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Date	Nest	Watcher	Adults	Eggs	Young	Observations
December 31	8030	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
December 31	8030	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N	young laying down
December 31	2509	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
December 31	9434	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
December 31	11235	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
December 31	9434	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
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December 31	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
December 31	11231	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	Y
December 31	2514	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
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January 3	12573	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: This nest is on private property and can only be seen from the back yard. There is a public access path behind the nest that goes around a lagoon. This nest was first discovered toward the end of the 2025 season so no data has been recorded as yet. Today an osprey was heard nearby and briefly seen flying out of a nearby tree. Another check will be made toward the end of the month.
January 5	7765	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	not active
January 5	7763	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Marge I reports: the nest is intact but can use some repair
January 6	2514	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	The webcam is currently not showing any activity. There are just a few remnants left from last year's nesting materials, so this nest will need to be rebuilt.
January 6	2549	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports: Nest appears to be in tact, but no activity as yet.
January 6	9408	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports: From a distance (about 500 yards) this nest appears to be in tact. No osprey activity observed as yet.
January 6	9022	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Diane R reports: This nest appears to be in great shape. No osprey activity as yet.
January 6	2517	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	The webcam is fully functional and shows the nest is still in tact. No osprey activity as yet.
January 6	11221	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Paul P reports: This nest is still visible and in good shape. No osprey activity as yet.
January 6	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: No nesting material is currently visible, but that is typical for this nest pre-season.
January 6	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jin F reports: This nest appears to be totally gone. The tree is still there. This property has been under contract for 3 months (so it is unclear what may be happening). Jin will continue to monitor for updates.
January 6	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jin F reports: This nest is still looking good. No sign of osprey activity as yet.
January 6	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jin F reports: This nest looks good. No sign of osprey activity as yet.
January 6	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jin F reports: This nest looks good. No sign of osprey activity as yet.
January 6	9711	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jin F reports: This nest is in good shape. The osprey couple were back on a resting tree, (but not on the nesting tree). One was facing the nest; the other was making high chirping sounds.
January 6	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: This nest is intact. No osprey activity as yet.
January 6	5395	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: This nest is in tact. No osprey activity as yet.
January 7	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Kathy A reports: The nest is still there.
January 7	9117	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Kathy A reports that the nest is still there.
January 7	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports that this nest has been removed by the utility company, however, in the past the pair has returned and rebuilt the nest.
January 7	8990	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Alan B reports: The nest is still there.
January 7	2550	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	This nest has not been active for several years
January 7	6981	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports the nest is still there.
January 7	9248	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Diane H reports the nest is still there
January 7	8813	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jim H reports nest is still there
January 7	2653	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jim H reports the nest is still there.
January 7	7763	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Marge I reports the nest is there.
January 7	8053	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Marge will continue to monitor to see if any osprey return. No nest at present. 1/5
January 7	9270	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Mollie K reports that the nest is still there.
January 7	8889	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Mollie K reports the nest is still there.
January 8	8215	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Kathy reports that the nest is still there 1/8/26
January 8	9623	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Linda S reports: There is still no nest at this time. Linda will keep watching to see if this pair, Ozzie and Harriet, have found a new location nearby. A building project in the previous location of the (then) successful nest, was destroyed and a pole and platform has been "promised" by the builder, but this has not yet happened.
January 10	7016	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Mary K reports that the nest is still there on 1/10/26
January 11	6984	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Wendy and Marie report: Unable to locate the nest location....may be gone.
January 12	6980	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Jeff M reports that this nest is in tact. Popeye remains in and about the nest all season.
January 12	9022	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Diane R reports: I've observed one osprey visiting the nest this week but haven't seen it do any nest repairs yet. The first day I saw it was Monday, January 12th.
January 12	2504	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Nest has been gone for years.
January 12	2509	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	nest has been gone for years
January 12	7229	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Nest has been inactive for several years
January 13	2521	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Lisa P reports! They’re back!! Ran a few errands which took me back by the nest and whaddya know, mom and dad just flew in!!! They sat for a few minutes, then off again. 1:22. Pm.
January 16	2521	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Lisa P reports: No osprey have been seen (since first reported)
January 16	8889	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: this is my first year observing this nest. Checked on it today to familiarize myself with the location. The nest looks pretty full. This pair had not been previously named. They will be called Sandy (f) & Sharky (m).
January 17	2514	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: this nest is in need of a major rebuild. This is typically a reliable pair, so it’s likely that will occur over the next month or so. Karen R will be monitoring this nest during the 2026 season.
January 18	2512	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Robin S reports: the nest is still there, but no evidence of housekeeping yet.
January 18	2549	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports: Drove by today. Nest in tact, but did not spot any activity.
January 18	9408	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports: Drove by today. From a distance (about 500 yards), nest is in tact, but did not spot any activity.
January 19	2521	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Lisa P reports: 15 minute watch today and no bird sightings. (It appears that while this pair did check their nest briefly one day, they have not returned for any extended time).
January 20	7293	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Mary K reports the nest is intact.
January 20	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: It was late (getting dark) when I went to observe. It was hard to see whether there was much left of the nest. Definitively no ospreys yet.
January 23	8028	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Mary Ellen reports that the nest is there as of 1/9
January 23	8053	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Marge reports no nest/activity 1/10
January 23	8937	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	The Beams report that the nest is still there on 1/11/26
January 23	9045	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Kathy B reports the nest is still there 1/8/26
January 23	9434	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Ellen S reports that the nest is still there 1/8/26
January 24	2674	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Marie and Wendy report: There are two nesting sites very close together and it is difficult to determine which nest goes with which nest number. since they are both on similar light poles at this park. Checking again, it seems that this nest is 2674 and appears to have limited remnants of a nest.
January 25	4175	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: 4175 1/19 - Went by the nest 6 times. No nest and no Osprey. 1/21 - Went by the nest 2 times. No nest and no Osprey. 1/25 - Went by the nest 1 time. No nest and no Osprey.
January 25	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: 9196 1/19 - Went by the nest 6 times today. No nest and no Osprey. 1/21 - Went by the nest 2 times. No nest and no Osprey. 1/25 - Went by the nest 1 time. No nest and no Osprey.
January 27	2518	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sandra P reports: no activity
January 27	9711	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Jinn F reports: Nest 9711 (1st day: 1/10) 1/5 am - both standing on rest tree & facing nest & one making high chirping 1/10 am - one flying into nest with a little chirping then standing tall in nest for a few min then flying out. 1/21 am - one soft chirping on rest tree then flying onto nest with a little chirping for a few second then flying away
January 27	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jinn F reports: no osprey yet
January 27	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Jinn F reports: Nest 7864 (1st day: 1/22) 1/22 am - Two standing on same branch right above nest for long time,one loud chirping occasionally, later one staying another gone. 1/26 am - Two standing on different branches above nest, one below another then left, another staying.
January 27	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jinn F reports: no osprey sightings yet
January 27	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Jin F reports: Nest 8691 (1st day: 1/17) 1/17 early am he flying around the nest tree many times then landing in nest with a little chirping then flying out onto rest tree, 10min later flying around nest tree again several times then left. 1/22 early am one flying into nest for a few min then flying away with a little chirping
January 28	7016	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Mary K reports: No change since last observation reporting the nest is still there. No osprey present yet.
January 28	7293	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Mary K reports: No change since last observation reporting the nest is still there. No osprey present yet. NOTE: THIS IMAGE SHOWS NEST 7293 AND NEST 2514 from the parking lot. 2514 is shown on the LEFT and 7295 is on the right in the distance.
January 29	9434	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Ellen S reports: No activity yet. Nest is intact as of 1/29
January 30	8028	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Mary Ellen B reports; Two Osprey are back at the nest. I am unsure if they have mated. The photo shows one on the nest and one on a nearby branch.
February 2	2549	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports: No activity regarding either ospreys or nest (which appears in tact)
February 2	9408	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports: no activity regarding either ospreys or nest
February 2	7842	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Carol M reports: As I mentioned last year I believe the nest has moved into a much higher tree nearby the old one. I had 1 osprey flying around week ago and now I see 2. I have not seen them in the nest . This nest is harder to monitor as it is so high. I hope these are my 2 that have returned!
February 3	2518	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sandra P reports: no activity and no nesting material seen.
