14 | lost_bird | 1 | N | 2 | young laying down | ||
| Note: | So sorry to lose the 3rd chick :-( There was a runt last year too but somehow he made it. Sounds like there just hasn't been etnough food for all of them, which unfortunately is happening more frequently lately because of decreasing fish populations. | ||||||
| June 15 | catbird | 1 | N | 2 | young laying down | ||
| Note: | I am worried about this nest. Dad comes by just once or twice a day with either no food or what seems to be only enough for Mom. She is leaving the nest unattended at least once per day to bring back fish, and the dominant one gets most if not all of it. They all seem quite hungry and the dominant chick is very aggressive when food does arrive. I hope the second one is strong enough to survive. Update: no food for the second one on the only feeding so far today; they look very weak and keep getting attacked. | ||||||
| June 16 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young laying down | ||
| Note: | So sad. The second chick died this morning. Hopefully there will be enough food now there is just one chick to feed. | ||||||
| June 16 | catbird | 2 | N | 1 | feeding, young laying down |
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| Note: | This photo is from the second fish delivery/feeding of the day. Mom seems almost ravenous when a fish arrives. This is my first year observing, but it doesn't seem like 2 feedings a day will be enough to sustain Mom and the sole-surviving growing chick. The two dead chicks remain in the nest. | ||||||
| June 17 | catbird | 2 | N | 1 | feeding, young laying down | ||
| Note: | 8:30am and already two feedings this morning. It's the first time in a long time I've seen the chick walk away satisfied while there was still food to be had. Very good to see and fingers-crossed it continues. | ||||||
| June 18 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | young laying down |
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| Note: | This is the second time I've seen this happen; the first was the night before the second chick died: Mom osprey leaves the nest, presumably in search of food, and in the meantime Dad osprey finally brings back a small tail. He does not feed the chick(s) and instead leaves the food behind. The chick has been trying to eat the tail by himself for the past 45min, and has finally given up. Hopefully Mom comes home with a fish or to feed as this is quite sad for the chick to have food and not be able to eat it. Update: Mom is back, without a fish, but feeding the chick the tail from Dad. Sigh of relief. This one will be a fighter. | ||||||
| June 19 | catbird | 2 | N | 1 | feeding, young laying down | ||
| Note: | It's a good start to the day! 10:30am and already 3 feedings. | ||||||
| June 21 | lost_bird | 1 | N | 1 | young laying down | ||
| Note: | Not sure but the remaining chick isn't looking so good and isn't very active. I really hope he can pull through. | ||||||
| June 21 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young laying down | ||
| Note: | @lost_bird, do you know if this is the same pair that habited the nest last year? From a new observer's perspective, and comparing to Rachel and Carson at the nest cam in Waquoit, this pair seems young and inexperienced. You mentioned 3 chicks survived to fledgling last year, so curious to know if this is the same pair. | ||||||
| June 22 | lost_bird | 1 | N | 1 | young laying down | ||
| Note: | Sorry but I couldn't really say. Last year there was some change, as if the previous male didn't come back and a new one moved in. They started late but had a successful year. So if it's the same pair again, not sure why they are having so little success. I didn't see even one feeding happen yesterday. There were a lot of nests in the Westport area last year that lost chicks due to lack of fish, so I'm afraid that maybe the same thing is happening here. | ||||||
| June 22 | catbird | 2 | N | 1 | feeding, young laying down | ||
| Note: | Thank you, @lost_bird. I agree it doesn't seem like there's been enough food delivered for both Mom and chick. Fingers are crossed for them. | ||||||
| June 23 | Jami | 1 | N | 1 | young laying down | ||
| Note: | There was a feeding earlier today, 6/22. | ||||||
| June 23 | catbird | 2 | N | 1 | feeding, young laying down |
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| Note: | Thank you, @Jami! Big fish delivered for lunch today, looks like head and all! This is second feeding that I have observed today, and both Mom and chick seem more active/energetic. | ||||||
| June 24 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young laying down |