February 4	7763	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Cheryl (subbing for Marge) Reports: The nest is looking big and solid, but no sign of activity around it just yet!
February 4	7765	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	not active
February 5	8889	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: no activity observed
February 6	2521	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Lisa P reported that upon arriving for an observation, she sighted several workman on top of the tower and they were removing the nest. After a discussion with these workman, she was told they had a permit to remove the nest as modifications were to be made to the cell tower. Apparently it was assumed this was an inactive nest. The persons in charge of permitting did not know the history of this very productive nest nor did they know the pair had been sighted a few times around the nest in the prior 2 weeks. Nesting season is just beginning . Sadly, this pair have lost their longtime nest. Hopefully upon completion of the “modifications”, they will rebuild. This nest site will continue to be monitored for any signs of rebuilding there or in a nearby location.
February 7	12700	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Nancy S reports: The nest is well in tact. The pair has not yet returned for the season.
February 7	2520	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	MAT reports there has not been any osprey activity as yet; the nest is in good shape.
February 7	9059	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	MAT reports no osprey activity as yet. The nest looks to be in need of some repair.
February 8	11231	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports 2/8: Nest in good condition. No osprey activity
February 8	2517	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Sandra reports: A red-tailed hawk was standing in the osprey nest. Hopefully he does not become a problem for this pair.
February 8	6980	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Jeff M reports: " SHES BACK Olive Oyl” . Popeye (male) never left. She is back and maybe for so long as over 1 week- never got a clear sighting of both together then yesterday and today I Have but I suspected she was there for over a week and not leaving the nest so maybe even a bit longer. Usually I will see here on her perch when she arrives.
February 8	11220	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports 2/8: Nest is in good condition. No osprey or eagle activity.
February 8	9022	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Diane R reports: Daisy arrived sometime over the weekend and has already been quite vocal about what material Duke needs to bring back to the nest. Let the fun begin!
February 8	7757	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: 2/8 Nest deteriorated significantly. No osprey activity. Was not used last year.
February 8	9045	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Kathryn B reports: Date: 2/8/2026 Observation: No Osprey seen. The nest is still intact with no obvious signs of renovations.
February 8	7293	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Mary K reports: Nest 7293: An adult osprey was observed standing on the metal structure above the nest, turning it's head.
February 8	7016	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Mary K reports: Nest 7016: no change from last observation on January 28, 2026. The nest was present, no osprey activity was observed.
February 8	9248	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Diane H reports: Checked my nest today, and still no sign of the adult pair. It does seem to me that there is some sort of lateral extension to the nest (hard to tell from a distance), so I have hope that one or both has been there starting to repair and rebuild.
February 9	7632	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: 2/8 The nest is in reasonable condition. No osprey activity.
February 9	12235	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports 2/8: Nest present and somewhat deteriorated. No osprey activity.
February 9	12700	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Nancy S reports: there was a juvenile eagle resting on one of the branches earlier in the morning. No ospreys have come onto the nesting tree, but a couple of ospreys were spotted flying overhead. Photo of nest posted.
February 9	11235	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Nest present and somewhat deteriorated. No osprey activity. Was not used last year.
February 9	12573	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: still no activity at the nest, but ospreys are frequently spotted flying about. It should be noted that this nest is in close proximity to another osprey nest.
February 9	2518	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sandra P reports: No activity
February 10	5395	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: no activity
February 10	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: it appears that Ricky has returned significantly earlier than in past years. He was sitting quietly in the nest for about 30 minutes (not sure how much longer prior to my arrival). He then chirped briefly and flew off. No sighting of Lucy.
February 10	8028	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Another monitor, MA, happened to spot one osprey in the nest today.
February 11	4668	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Marie M reports: no activity observed on 2/11/26.
February 11	2517	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sandra P reports that 2 red-tailed hawks have been sitting in the nest. Photo is screen shot from osprey cam.
February 11	2521	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	MAT reports that she spotted the osprey pair standing on the new platform of the cell tower. As indicated previously, the nest was moved for tower modifications. This tower will continue to be monitored to determine if the pair will rebuild the nest on the tower or if, perhaps, they will find a nearby tree.
February 11	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sheila B reports there is no activity as yet. Note: the nest requires a major rebuild from last season. That is typical for this nest.
February 11	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: this is a pretty messy nest. Saw no ospreys.
February 11	4175	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports there is no nest and no ospreys.
February 11	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports there is no nest and no ospreys.
February 12	9434	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Ellen S reports: no activity seen
February 12	2517	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Sandra P reports the hawks are gone this morning an Oprah has returned Photo is screenshot from osprey cam.
February 12	2517	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Sandra P reports. 12:pm. Oscar arrived. Oprah was eating a fish. They both flew away.
February 12	11221	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Paul P reports: I am happy to report that first thing this morning I saw one of the Osprey (m) in the nest tree. The attached photo is of this Osprey. Just about an hour ago I saw this Osprey in the nest tree and another different Osprey flying around the nest area.
February 12	7019	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	I did not see any Osprey
February 13	2517	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Both Oprah and Oscar have returned.
February 13	2653	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jim H reports: 2/13 no activity seen
February 13	8813	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Jim H reports: 2/13 one observation of male on the branch next to the nest
February 13	8937	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Debbie B reports: 2/13 We have 1 osprey sighted twice today. Once in the tree and once circling the nearby lagoon.
February 13	7147	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Steve J reports: 2/13 I visited the next of the Queens Folly entrance into Palmetto Dunes next to the Fazio 15th green today. Nest #7147 The nest looks like it is in very good shape but no sign of activity..
February 14	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sheila B reports: Feb 14, 1:30 PM - Nest pole remains empty of any nest materials. No adult osprey seen or heard. Area was busy with black and turkey vultures. Parking lot around nest is currently under renovation for a grocery store moving into the building. Nearly all the trees in the parking lot have been cut down. I wonder how the loss of trees and increased human activity of a store will impact Sam and Sammie’s nest.
February 15	2518	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sandra P reports no activity yet.
February 15	5395	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports no activity
February 15	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: no sign of Ricky since last week. Today there was an adult eagle sitting on a branch in the nesting tree. An eagle was seen last year about this time as well.
February 15	9270	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Mollie K reports: observed several times the first two weeks in Feb with no osprey seen.
February 15	2514	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports no osprey activity, although it appears an eagle may be using the platform (see photo) on occasion. No real nesting materials visible. The osprey cam is still not operational.
February 15	2549	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports the nest is still intact, but there is no osprey activity as yet.
February 15	9408	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports the full nest is still intact, but no osprey activity as yet.,
February 15	7147	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Steve J reports 2/15: nest looks healthy but no activity, no Osprey seen
February 15	8739	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Steve J reports 2/15: nest looks a bit unkempt and no Osprey activity
February 16	8937	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Debbie B reports: 2/14/26 Here is our waiting bird. Too cloudy to see a necklace if any. Perched directly above the nest after relocation last year Same tree, different limb
February 16	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Jin F reports: (1st day: 1/22) 2/17 pm - one standing in nest 2/16 noon - she flying on branch of nest, he following her then making love with her then left, she stay on for a while pm - one standing on side branch of nest 2/14 am - one standing on branch right above nest & high chirping occasionally 2/13 am - one standing on branch right above nest,another standing on edge of nest for a while then left,one stay on same branch for long time then gone also. 2/10 noon - one standing on branch above nest for long time,high chirping occasionally, 1.3h later one still on branch above nest,another eating on side branch of nest. 2/9 pm - one standing on very top branch above nest for long time, 1h later on side branch of nest. 2/8 pm - one standing on branch above nest 2/7 noon - Two making love in nest,then stay together in nest for 2min, then one flying away,another flying on branch above nest. 2/3 am - One standing on edge of nest for at least 20m & high chirping while intruder passing twice 1/30 am - One standing on branch above nest with high chirping once then left 15m later NOTE: behavioral indication mating has begun
February 16	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports the female was sitting on the nest.
February 17	12704	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Mary Ellen B spotted this nest in Feb 2026 and it has been added to the HHI monitoring program. The nest is large and sturdy looking and is in a live Pine tree. No osprey seen yet.
February 17	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sheila B reports: Feb. 17, 12:20 PM – Tree cutting equipment in parting lot, all remaining marked trees are cut and lying on the ground. Looks like only two live oaks will remain. There is no bird activity of any sort except for a pair of hooded mergansers in the pond.
February 17	12700	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Nancy S reports: As of today, February 17, I have not seen the Ospreys around the nest. The nest remains the same.
February 17	12573	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Nancy S reports: No significant changes with the nest. Did not see any Ospreys around the nest.
February 18	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Kathy A reports: 2/17/26 So far I haven’t observed any activity at the nest. The 7858 osprey typically arrive mid February but were delayed last year, maybe because it was a cold winter, so I’m thinking that may be the case again this year. The nest needs a lot of repair.
February 18	9117	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Kathy A reports 2/17/26: Nest 9117 has always been late to arrive, usually mid March. The nest needs lots of repair so they’ll be very busy once they get here!
February 18	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Jin F reports: (1st day: 1/17) 2/19 early am - during sunrise he flying in nest,a few min later he flying on rest tree stay there over 30m then left,2h later both flying around nest tree then in nest for 20m then left. 2/18 early am - he flying circle around nest tree then landing in nest,40m later he flying on rest tree stay there over 1hr then left,later she flying on edge of nest then he back trying to make love with her then flying on rest tree / in nest a couple times,then making stick delivery 3 times,then both left. 2/17 early am - at dawn both standing in nest then stay in for long time, 45m later she on side branch he left then on rest tree then back in nest then making stick delivery 6 times then left, she left also. 2/16 early am - she flying in nest with a little chirping, a few min later he flying in & making love with her then left, later he back making stick delivery then making love with her again, then making stick deliveries 2 more times then both left. 2/15 early am - he flying onto branch above nest,stay there over 1h,then made 9 stick deliveries (4s,1m,4L) in half hr, then left. 2/14 early am - he flying a circle around nest tree then landing in nest,she flying into nest also,they together in nest for a while,then he flying onto rest tree,she left same time; 20m later he making 2 stick & 2 moss deliveries then stay in nest for 30m then left 2/13 early am - he flying 2 circles around nest tree then landing on edge of nest, 10m later she flying on side branch of nest with a little chirping, then he making stick delivery 3 times then left, 20m later she left also. 2/11 am - one flying with stick in nest with a little chirping,10m later left for 30m, then flying on rest tree, stay there at least 40m 2/10 am - one flying on branch above nest with a little chirping, then stay there at least 20m 2/9 after sun rising, he flying around nest tree several times,then landing on rest tree for a few min then left, later he flying back then making stick delivery 4 times then stay on small branch of rest tree for over 1hr, then making stick delivery 2 more times then left. 2/7 am - one flying on branch above nest with a little chirping, then stay there for over 1h. 2/5 early am - he flying a circle between nest tree & rest tree then left, later back passing nest then landing on rest tree for long time then gone. 2/4 early am - he flying around,passing nest tree 5 times, passing rest tree twice & landing once, later he making stick delivery 3 times,2nd one unsuccessful - too big /30" long,dropped on our court. NOTE: behavioral observations suggest mating has begun
February 18	2517	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Sandra P reports: 2/18. 5 pm. Oprah has been in and out of nest. Today she was tidying up the nest. Have not seen Oscar for a few days.
February 19	7765	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	not active
February 19	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Jin F reports:: (1st day: 2/12) 2/19 am - he standing on side branch of nest 2/18 am - he standing on branch above nest 2/15 am - he standing on branch above nest 2/14 pm - he standing on rest tree 2/13 am,noon - One standing on branch above nest 2/12 am - One standing on branch above nest over 40m, later Two flying high over nest tree with high chirping then left, 1.5h later one standing on branch above nest again.
February 19	2521	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Lisa P reports: No sign of birds or evidence of a nest being built. ?
February 19	9022	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Diane R reports: Daisy and Duke have been very busy sprucing up their nest this week. I don't think there was much damage done to it this winter because I've noticed Duke bringing more Spanish moss and less branches.
February 19	12704	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Additional view of nest from a distance. The nest is located at almost the very top of the large, tall Pine located to the right in the photo.
February 19	7019	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Linda O reports: • Last week when I went around I did not see any Osprey Today, February 19th at about 4:12 pm, I observed 1 osprey in the nest, appearing to be looking around for its mate. Luckily, I was there at the perfect moment and the mate flew in, I believe it to be the male, but it is kind of far away and I could not discern male and female with my binoculars. They were definitely a pair by their interactions. I will bring my camera next time.
February 20	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: when I first arrived, I saw the back side of an eagle sitting on the nesting tree branch (probably the same one seen previously). I walked around the tree to get a frontal look and then saw an osprey fly into the nest. It happened very quickly. I went back around the tree and saw both Ricky & Lucy in the nest. It’s unclear if Lucy was already there and just Ricky flew in or if she flew in the nest as well and I missed it. After about 15 minutes observing, Ricky flew out, but Lucy remained. Unlikely incubation has started, but will check back in a few days.
February 20	2517	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Sandra P reports: Friday 2/20- First time all week Oscar and Oprah in nest together. Usually one or the other with some tidying up. Oprah flew away- seen in second photo lower left. And than Oscar flew away.
February 21	9711	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jin F reports: (1st day: 1/10) 1/22 - 2/19 - no show
February 21	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jin F reports: No indication of a nest nearby. NOTE: This could be a lost nest, but monitor will continue to check nearby trees for a possible rebuild
February 21	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: when I arrived, Lucy and Ricky were on different branches in the nesting tree, one above the other. After about 15 minutes, Ricky flew out of the tree and then returned, flew on top of Lucy and the 2 began mating. That lasted about 5 minutes and then Lucy flew off, but Rick remained.
February 22	7293	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Mary K reports: An adult bird with a brown body and a white head was observed sitting in the nest, it then flew out of the nest and was joined by two other birds flying together. While flying the birds' wings were in a linear position, like an eagle, rather than in a M position like an osprey. One bird returned to the osprey nest. I think it may be an eagle that is occupying the osprey nest.
February 22	7016	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Mary K reports: no change from last observation. The nest was present, no osprey activity, or any other activity, was observed
February 22	8990	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Steve W reports: One Osprey has been around since we arrived in early January. The second Osprey arrived a few days ago, perhaps the 18th, but didn't settle down on the nest until yesterday. Nest building activities and courting have been observed over the last couple of days. We will be around through next month.
February 23	2517	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Today at 1:15 pm. A very short mating occurred between Oprah and Oscar. Oprah is in nest most of the day by herself. Oscar comes and goes .
February 23	9137	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Carol U reports: I’ve checked this nest on Monday 2/16 and 2/23 at 1:30 pm and no signs of our birds yet.
February 23	2508	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Carol U reports: This nest has been checked every time we go out the back gate. I’ll just report on 2/16 and 2/23 at 2:30 pm. No indication the birds have returned.
February 23	11221	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Paul P reports: I saw both ospreys on the nest on 2/23. One was sitting on or near the nest and the other came in with nest building materials. Then they worked it into the nest.
February 23	7632	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: No activity at nest but one osprey vocalizing on tree across the pond
February 23	7757	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: 2/23 No activity
February 23	11220	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports; No activity
February 23	12235	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: No activity
February 23	11231	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: no activity
February 24	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Sheila B reports: Feb 24, 3:20 - 3:45 PM – Arrived in the parking lot to find a male osprey standing on nest light fixture eating. It was easy to ID as male since there were only a few dark spots on the chest area). As he ate, he frequently paused to look around the nesting area. The male was still there eating the fish when I left at 3:45.
February 24	2512	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Robin S reports: No evidence of return yet
February 24	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports: Observations during Feb indicate that #4074 has not been rebuilt yet. I am still hopeful!
February 24	6981	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports: I have checked on this nest many times in the past seven days and I have not observed any activity yet. I still have hope. This couple are always late arrivals.
February 24	6984	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Marie M reports: I think I located the spot for the nest 6984, but there is no sign of a nest or other activity. This may not be a nest for this year.
February 24	4668	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Marie M reports: There is no activity at this nest site.
February 25	9434	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Ellen S reports: 2/25 male at the nest but no sign of female
February 25	2518	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sandra P reports: 2/25- 2 pm. No activity seen. No ospreys in the area and no nesting materials seen on platform .
February 25	2517	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Today, 2/25. 8:30 AM. Oprah in nest and Oscar came with a fish. Oprah flapping her wings and vocalizing and flew off with the fish… Oscar stayed and moved nest material around. This is the first time I saw Oscar bring a fish.