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| Note: | My observations today, may not be complete: Dad brought back a big fish to the nest, including most of the nutritious head, early this morning. For lunch, he brought a very small tail. I did not see him deliver dinner. Mom left the nest before dusk and relatively quickly brought back what seemed to be a big fish; it took her and the chick a bit of time to finish it. | ||||||
| June 26 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | young laying down | ||
| June 26 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young laying down |
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| Note: | June 26th at 6pm: upon playback of nest cam video, I observed two feedings so far today, at ~9am and ~4pm, with fish delivered by Mom. I have not seen Dad on video today, though may have missed him on fast playback. I am concerned this is not enough food for the growing chick. The photo shows 4pm feeding, where chick tries to eat/take it for themself. But the good thing when Mom brings the food is bigger portions for chick! | ||||||
| June 27 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young laying down |
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| Note: | June 27: Mom brought back fish at ~11am, 4pm, and 5pm today. Photo is from 5pm feeding. Dad osprey came to the nest empty-handed while Mom was away and hung around for a little bit, so it seems he is OK. | ||||||
| June 28 | catbird | 2 | N | 1 | feeding, young laying down |
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| Note: | Mom and Dad observed at nest together this afternoon, with Mom bringing back a fish for the chick. I may be projecting, but from the video/interaction it looked like she is not too happy with him. On another note, I took a walk by the nest around noon today and could see the Mom and chick from the road (see photo). The chick is bigger than they look on camera! | ||||||
| June 28 | catbird | 2 | N | 1 | feeding, young laying down |
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| Note: | Looking at the video more closely, the second osprey in the nest may not have been Dad. The marking on the head does not seem as pronounced when I compare to other photos/videos, and would explain the agitation. The interaction started around 4:45pm today, based on my estimates, and continues for some time. If others have observed this today, interested in your thoughts. | ||||||
| June 29 | lost_bird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young laying down |
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| Note: | Wow that's interesting. And not easy if it's just a single mom taking care of a chick. Luckily she seems to be a pretty good provider and the chick is big so easier to leave on his own. I haven't seen a male at all and have been wondering if something happened to Dad. That would explain another male trying to move in, though. I will consult my local osprey expert about this situation. In the meantime, looks like Mom brought a fish tail home around 11:30 this morning and fed the chick. | ||||||
| June 29 | lost_bird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young laying down | ||
| Note: | Just noticed that there was another feeding very early this a.m. so Mom is certainly doing her best. My osprey expert couldn't be certain but said that if a new male were to bring a fish with him, then he would likely be accepted, but if he tried to hurt the chick, Mom would defend it. Apparently there have been cases where a chick-less male fostered chicks at the nest he was claiming. So it will be very interesting to see what happens. | ||||||
| June 29 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young laying down |
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| Note: | Thank you for checking with the osprey expert, @lost_bird! The strange dynamics continued today. The good news is that none of the interlopers appear to want to harm the chick. The bad news is that only Mom is bringing the chick food. At one point today, there were three osprey fighting over the nest and I don't think any of them was Mom (though I could be wrong, it was hard to tell). This jives with what I observed on my walk yesterday. Mom was in the nest squawking very agitatedly, while 3 other osprey circled overhead. Could it be another pair hoping to take over the nest next year? Or other mates looking to take Dad's place? I need to be more observant in watching the nest cam and playback to tell who's who. Mom is the only one I know for sure. | ||||||
| June 29 | Jami | 1 | N | 1 | young laying down | ||
| Note: | I did a check in last night but I either did it wrong or it was deleted? I can’t tell if it’s dad or not from the photos and watching the osprey. Is the second cam not accurate in time? It seems night is at a different time than it actually is. | ||||||
| June 29 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | young laying down | ||
| Note: | Hi @Jami. I have had problems with time keeping on the cam as well. It may have to do with playback on my end, though not sure. If my timing is right, if you can play back to between ~2:45pm to 3:45pm EDT today, you'll see the off-and-on dynamics. All the interloping seems to come to a halt when Mom brings back a fish at ~3:45pm. | ||||||
| June 30 | lost_bird | 1 | N | 1 | young laying down | ||
| Note: | I agree that the two cameras don't seem synched up at all. I might be able to find out what time frame that 2nd one is operating on. Re the intruder ospreys, my osprey expert friend said that it's not uncommon for other hungry fledglings to barge in on a nest where fish are being provided. Can anyone tell if they are adults or not? Juveniles are the same size as adults but not as dark, and their feathers have pale tips and look more scaly. Looking back at the video, it appears there was a feeding at about 7am, and then some feeding around 3pm, though that one looked more like leftovers and not a new fish being delivered. I hope the chick is getting enough food. | ||||||
| July 1 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | young laying down |
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| Note: | Oh, wow! There's a second camera? Where can I find the link? I've been taking screenshots periodically each day, so will look back to see if I can identify Dad vs intruders. I was also wondering if the intruders could be one or more of last year's offspring returning home/to the nest. I've uploaded a screenshot of an intruder this morning, who has been hanging out a bit and did not bring food; the chick even seems agitated/shaking when they are at the nest and shooed them away at one point. Based on head marking, I don't think it is Dad and looks to be an adult (?) | ||||||
| July 1 | lost_bird | 0 | N | 1 | young laying down | ||
| Note: | It does look an adult; are you sure that's the intruder? Where is Mom today?? Except for some brief visits from whoever that is, that poor chick has been left alone all day. I'm afraid I don't see how he can survive much longer without being fed. This is hard to watch :-( The 2nd camera is a side view but the times do not seem to match up with the top-down camera, not sure how it is set up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjtMDXrEsAU | ||||||
| July 2 | lost_bird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young laying down |
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| Note: | Finally saw a fish brought back to the nest around 6pm yesterday, and another one at 10am today. Encouraging but will have to see if Mom can keep it up. No sign of intruders, maybe they were just youngsters passing through. | ||||||
| July 2 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young laying down |
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| Note: | Thank you so much, @lost_bird! That second camera angle is incredible and very helpful, especially in combo with the overhead. I observed on replay today several (at least 3, I believe) feedings by Mom, and no other adult osprey at the nest. I am still trying to figure out if the intruder was Dad or another bird but based on the chick's and Mom's reaction over the previous days and separate incidents I think the bird was not welcome either way. I am uploading a screenshot I took last night of Mom delivering a pretty big fish. Go Mom! | ||||||
| July 3 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | young laying down | ||
| Note: | Observed just two feedings today, one in the morning and the other about mid-day, and no intruders. Mom left the nest for a while late in the afternoon/early evening but did not bring back food. I am even more concerned for the chick now without enough food and in this heat. Where is Dad? Mom sheltered the chick from the sun with her wings for part of the day. | ||||||
| July 4 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | young laying down |
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| Note: | July 4th, 12:55pm and no feeding observed yet today. :( Mom has been gone for a while, and an intruder visited the nest (see photo) around 11:30am. It's unclear whether the chick was trying to shoo it away, get shelter, or beg for food. It appeared the intruder would back away from the chick when it approached. I am pretty sure the intruder was not Dad. Update at 1pm: Mom arrived with food!!!!! | ||||||
| July 4 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | young laying down |
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| Note: | July 4th: Another non-Mom bird arrived at ~5:15pm with no fish. The chick was not afraid and tried to seek shade, though the adult wanted nothing to do with them. Based on the head markings and the chick's behavior, I think (?) this might be Dad but not all that confident. Mom arrived back after he left, also with no fish. :( | ||||||