February 25	2674	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Marie M reports: This nest has some nest material.
February 25	12704	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Mary Ellen B reports: An Ospery was sitting by nest 12704 at 12:30 today.
February 26	12700	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Nancy S reports: No changes since last report; no sign of osprey activity.
February 26	12573	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Nancy S reports: No changes since last report; no sign of osprey activity.
February 26	8215	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Kathy K reports: I have seen no Osprey action around the nest I’m watching. Even around where I live, I don’t hear or see an Osprey flying regularly
February 27	7763	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Marge I reports: Two Osprey in the tree next to the nest. I am assuming it is my breeding pair.
February 28	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: when I arrived I saw Ricky on a branch in the nesting tree eating a fish. I kept hearing chirps coming from inside the nest, but couldn’t see a head. After a while, a head popped up and I saw Lucy in the nest (see photo). It’s gets a bit confusing at this point because I initially assumed incubation was taking place, especially since I witnessed mating 8 days prior. But then I walked around to try to get different angles for photos, and I missed Lucy leaving the nest, fly into onto a nearby branch. Then I could not locate Ricky. So at this point, I don’t think incubation is occurring unless Ricky went into the nest to sit on the eggs while Lucy was on the branch. I just didn’t observe them trading places.
February 28	9089	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: while not the assigned monitor t this nest, I was driving by and had my camera so stopped to check it. I saw one osprey on a branch in the nesting tree.
February 28	5395	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: while no activity was observed today, I did hear an osprey chirping nearby, but could not locate the bird.
February 28	8889	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: no activity observed.
February 28	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Kathy A reports: No sightings of any Osprey yet at the nest as of February 28. I’ve checked many times and do not believe that I’ve missed seeing them as the nest is still in disrepair. Fingers crossed it’s just the cold weather delaying their return.
February 28	9117	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Kathy A reports: No sightings of any Osprey yet at nest 9117 as of February 28. I’ve checked many times and do not believe that I’ve missed seeing them as the nest is still in disrepair. Fingers crossed it’s just the cold weather delaying their return.
February 28	9045	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Kathryn B reports: No Osprey seen yet. The nest appears to be the same with no renovations.
February 28	8030	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Mollie K reports: 2/28/26 We have a sighting in the nest! Didn't have my good camera with me, but I'll be out later this week to see if it's the male. (Picture added)
February 28	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Sheila B reports: Feb 24, 10:17 – 11:25 AM: When I arrived, two adults (male and female) were both standing on the light fixture actively watching around the nest. There were a couple of sticks already in place (nest must be rebuilt totally from scratch). Both of the osprey started chirping loudly while looking into the sky. Above them was another osprey circling directly above the nest site. They continued loud warning calls for a short time and the other osprey flew off. Sam left the nest and brought back several sticks – one immediately fell to the ground but the other two stayed up. Sammie remained on the nest light the entire time. Sam flew off and shortly after Sammie flew away also. Almost immediately a crow came to poke around in the sticks and it knocked one small one off. Both osprey were still gone when I left at 11:25. NOTE: Last year Sam and Sammie didn’t start building their nest until March 18 so they are starting almost 3 weeks earlier this year. Also, the whole parking area where the nest light is located is now completely cordoned off to keep cars/people out for upcoming work that will be done for the grocery store moving in. I am hoping the increased human activity and loss of nearby trees will not stop Sam and Sammie.
February 28	8889	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	It has been reported that Sandy and Sharky were observed sprucing up their nest on 2/26/26. This appears to be a reliable source, despite not having any affiliation with the HHI osprey-watch program. This data has been accepted for posting.
March 1	7147	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Steve J reports: No activity.
March 1	8739	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Steve J reports: A single osprey was standing on the nest.
March 1	9059	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Mary Alice T reports: Today, 3/1/26, No signs of Lovey or Thurston - no photos taken
March 1	2520	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Mary Alice T reports: One female Osprey sitting upright in nest. This is Nora, the returning Osprey mom. Did not see Nick anywhere and did not hear Nick. Nest is a little sparse and could use some sprucing up...
March 1	9711	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	The Freda's report for the week of Feb 20-28: Nest 9711 (1st day: 1/10) 2/28 noon - she standing on rest tree with soft chirping 2/27 late pm - one standing tall in nest 2/25 am - he making arrangement in nest,then delivering big stick in nest 2/24 late am - she standing on rest tree with soft chirping 2/23 am - one standing on rest tree 2/22 pm - one standing tall in nest 2/21 am - one standing tall in nest for long time 2/20 pm - he hanging above nest tree with unique high pitched chirping for a few min, later one moving around in nest then flying away
March 1	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	The Freda's report for the week of 2/20-2/28: Nest 7442 (1st day: 2/12) 2/28 am/noon - she standing on branch above nest with soft chirping 2/27 noon - one standing on branch above nest 2/26 am - one standing on branch above nest 2/25 early am / late pm - one standing on branch above nest 2/24 late am - one standing on branch above nest for long time 2/21 am - one standing on branch above nest for long time pm - one standing on branch above nest,another standing on rest tree 2/20 am - one standing on branch above nest pm - he standing on rest tree
March 1	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	The Freda's report for the week of 2/21-2/28; Nest 7864 (1st day: 1/22) 2/28 late am - one standing on side branch of nest late pm - one standing on side branch of nest,another on branch above nest,soft chirping for long time,then left 2/27 am/noon/late pm - she standing on side branch of nest for long time with soft chirping occasionally 2/26 late am - she standing on branch above nest late pm - she standing in nest with soft chirping while he standing on branch above nest,10m later he left & she standing on side branch of nest for long time 2/25 am/late pm - she standing on side branch of nest with soft chirping for long time 2/24 late am/early pm - one standing on side branch of nest twice 2/23 am/pm - one standing on side branch of nest 3 times 2/22 am - one standing on branch above nest for long time & high chirping occasionally, then standing on edge / side branch of nest late pm - one standing on branch above nest, then standing on side branch of nest 2/21 am - one standing in nest for long time, later one still on branch above nest,another standing tall in nest pm - one standing on side branch of nest 2/20 late pm - one standing low/eating on branch below nest
March 1	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	The Freda's report for 2/21- 2/28: No indication of a nest nearby
March 1	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	The Freda's report for the week of 2/21-2/28: Nest 8691 (1st day: 1/17) 2/28 early am - after sunrise he flying on rest tree for long time then on nearby tree,then she flying in nest with soft chirping,10m later he flying in / making love with her then stay in rest tree for a while then left & she move to side branch of nest & stay there for long time. 2/27 early am - right before sunrise she flying in nest with a little chirping,then he flying in / making love with her then stay on rest tree for while then back in nest & she move to side branch of nest,then he making stick delivery 4 times,then left for long time then flying back with big fish,he eat it on rest tree then bring big leftover to her then on rest tree for long time then left,she eating fish on eat tree for over half hr, then she back in nest. 2/26 early am - during sunrise she flying in nest,then he flying in / making love with her, both in nest for 30m then both flying on eat tree / cozy together for 1h & she soft chirping for a while then he left, 40m later she back in nest & he back making love with her again then left,later she gone also. 2/25 early am - during sunrise she flying in nest,with a little chirping,stay in for while then he flying in/out then back making love with her, then she standing on side branch of nest,he making stick delivery 5 times,then delivery fish following by intruder twice (1st one for himself/ate on nearby tree & 2nd one for her/ate on eat tree) 2/21 early am - he standing tall in nest & she on side branch of nest,then intruder flying into nest & he in no time to chase it away,she did not move (later repeat this cycle again), then she flying on rest tree for long time then back in nest then left. he made 10 deliveries (2 moss & 8 sticks) then left. 2/20 early am - she flying in nest,with a little chirping,stay in for while then left, later one flying back with high chirping to chase intruder away, then stay on branch above nest for while then left. NOTE: POSSIBLE MATING OBSERVED 2/26 and 2/28
March 1	2653	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Jim H reports: Nest 2653 - single osprey perched in pine about 8 feet from nest. Soft "chirping"
March 1	8813	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jim H reports: Nest 8813 - no activity observed in recent observations
March 1	8028	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N	incubation
Note:	Mary Ellen B reports: Nest 8028: I went by this morning and did not see any ospreys on or near the nest. I saw one in the tree by the nest last week. A dredging project is underway in the canal between N. Calibogue Cay Rd. and the marsh off of Deer Island (shown by blue arrows on map) in Sea Pines. I hope this isn't affecting nesting UPDATE: After consulting with our group co-chair, we now believe that incubation probably started earlier than originally thought. Given the timeline with confirmed fledging in late May, we have adjusted the incubation and hatching dates. We now believe incubation started about March 1.