| July 5 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young laying down |
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| Note: | July 5th: First fish of the day delivered by Mom at ~12:40pm. She has been gone/out of view of cameras since daybreak/dawn. The chick was so excited it grabbed the fish away from her. I tried to capture it in photo. | ||||||
| July 5 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young laying down |
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| Note: | July 5th: 2nd fish delivered by Mom at ~2pm. Hopefully there will be at least one more today. I am relieved for at least two feedings already. | ||||||
| July 5 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | young laying down |
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| Note: | July 5th: Non-Mom osprey arrived ~5pm and the chick was very agitated during the brief encounter. Please note: Instead of calling it an intruder, I am calling it a non-Mom bird. Looks to be an adult, and the head markings do not look like Dad's though I am still not confident because it's been so long since he has been a regular at the nest. Mom is the only one providing food. | ||||||
| July 6 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young laying down |
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| Note: | A good start to the day! Two feedings already by 8am, delivered by Mom as usual. At the first, the chick took the fish from Mom and ate it by themselves. Exciting update: another feeding just before 10am. | ||||||
| July 6 | lost_bird | 1 | N | 1 | young standing | ||
| Note: | Wow that's great news, thanks for all the updates. It has been nerve-wracking to watch on the days where there's just one feeding. I don't think that dad would abandon the nest and then come back to visit; more likely that something bad happened to him and now another bird is trying to horn in, either as a potential mate or a youngster looking to get fed. Will let you know if I can find any more info on that. | ||||||
| July 6 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | young standing |
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| Note: | Thank you, @lost_bird! I plan to go through the photos to see how many different non-Mom birds have visited the nest, and to document the last time Dad was observed. If you or any other watchers visit this nest in person and are interested, I just added a new nest very close by, located off Cecelia Ave (off Noyes off Harbor Rd Nk). https://app.osprey-watch.org/nest/13460. Update: Wow! Just checked the Field Farm nest cam. Another feeding today, about 1:40pm (photo from side cam)! | ||||||
| July 6 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing | ||
| Note: | Double WOW!!! Another feeding just before 3pm; that makes 4 so far. The fishing must be good today. Go, Mom. :) Update: 5 feedings! Another fish at ~4:45pm. | ||||||
| July 7 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing |
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| Note: | The trend continues for a second day. Three feedings already by 8am. Mom seems to do well fishing in the rain! Update: Another fish delivered by Mom just before 1pm (see photo). It was a big one: took over an hour to eat! Update 2: Another fish, looks like a scup, delivered by Mom at ~6:45pm. 5 feedings again today and also no non-Mom ospreys for past 2 days!!!! | ||||||
| July 7 | catbird | 0 | N | 1 | young laying down |
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| Note: | Weather has been cruel these past few days: first scorching sun and heat Jul 2-4, followed by significant rain and wind Jul 6-7. Mom has been keeping very close to the nest and protecting the chick the past two days, and has been especially good at providing fish. Fingers-crossed this sole surviving chick (of 3) has the resources/energy to fledge and thrive. Update 10:30pm: Wow. I live very close to this nest and the wind gusts are very strong tonight. I am heartened that the chick has received good nourishment over the past two days and seems strong, and that Mom is there tonight to help them weather the storm (see screenshot). | ||||||
| July 8 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing | ||
| Note: | July 8, 8:30am and two feedings already. Update: Another a little after 10am. Update 2: And another a little after 2pm! And another before 3:30pm! | ||||||
| July 8 | lost_bird | 1 | N | 1 | young standing | ||
| Note: | Crazy weather for sure, and still looks windy there. Glad the chick is almost grown and getting more food. The osprey expert said "It's possible the resident male is returning to keep his claim on the place. If he brings fish to share then his paternal hormones are still flowing. If he doesn't supply the fish then his paternal hormones are shut off OR it's a different male." Clearly there's been no paternal behavior by the non-mom bird, so it's a question of whether it's really dad or not. | ||||||
| July 9 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing |
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| Note: | July 9th, 10am and three feedings by Mom already today. Also observed some helicoptering by the chick! @lost_bird, thank you for the double-check on the non-Mom osprey(s). It sounds like it likely was not Dad. :( Update: another fish around 5pm for 5 feedings so far today, and lots of testing the wings and legs! And another around 6pm, making 6 feedings today!!! :) | ||||||
| July 10 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing |
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| Note: | July 10th, first feeding observed a little after 9am. Update 6:30pm: Two feedings observed by Mom so far today, and the intruder was back at ~11am. I've confirmed through photos and markings it is not Mom or Dad, and is one of the same bird (I have not confirmed yet if there is more than one) that has visited the nest a few times without food; based on markings and size, I think it is an adult male. The chick was very agitated, though the adult did not seem to want anything to do with or to harm the chick. | ||||||
| July 11 | catbird | 0 | N | 1 | young standing |
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| Note: | July 11th, 7-weeks old for this chick: First feeding at ~2:20pm today; Mom has not been at nest since early this morning. A non-Mom bird arrived around 1pm and did some close fly by's, landed on nest, and the chick shooed them off. Based on markings, it does not appear to be same bird as yesterday. When Mom delivered fish, she and chick were very agitated at another bird in vicinity (see photo of them defending the nest). The chick is testing its wings and stability quite a bit today -- hopefully will fledge soon. Non-mom bird back at ~5:08pm and sits on perch. I can't see back of head for markings, does not have Mom's necklace or size, but looks like the bird from earlier today. Chick seems very stressed/agitated. | ||||||
| July 12 | lost_bird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing |
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| Note: | Looks like Mom delivered a fish a little after 2pm on 7/12. Junior grabbed it from her and didn't seem to want to share! Didn't see any other feedings today so he must be hungry. She finally flew off again and he continued chowing down. Nice that he can eat by himself now! | ||||||
| July 12 | catbird | 0 | N | 1 | young standing |
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| Note: | Yes, it is very encouraging to see the chick eating for themselves and helicoptering! There was a small fish tail delivered by Mom at about 11:45am; the same thing happened. The little one took it away and gobbled it down fast. The same non-Mom bird made a few more bold visits this morning, landing on the nest multiple times and not seeming to want to harm the chick. At one visit, Mom came back and was dive-bombing the nest to shoo it away. It worked! (in the screenshot, you can see Mom flying away in the top left; she was going so fast it was hard to capture) | ||||||
| July 12 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | young laying down | ||
| Note: | Great to see Mom keeping such close watch with chick near fledging and male intruder (back to this word, have confirmed by markings it is not Dad) landing on the nest a few times per day. She has stayed close to nest most of day. | ||||||
| July 13 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing | ||
| Note: | Big fish delivered by Mom just before 6am on Jul 13th, a smaller one at ~10:30am, and another at ~1:15pm. Mom and chick both looking healthy and strong. No signs of intruder so far. | ||||||
| July 13 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing | ||
| Note: | Wow. It seems every time I check this nest today Mom is delivering another fish! The chick tried to grab it away, but Mom wouldn't let it this time (~2:55pm). | ||||||
| July 13 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing |
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| Note: | Go, Mom! Fifth feeding today, July 13, 5:20pm! The little one is gaining strength and learning to fly, hovering in the nest. This screenshot taken earlier today. | ||||||
| July 14 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing | ||
| Note: | July 14, ~7:10am, Mom delivers fish and chick grabs it away to eat. This is second feeding of the day. The first was around 6am, with bigger fish. | ||||||
| July 14 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing | ||
| Note: | Another big fish delivery and feeding by Mom ay ~1:10pm July 14th. And another at ~5:10pm! This time, Mom let the chick take it from her. | ||||||