March 1	12704	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Mary Ellen B reports: There was an osprey on the nest this morning.
March 2	8053	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Marge I reports no activity. Probably inactive for the season
March 2	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: Osprey standing on the edge of the nest. Flew off and I could not tell the sex
March 2	11235	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Mollie K reports: Nest 11235; 3/2/26 both Osprey flying around nest being extremely vocal. They were both bringing in material to fix up the nest.
March 3	7763	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Marge I reports: One Osprey in the nest. After a few minutes it came out of the nest and was in a branch in the tree.
March 3	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: Possibly the start of a nest. I did not see any ospreys.
March 3	9117	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Kathy A reports: nest 9117 - 3/3- I saw two osprey there - one in the nest and one on the limb by the nest - but then their behavior became aggressive toward one another - and not indicative of mating or of a bonded pair - they nearly attacked one another and then both flew off and I haven't seen any osprey there since - there is no indication of nest rebuilding either. But I'm keeping a steady watch as to what unfolds there. (see photos) NOTE: While two were seen at the nest, it is unclear, based on Kathy's report, if this is truly a bonded pair. We are not listing the nest as occupied by a bonded pair yet. We will wait to confirm. The aerial activity MIGHT be the start of mating..or a conflict.
March 3	9045	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Kathryn B reports: 3/3/26 One Osprey has returned! Seen on a branch high in a tree near the nest. No apparent changes to the nest.
March 3	2521	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Lisa P reports: A pair flying around the tower, but not landing. No sign of a nest being built. NOTE: This is the nest site where a utility company removed the nest for work.
March 3	9270	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Mollie K reports: 3/2/26 Male (Branch) flew into next and hung out for a few moments. The female (Mossy) was spotted in the nest but could only really see her feathers being blown in the wind. Repositioned around the nest and spotted Mossy low in the nest. It looked almost as if she was in an incubation position. This would be very early for my two. I checked the first 2 weeks of February and saw nothing- but I guess they came back a little early and got to work. I will keep you posted. NOTE: We will watch to confirm incubation.
March 4	4668	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Marie M reports: I was at the Coastal Discovery Museum today for a school program, mostly held in the fields . I observed the nest for 4 hours. No ospreys were observed.
March 4	4175	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: No nest and no ospreys
March 4	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Kathy A reports: Good news, the pair of osprey at 7858 have returned, I saw both of them together briefly at the nest and then separately - and although I did not see any nest restoration going on while I was there, it's evident they have been busy and making some progress rebuilding! Here's Mom in a tree by the nest and Dad in the nest. (see photos)
March 4	9117	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Two photos were submitted for 3/3 so this is the second one. NOTE: While two were seen at the nest, it is unclear, based on Kathy's report, if this is truly a bonded pair. We are not listing the nest as occupied by a bonded pair yet. We will wait to confirm. The aerial activity MIGHT be the start of mating..or a conflict.
March 4	9270	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Mollie K reports: Nest 9270 (USCB): 3/4/26: Female sitting on nest but upright and not in incubation position. (Picture attached).
March 4	11235	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Mollie K reports: No activity on 3/4
March 4	8937	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Debbie B reports: Finally got to see them together today
March 4	8990	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N
Note:	Steve W reports: One Osprey appears to be on the nest most all the day. It might be on all day, but at times hunkered down and out of sight. I saw the male visit the nest and watched as they copulated. Later with one on the nest, I saw another (its mate, I assume) fly by carrying lunch, but heading off by itself. The birds are mostly quiet. NOTE: Based on this observation it is possible that incubation is underway. We will wait for confirmation before assigning incubation.
March 5	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Sheila B reports: March 4, 9:50 AM – There is more nesting material on the platform. Both Sam and Sammie on the platform looking around the area. They were both quietly calling periodically and looking around. 3:22 Sammie standing on the nesting platform looking around. A friend came by and told me he had seen a third osprey harassing Sam and Sammie earlier in the day. They both chased the intruder away. He also observed Sam and Sammie mating. March 5, 10:40 AM – Construction work is going on in the parking lot near the nest but it does not appear to be influencing nesting activities. More nesting material had been added since yesterday. Sammie standing on the nest looking around. Sam soaring around the area and Sammie gives some quiet calls while watching him fly. Sam continues to circle very high then flies down to the nest and they mate. Sam leaves the nest and perches in one of the pines next to the Goodwill pond. He was still there and Sammie was on the nest when I left.
March 5	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Kathy A sent two photos from 3/4 so the second is posted here.
March 5	9408	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports: Just spotted two osprey in Nest … around 4pm .. a few hours ago I spotted two osprey flying in the general vicinity so am glad I came back to area to check again.
March 6	7147	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Steve J reports: Osprey in nest yesterday. Seemed to have a white breast and what looks like a darker band so probably the female.
March 6	12716	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	This nest existed in 2025 but was not part of the program. Added March 2026 so we are missing data about date of return. Male shown.
March 6	8889	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Gayle K reports for the week of 3/4 - 6 March 4: Observed both male & female flying around d close to nest March 5,6: Female is sitting in the nest. She is very hard to see. Male sitting outside the nest on a branch keeping watch.
March 6	12716	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Mary Alice T reports: I have seen both the male and female on opposing trees
March 6	7842	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Carol M reports: Happy to report my pair has returned to the new location which now happens to be in my backyard. They are hanging out, flying around and adding more material to the nest each morning .
March 7	8215	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Kathleen K reports: We still have not seen any Osprey expressing interest in our nest. Our nest has not had activity by Osprey and the nest is currently much smaller than when we had an active pair, a couple years ago. NOTE: We will continue to monitor to be sure no late nesting pair shows up.