| July 14 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing | ||
| Note: | Another fish delivery at ~6:50pm, with chick taking the grab-and-go option! Wonderful to see Mom being so attentive and chick getting strong enough to fly. | ||||||
| July 15 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing |
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| Note: | Feeding at ~11:35am today, and tug-o-war for the fish. The chick won! I'm pretty sure Mom let it. ;-) | ||||||
| July 15 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing | ||
| Note: | Mom brought another big fish around 5pm. | ||||||
| July 16 | lost_bird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding |
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| Note: | Looks like Mom got out early and delivered a small fish around 6am. This time she held onto it and fed the chick. Such a great single parent and nice to see them both doing so well. | ||||||
| July 16 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing | ||
| Note: | Another feeding at ~9:15am! | ||||||
| July 16 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | young laying down | ||
| Note: | Intruder arrived about 2pm; it looks like the same adult male that's been landing at nest. He didn't stay long this time. | ||||||
| July 16 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | young standing |
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| Note: | The chick had pretty good lift off the nest today! Must be getting close to having the confidence to fledge. | ||||||
| July 17 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing | ||
| July 17 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing | ||
| Note: | Very long feeding, starting a little after 2pm. Based on Mom's behavior there seemed to be an intruder around so she was hesitant to feed and at one point took the fish off the nest and then brought it back. I have not seen a lot of helicoptering from the chick so far today. | ||||||
| July 17 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | young standing | ||
| Note: | I am watching 3 nests regularly; this one, the one off Cecelia Ave that I can observe from a spotting scope from my house, and the nest cam at Waquoit Bay National Research Reserve which unfortunately had 2 fairly mature chicks die recently from starvation/brood reduction. The surviving chick at Waquoit has fledged, yet there is strange/aggressive behavior from what appears to be parents though we are still unsure. For Field Farm and Cecelia Ave, each chick is being cared for and fed by Mom ospreys, based on size and pronounced necklaces. The females are attentive, there most of the day. For Waquoit, it appears Dad is still providing the meals and Mom is nearby. It will be interesting to see what happens after the Field Farm and Cecelia Ave chicks fledge, and also interested to learn from observers who have been do this for multiple seasons. This is my first. | ||||||
| July 18 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing |
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| Note: | At least two feedings by Mom so far today, and weather conditions seem good for helicoptering! Look at the size of those wings. :) | ||||||
| July 19 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing | ||
| Note: | 2nd fish of the day delivered by Mom! It's a windy day, may be too much for taking first flight from the nest. It seems it will be any day now! | ||||||
| July 20 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing | ||
| Note: | Multiple feedings and increased helicoptering each day! The chick looks very healthy and Mom is vigilant in protecting/feeding/nurturing the chick. | ||||||
| July 21 | lost_bird | 0 | N | 1 | |||
| Note: | This may be the big day... Junior is flapping a lot and sitting on the very edge of the nest. Guess we'll see! I wonder if Mom will stay around to make sure he's fed. Usually the females take off first and Dad picks up the slack, but that won't happen here. | ||||||
| July 21 | catbird | 0 | N | 1 |
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| Note: | The chick fledged at ~8:20am! | ||||||
| July 21 | catbird | 1 | N | N | |||
| Note: | Mom came back with fish at ~11:30am but chick has not yet returned, more than 3 hours later. Hope it is OK. | ||||||
| July 21 | catbird | 1 | N | N | |||
| Note: | Mom is back at nest. The intruder stopped by momentarily and must have been scared off by Mom. Still no sign of chick after 5 hours. :( | ||||||
| July 21 | catbird | 0 | N | N | |||
| Note: | It's now over 7 hours since the chick fledged with no sight of the bird; the winds have picked up since this morning, with gusts now up to 30mph. Hopefully Mom has the chick in sight and can help it back to the nest. | ||||||
| July 21 | catbird | 0 | N | N | |||