March 7	9711	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Larry and Jin report for the week of 3/1-3/6 Nest 9711 (1st day:1/10) 3/6 am/noon - one standing in nest for long time late pm - one standing on edge of nest & high chirping when intruder nearby 3/5 am - one standing on rest tree,high chirping while intruder passing noon - one flying into rest 3/4 am/noon - one standing in nest for long time 3/3 am/noon - she standing in nest with soft chirping for long time 3/1 am/noon - she standing on rest tree with soft chirping for long time (over 2.5h)
March 7	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Jin and Larry report for the week of 3/1-3/6: Nest 7442 (1st day:2/12) 3/6 am/noon - she standing on branch above nest & he standing on rest tree,at noon he left & she still there late pm - both standing together on branch above nest 3/5 am - she standing on branch above nest with soft chirping & he standing on rest tree 3/4 am - he standing on rest tree late am/noon - she soft chirping in nest 3/3 am/noon - one standing on branch above nest for short time, later she soft chirping in nest for long time later pm - one standing on branch above nest,another on rest tree 3/2 am - one standing on branch above nest for short time noon - she soft chirping in nest 3/1 am/noon - she standing on branch above nest with soft chirping for long time (over 2.5h) late pm - one standing on branch above nest
March 7	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Larry and Jin report for the week of 3/3-3/6: Nest 7864 (1st day:1/22) 3/6 am/noon - one standing in nest then on side branch of nest for long time late pm - she standing on side branch of nest with soft chirping while he flying into nest with stick 3/5 am - she soft chirping in nest then on side branch of nest for long time 3/4 am/noon - she standing with soft chirping occasionally on side branch of nest for long time, late pm - she soft chirping in nest while he flying onto her & making love with her. 3/3 am - she soft chirping in nest then on side branch of nest for long time, he self-cleaning on branch above nest then making stick delivery in nest then left late pm - he flying out of nest while she standing on side branch of nest 3/2 late am - one standing on branch above nest 3/1 am/noon - both standing in nest,she soft chirping, then one standing on side branch of nest another on branch above nest for long time (over 2h) late pm - one standing on small branch right above nest KEY OBSERVATION: Mating seen on 3/4
March 7	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Jin and Larry report for week of 3/1-3/6: Nest 8034 (1st day: 3/1,3/3) 3/6 am - she standing on side branch of nest 3/5 am - he flying into nest with stick & she flying into nest,then he making love with her,then she on side branch of nest,he flying out/back with big stick but dropped it,20s later he flying in nest with long stick. 3/4 am - he flying into nest with long stick (hard working guy,..half way there) 3/3 am - both standing in nest together for while,then he left. 3/2 am - he standing in nest,then making stick delivery twice in 5m (wow fast builder) 3/1 am - one standing on edge of foundation of newly started nest (Yes,they're back to rebuild the new nest on the same spot !!! hopefully no one will remove it again) KEY OBSERVATIONS: 3/1 rebuilding nest and 3/5 mating
March 7	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Jin and Larry report: Nest 8691 (1st day:1/17,1/22) 3/6 early am - at sunrise he flying on rest tree for short time,then she flying in nest,he back to make love with her,then out/on rest tree & she on side branch of nest for long time,later flying on her / making long love with her (flapping wings 6/8 times then take 5/6s break on her,then repeat it love cycle 4 more times - wow this longest love we have ever seen) 3/5 early am - after sunrise he flying on right branch above nest for while,then she flying on left branch above nest,later he trying to make love with her,but she flapping him away,he back on branch closer to her for long time,after she left he made 3 stick deliveries,then out/back on branch above with fish,after eating he left & she back in nest followed by him,they making love in nest. 3/4 early am - after sunrise he flying on left of rest tree,30m later she flying on right of rest tree for long time,then flying in nest followed by him,they making love, then intruder flying into nest,in no time he flapping wings with high chirping then chasing it out, he back in nest with big moss then both in nest for long time,she move to side branch of nest,he flying on rest tree stay there for while then left 3/3 early am - during sunrise she flying in nest then side branch of nest, he flying on rest tree stay there for while then he making love with her in nest, then both stay in nest for long time,then he making stick delivery then left later he back & making love with her again. 3/2 early am - after sunrise she flying in nest then side branch of nest, he flying on rest tree stay there long time then he back making love with her, later they repeat this love cycle again, then he making stick delivery twice then he stay in nest for a while then left,later he back with big live fish & landing on rest tree for while then landing on branch above nest,till fish stop moving then he eating fish head 1st,she soft chirping till he bring left-over to her. 3/1 early am - at dawn she flying on branch above nest with soft chirping,she stay on same branch whole time (3h) with soft chirping occasionally; during sunrise he flying on rest tree stay there over 1h then making 2 stick deliveries then in nest for a while then left. KEY OBSERVATIONS: Mating observed multiple time (3/2 - 3/6)
March 7	12716	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Mary Alice T submitted the location and some photos of the female at the nest.
March 7	9248	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Diane H reports: Spotted both members of the adult pair in active nest building. They were each flying to and from the nest, each spotted carrying twigs/branches and sitting tall working the material into the nest.
March 7	7019	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Linda O reports: • I observed the nest on March 7th at about 5:31 PM from the Fish Haul Rd. area, which is outside of the Palmetto Hall Golf Course, and it was empty, looking kind of sad. I could not see any osprey in the surrounding area on any of the surrounding trees either. NOTE: This photo is from 3/18. Two were submitted so one is posted here and the other on the 18th update.
March 7	8889	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Gayle K reports: March 7: Male still sitting on his observation branch and occasionally leaving for a short time. (female there)
March 7	9089	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Jean Fruh reports that both ospreys were observed resting on a branch near the nest this past Saturday.
March 7	9059	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Mary Alice T. reports: Osprey spotted on a tree limb just above the nest. Could not determine if it was Thurston or Lovey. No other details
March 7	2520	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Mary Alice T reports: One female Osprey sitting on a favorite nearby tree, chowing down on a fish. This is Nora, the resident Osprey mom. Once again, did not see Nick anywhere and did not hear Nick as well. 1 Photo
March 7	6981	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports: I have visited this nest often in the past couple of weeks and I have not seen any Osprey activity in or around this nest.
March 7	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports: I visited this nest every other day since Feb 25. As of today there has been no rebuilding of this nest.
March 7	7632	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: 7632 No activity seen on nest but male osprey landed on a branch 10 feet away on adjacent tree and stared at nest for a long time
March 7	7757	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: 7757 No activity; nest deteriorating
March 7	11120	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: 11220 male osprey standing on side of eagles' nest, could not see inside.
March 7	11220	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: 11220 male osprey standing on side of eagles' nest, could not see inside
March 7	12235	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: 12235 no activity on nest but two osprey circling pretty low above it.
March 7	11231	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: 11231 no activity
March 8	2512	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Sheila B reports: Female osprey standing, chirping and looking around the area. Male appeared from the back of the nest where he had not been visible from my angle. He flew out and returned with a stick. Could see his wingtip feathers as he appeared to be arranging the new stick. After that both ospreys were out of view then some wings showed up – possible mating? Male flew out and female remained standing in the nest. (Photo is just the female)
March 8	12716	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Jack C confirmed the location of the nest and will monitor. Another image of the female.
March 8	12573	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Nancy S reports: A visitor sotted and heard 2 ospreys flying around the nest the beginning of March. One osprey was flying around the nest this morning, March 8.
March 8	2674	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Marie M reports: Nest 2674 - no activity
March 8	6984	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Marie M reports: Nest 6984 - one Osprey was sitting on top of the lights. They just sat there for the 20 minutes I observed. When I got in my car and drove away down Cast Net Drive, the Osprey was gone as viewed from Cast Net Drive. No sign of sticks or nest building.
March 8	7293	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Mary K reports: Nest 7293: an adult bird that appears to be an eagle was observed sitting on the structure above the osprey nest
March 8	7016	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Mary K. reports: Nest 7016: an adult female osprey (identified by a white chest with a brown "necklace") was observed sitting in the nest.
March 10	11221	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Paul P reports: On approximately March 10th one of the nesting pair was observed bringing nest building materials to the nest. The other osprey was not seen.
March 10	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: Female osprey sitting on the nest.
March 10	4175	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: Went by 2 times. No nest and no ospreys.
March 10	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: Went by 2 times. The first time there was the start of a nest but no ospreys. The second time a pair of ospreys were standing on the nest.
March 10	12717	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Jean F reports: I was out for a walk today and heard an osprey. I looked up and saw the bird perched near a large nest. It is unclear if this is a new nest or it just wasn't noticed before.
March 10	11235	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Mollie K reports: Nest 11235 (Crossings): 3/10/26: No activity for a while then an osprey flew into a tree across from the nest with something in their talons. Ate a little snack. (Picture of osprey attached)
March 10	12700	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Nancy S reports that both ospreys are back. There has been another (a third) also spotted, but this is likely one from the nearby nest. A photo was taken showing both ospreys in the nest at opposite sides, but unfortunately the space provided for a photo on the website is not wide enough to show both.
March 10	9022	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Sue and Diane report that while this pair has not yet mated, they have been very active.
March 10	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Cindy B reports: I walked to the nest about 4:30 today with my binos....an osprey...must be the male, is sitting on a branch just above and to the side of the nest; within the nest there's no movement or noises. I'll keep checking it out while you're away.....
March 10	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Cindy B reports: Ricky on branch; no sign of activity in the nest itself.
March 10	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: Both Ricky and Lucy were in the nest together when I arrived. Ricky was sitting in the middle of the nest, but then flew out of the nest a few minutes later. Lucy then moved from the outer edge of the nest and sat in the middle of the nest. She remained for a bit and then he flew out. About 5 minutes later, Lucy flew back into the nest. So I am still waiting for incubation.
March 10	5395	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: Today was the first time I have seen an osprey in the nest- MO. there was no sign of of PO this morning.
March 10	9137	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Carol U reports no sighting of ospreys on 3/1, 3/6 or 3/9.
March 10	2508	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Carol U reports no sighting of ospreys on 3/1, 3/6 or 3/9.
March 11	9711	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Jin F reports: 3/13 late pm - one standing on rest tree 3/12 am - she soft chirping in nest,he standing on rest tree 3/11 am/noon - she standing in nest for long time noon - both standing in nest & she soft chirping 3/10 am - she standing in nest with soft chirping,he standing on rest tree late pm - one standing in nest for long time 3/9 am/noon - she standing in nest with soft chirping, at noon he in nest also,she soft chirping 3/8 am - both standing on rest tree,she soft chirping noon - one moving around in nest 3/7 am - one standing on rest tree, later another flying in nest with stick
March 11	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Joanne V spotted one osprey on the platform. It still looks like the nest requires major rebuilding.