| Note: | More than 10 hours now since the chick left the nest, for what I believe was the first time based on nestcam review. The weather has been brutal, with driving rain, winds, and surf in the area. Mom also has not been at the nest for several hours, so I am hoping that she has found the chick and is helping it to stay safe and fed until the weather clears. The forecast for the rest of the night through tomorrow mid-morning doesn't look great, either. | ||||||
| July 22 | catbird | 1 | N | N |
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| Note: | No sign of chick for 24 hours. :( Mom was on perch for a while this morning and then left to fish. The intruder came to nest while she was gone; when Mom brought back a fish to the nest, the intruder shooed her away. | ||||||
| July 23 | catbird | 1 | N | N | |||
| Note: | No sign of chick for 48 hours. :( Mom has been at nest on-and-off over the past few days. This is so sad. It seems the chick's first flight was its last. | ||||||
| July 23 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | young standing |
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| Note: | OMG!!!! The chick is back and Mom was there waiting!!!!! I am so happy. :D | ||||||
| July 23 | lost_bird | 2 | N | 1 | |||
| Note: | I know, I've been freaking out too! Also have had trouble getting to this web site so that didn't help. Finally we drove by the nest this afternoon and saw the chick there! And now I see both of them in the nest, though haven't seen a feeding yet. Such a relief that he's safe and she's still around to help him out. | ||||||
| July 25 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing | ||
| Note: | Feeding by Mom observed at least once or twice per day for the past few days, and times when one, both, or none of them are on the nest. On quick review of playbacks, have not observed the intruder. | ||||||
| July 26 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing |
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| Note: | Fish delivered by Mom at about 5pm. Chick mistakenly latches onto Mom's leg when trying to grab the fish away and doesn't let go until it realizes it's not the fish. You can see the fish in the upper right of the photo, and the chick biting Mom's leg in the lower right. Mom was very patient! Second time I've seen this. She is a good single mother. | ||||||
| July 27 | catbird | 0 | N | 1 | young standing | ||
| Note: | July 27th 8pm: Have not seen Mom at the nest all day so no feedings, based on replay of nest cam. Perhaps this is start of Mom holding back food to train the fledgling to hunt for themselves. The little one seems very strong, and no signs of intruder today. Hopefully Mom is OK. There have been reports of bald eagles in the surrounding areas. | ||||||
| July 28 | lost_bird | 0 | N | 1 | young standing | ||
| Note: | Just the chick now but earlier this morning Mom was around, which is good because after fledging just a week ago, it's way too soon for Junior to be fishing for himself. He was eating something around 6am but not sure where it came from. He is definitely by himself in the nest a lot more than previously, and neither of them seem to sleep there; they do prefer trees at night. | ||||||
| July 28 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing | ||
| Note: | Thanks for the very helpful information, @lost_bird! I am learning so much about these wonderful birds. Another feeding today by Mom at ~11am. | ||||||
| July 29 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing | ||
| Note: | Mom brought a fish around 3:45pm today. | ||||||
| July 30 | catbird | 0 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing | ||
| Note: | Big fish for breakfast! | ||||||
| July 30 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing | ||
| Note: | Another big fish for lunch, thanks to Mom! | ||||||
| July 31 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing | ||
| Note: | Fish delivered by Mom at ~11:30am; second one of the day! | ||||||
| July 31 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing | ||
| Note: | Must be a good day for fishing -- another delivery by Mom at ~3:30pm. | ||||||
| August 1 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing | ||
| Note: | Fish delivery by Mom just before noon, and another one occurred earlier this morning. | ||||||
| August 1 | catbird | 1 | N | 1 | feeding, young standing | ||
| Note: | Another fish delivery by Mom, about 5 minutes ago. I was concerned because there was a very large bald eagle in the area today, a few hundred feet from the Cecelia Ave nest and about 3/4 mile from this one. The eagle was being attacked/dive-bombed by at least 4 ospreys along the shore, so I was concerned it may have attacked a local nest. The eagle finally was able to fly off, with ospreys in chase. | ||||||
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