March 11	2517	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Sandra P reports: 3/11/26. 9am. Oprah and Oscar come and go thru out the day. Oprah is in the nest more often… I have not seen any mating Since 2/23.
March 11	12700	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Nancy S reports that Romeo and Juliet have been mating. ( photo included)
March 11	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Kathy A reports: Nest 7858 - In the past two weeks I've seen a lone osprey in the nest multiple times but only twice have I seen the pair together. About a week ago, March 11, Dad was delivering a fish to the nest just as I got there (I missed the shot) but he soon left with Spanish moss trailing in his talons. See photos attached. I have not seen the pair together since - just one at a time. Attached Photo shows Dad delivering a fish to Mom in the nest.
March 11	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Kathy Armstrong reports: Additional image of the pair.
March 11	12704	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Mary Ellen B reports: Both birds are back. I saw one bring nest material into the nest. I also saw them mating. Here's a picture of the two after mating. You can make out both sets of wings. They are on the branch to the right of the base of the nest.
March 11	2518	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sandra P reports: Wednesday 3/11- 2PM. No ospreys seen and no evidence of nest building.
March 12	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: Female osprey sitting on the nest.
March 12	4175	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: Went by 2 times. No nest and no ospreys.
March 12	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: went by 2 times. I didn’t see any ospreys. The nest does need work.
March 12	9434	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Ellen S reports: I was able to observe both in the nest and mating activity.
March 13	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jin F reports: 3/13 late pm - nothing to see/hear 3/12 am - she soft chirping in nest 3/11 am - she soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree. 3/10 am - one standing on branch above nest & another standing on rest tree. late pm - one standing on branch above nest then left 3/9 am - one standing on rest tree 3/8 am/noon - she standing on branch above nest & he standing on rest tree then he left & she stay 3/7 am - he standing on branch above nest & she standing on rest tree. noon - one standing on branch above nest late pm - both standing together on branch above nest,1h later one still there
March 13	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Jin F reports: 3/13 late pm - one standing on branch above nest 3/12 am/noon - one standing on edge of nest,at noon one on branch above nest 3/11 am - she standing on edge of nest for long time noon - both standing in nest & she soft chirping late pm - she standing on side branch of nest with soft chirping 3/10 am/noon - she standing on edge of nest for long time,at noon she still there 3/9 am/noon - she standing on edge of nest for long time, at noon he in nest also. late pm - she standing on side branch of nest, he flying onto her & making love 3/8 am/noon - she standing in nest then on side branch of nest with soft chirping for long time 3/7 am/noon - one standing in nest then on side branch of nest for long time
March 13	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Jin F reports: 3/13 late pm - one standing on rest tree then flying away 3/12 am - one standing on side branch of nest 3/11 am - she soft chirping in nest 3/10 am - she soft chirping in nest then he flying onto her & making love then left 3/9 am - one flying in nest then out of nest 3/8 am - nothing to see/hear 3/7 am - one making arrangement in nest
March 13	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Jin F reports: 3/13 late pm - both standing in nest, then one flying away 3/12 early am - at dawn she flying into nest followed by him,stay in nest for while then making love,then he making big moss delivery,then out/back with nothing,then out for long time,then back with fish,she flying a circle with fish then landing on rest tree then he landing on her / making love again. 3/11 early am - b4 dawn she standing in nest & he standing on rest tree for long time,after sunrise she soft chirping & he flying into nest & making love with her,both in nest for while,later he out/back on rest tree with fish,he eating 30m & she soft chirping till he bring left-over to her, while she eating on rest tree,he flying on same branch with her for long time,after eating she back in nest & he making stick delivery. 3/10 early am - she flying in nest & he flying on rest tree for long time, then she soft chirping & he flying into nest for while,then left then back with fish then on rest tree, she eating on nearby tree,after finish eating she soft chirping & he flying from rest tree onto her & making love with her on nearby tree,then both standing on same branch for while,then she back in nest followed by him,then he making stick delivery. 3/9 early am - b4 dawn she flying in nest,after sunrise he flying very high in sky with unique high pitch chirping & unique style (flapping wings in same spot then slide,repeat it many times) over 20m, then flying in nest then on rest tree,then back in nest then out again (repeat several times),no love & no stick & no fish. 3/8 early am - she already standing on rest tree b4 dawn,at dawn he flying in nest, then making love with her on rest tree, later making love 2 more times (total 3 time in 2h: 1 time on rest tree & 2 times on branch above nest),then making 3 stick deliveries by him & 3 moss deliveries by her, they're everywhere among rest tree,nest tree & eat tree. 3/7 early am - he late flying on rest tree for while,then high chirping while intruder nearby,then flying in nest with high chirping when intruder couple closer to nest,10m later he left,she very late flying in nest,he back to make love with her,then stay in nest with her for while then back on rest tree,then back in nest making love with her again,then left,she stay on side branch of nest for long time
March 13	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports: Nest #4074 March 13, 2026 I sat and observed this nest for 1/2 hour today and there was no activity observed in or around this nest site.
March 13	6981	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports: Nest #6981 March13, 2026 I observed this nest several times this week and still no Osprey activity in or around this nest site. There is still hope since they are late returners.
March 13	8030	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Mollie K reports: Nest 8030 (Bram's point): 3/13/26 Osprey has arrived and looks like she is working hard on the nest. (Picture attached).
March 13	9117	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Kathy A reports: Nest 9117 - I see one osprey either in the nest or on the limb by the nest nearly every day, but I have only seen the pair together twice in the past 2 weeks - one was in the nest calling out and the other was right by her on the limb with his back turned to her the entire time. The next time, March 13, that I saw them together it was a brief encounter which appeared to be mating behavior. But I haven't seen them together anymore or any sign of nest rebuilding yet. NOTE: Based on this update, we have confirmed the bonded pair back was as of 3/3 (reinforced by the 3/11 update) and mating 3/13.
March 14	9059	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	MAT reports: Today, 3/14/26, Hilton Head Island SC - Osprey spotted on a tree limb just above the nest. Assuming it is Thurston or Luvey. No other details - 1 photo taken
March 14	2512	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Robin S reported she spent 30 minutes at the nest observing. She saw 3 ospreys flying about and heard one osprey close by, but couldn't find it. NOTE: Because none of those ospreys were either in the nest or on a branch in the nesting tree, it cannot be determined if any were part of this nest's pair.
March 14	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N	incubation
Note:	Joanne V reports: Lucy appears to be incubating. She was alone in the nest; no sign of Ricky. At one point her head was deep in the nest (tail side up) and it looked like she might be rolling the egg(s). I am declaring incubation has begun.
March 15	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: Went by 2 times. One time there was an osprey on the platform.
March 15	2514	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Sheila B reports: There was one osprey on the nest platform.
March 15	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Sheila B reports: Sammie standing in nest, lots of rapid calls and actively looking around the nest area. Male osprey flew into nest area but Sammie flapped her wings stopping him from landing. He went to neighboring tree and perched for several minutes. Sammie continues calling and looking at perched osprey male then around the area. Perched male flies back to nest and both ospreys flapping wings in agitation. Male lands at one side of nest with head down in submissive position. After a few minutes Sammie starts to flap wings, call loudly and move toward male (intruder) aggressively. She continues calling and flapping her wings until male intruder leaves the nest and returns to perch in nearby tree. Sammie continues calling and looking around area. Intruder flies toward nest again and second male osprey arrives making loud warning calls. Males circle nesting area until one finally flies away. Remaining male goes to nearby tree to perch. Sammie continues with soft, lest frequent calls. There were a couple more incidents with a second male showing up but is driven off the nest by Sammie. When I left, one male is perched in a nearby tree and Sammie is standing in nest
March 15	12716	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Mary Alice T sent a photo of the female on a tree by the nest.
March 16	2549	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports: Nest still in tact / did not spot any osprey activity or changes to nest
March 16	9408	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports: Full nest still in tact / did not spot any osprey activity or changes to nest
March 16	2514	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports: Photo attached / taken today around Noon - did not spot any Osprey activity
March 16	9434	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
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March 16	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Sheila B reports: Sammie standing in the nest chirping. Male flies in and Sammie speeds up calling but it was not loud. Male makes loud slow-paced calls (warning?). A second male osprey flies into the area but does not approach nest. First male osprey flies toward second male osprey then the second osprey leaves the area. First male returns to the nest and Sammie continues quiet chirping. Male leaves the nest to perch on a branch in pine by the Goodwill store (this was one of Sam’s favorite perches during last season). About ten minutes later, Sammie perches on an adjacent branch and continues chirping quietly. Sammie shifts and stands with her back flat and head down while continuing quiet chirps (it looks like she is solicitating mating). Male does not respond but keeps actively scanning the sky. They were still in the tree when I left.
March 16	6984	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Wendy D reports: 6984 - Still no sign of osprey or nesting materials
March 16	2674	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Wendy D reports: 2674 - The nest looks complete and the female perched upright on it for the entire 15 minutes I was there
March 16	2653	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Jim H reports: Nest 2653 - single osprey on nest on multiple days. Second osprey seen perched near the nest.
March 16	8813	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jim H reports: Nest 8813 - no activity observed in recent observations
March 17	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: 3/15 Did not see an osprey near or on the nest. 3/17 Did not see an osprey near or on the nest.
March 17	5395	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: MO was quietly on the nest. No sign of PO. The nest is clearly smaller and shallower than in previous years. It’s unclear if she is incubating eggs or just laying on the nest. She is flat backed, the typical incubation position. Another nest check will be done in a few days to help determine what may be occurring. In past years, she is lower in the nest during incubation, often unable to be seen except for an occasional head popping up or repositioning. I can back date the nest milestones if needed.
March 17	7763	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Marge I reports: One Osprey sitting upright in the nest calling out continuously today. March 17
March 18	7019	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Linda O reports: • I again observed the nest on March 18th at about 10:12 AM and was happy to see one of the pair sitting in the nest and she/he appeared to be sitting low in the nest. I hope she is sitting on some eggs. 2 Pictures are attached. NOTE: Based on this report, we are tentatively recording incubation as beginning.
March 18	2512	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Linda O reports: I am monitoring Robin's nest while she is out of town. I checked on the nest at 10:15 am yesterday, 03-18-2026, and did not observe any Ospreys in the nest or the general area.
March 18	9270	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Mollie K reports: 3/18/26: Both ospreys flew into the nest while I was there. A lot of flapping happened for a few minutes and then one flew off. The other stayed in the nest moving around for a bit and then was just sitting near the edge. (Picture attached.)
March 18	2521	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Lisa P reports: There is no sign of the osprey pair and the nest has not been rebuilt. NOTE: This nest was removed by T-Mobile. It was hoped that this long time pair would rebuild and mate, but so far this has not happened. They also have not been spotted building a new nest in another location nearby. This nest will continue to be monitored through the end of April. If there is still no sign of this pair returning, the nest will be closed out for the season.
March 18	12700	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Nancy S reports: Nest repairs underway. Today I saw Romeo bringing branches to the nest.
March 18	12573	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Nancy S reports: Unfortunately, the nest is very high on the tree and extremely hard to see. Nothing to report.
March 19	4175	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: 3/15 Went by 2 times. No nest and no ospreys. 3/17 Went by 2 times. No nest and no ospreys. 3/19 Went by 2 times. No nest and no ospreys.
March 19	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: 3/17 Went by 2 times. No ospreys on the nest or platform. 3/19 Went by 2 times. No ospreys on the nest or platform.
March 19	9137	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Carol U reports: I just got back from checking this evening and no birds on the nest. No Osprey calls or sightings in the trees. This may be one of the latest arrivals in a few years.
March 19	2508	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Carol U reports: Carol U reports: I just got back from checking this evening and no birds on the nest. No Osprey calls or sightings in the trees. This may be one of the latest arrivals in a few years.
March 20	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Kathy A reports: Nest 7858 - I haven't seen both osprey again at the nest since the last report but I always see one in the nest. This evening I didn't think there were any osprey there but after a while I spotted a white head bobbing up and down barely above the rim of the nest. I believe she was eating a catch. It appears that the nest is rebuilt, possibly wider and/or deeper than before since I could barely see her above the edge when she was eating. See the attached photo of her sitting/standing in their big fluffy nest! NOTE: Based on the recent observations of Mom down in the nest and barely visible, it is assumed that incubation is underway. It probably started between the 11th and the 20th and will be recorded as starting the 15. This is just our best estimate.
March 20	9117	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Kathy A reports: Nest 9117 - I've seen the pair together a couple more times, albeit briefly. Usually it's just one osprey in what's left of the nest or perched on the limb by the nest. In contrast to Nest 7858, this nest is still in bad shape, with most of it hanging off one limb and one of the supporting limbs clearly exposed. They better get busy with the remodeling! See attached photo.
March 20	9711	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Jin F reports: 3/20 early am - she constantly soft chirping in nest mid am - one standing on rest tree mid pm - she standing in nest with constantly soft chirping while he standing on rest tree 3/19 am - one standing in nest pm - one standing on edge of nest 3/18 am/pm - one standing in nest 3/17 am - one standing on rest tree mid pm - she standing in nest with soft chirping while he standing on rest tree 3/16 early am - one standing in nest noon/late pm - one standing on rest tree 3/15 am - she flying into nest with soft chirping,30m later she flying out of nest onto rest tree noon - one flying in nest with long stick 3/14 am - both in nest, she soft chirping, 30m later one standing on rest tree
March 20	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	0	U	N	incubation
Note:	Jin F reports: (1st day:2/12, Incubation:3/17?) 3/20,17 - nothing to see/hear (incubation?) 3/19 am - one standing on rest tree with high chirping then flying onto branch above nest 3/18 am - one standing on branch above nest with high chirping 3/16 early am - she soft chirping in nest late pm - one standing on rest tree 3/15 am - she soft chirping in nest 3/14 am/noon - one standing on rest tree for long time,at noon still there
March 20	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Jin F reports: 3/20 early am/pm - one standing on branch above nest am - one standing on edge of nest 3/19 early am/pm - one standing on branch above nest late am - one standing in nest 3/18 am - one flying into nest then flying out of nest pm - she standing on edge of nest with soft chirping while he standing on nearby tree across road 3/17 late am - one standing on branch right above nest 3/16 early am - one standing on branch above nest noon - one standing on edge of nest 3/15 am - she soft chirping on branch above nest while he flying in nest with stick & making arrangement noon - one standing on edge of nest & another on branch above nest late pm - one soft chirping in nest while another standing on branch above nest 3/14 am/late pm - one standing in nest with soft chirping,another on branch above nest, later one chasing intruder away late pm - one standing on branch above nest
March 20	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Jin F reports: 3/20 early am - one standing on rest tree. 3/19 early am - one standing on rest tree. 3/18 early am - she standing on branch below nest,then flying 2 circles around,then landing in nest with soft chirping 3/17 am - she soft chirping then flying out of nest 3/16 early am - one standing on rest tree then following another flying a few circles,then landing in nest 3/15 early am - one standing in nest 3/14 am - one standing on rest tree then flying away
March 20	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N	incubation
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/20?) 3/20 early am - one sitting in nest,20m later both in nest,one sitting another standing (incubation?) pm - she sitting in nest with soft chirping while he standing on rest tree 3/19 early am - one standing on branch right above nest,20m later another standing in nest 3/18 early am - one standing on rest tree,then flying into nest,20m later both standing in nest & she soft chirping 3/17am - one standing on branch right above nest, another flying in nest then making arrangement 3/16 early am - one standing on eat tree for long time, 3/15 early am - one standing on rest tree,20m later both standing in nest, 3/14 am - she standing in nest, then he flying in with fish, she soft chirping till flying out with fish, then eating on eat tree,in no time he flying onto rest tree
March 20	8990	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Steve W reports: Even though she is not visible usually, when the male briefly visited the nest, you could see her moving around. He did not bring any treats and they only quietly responded to each other. She is hunkered down incubating and not noticed leaving, although a few days previously both birds were off the nest flying around with some commotion. A third Osprey was seen flying by high and may have caused all the commotion from high above or with a lower flyby. I was not sure if that was an intruder of one of the pair on the low flyby. NOTE: based on this second observation of incubation we will indicate incubation is underway as of 3/15, splitting the difference between the unsure date and this one.
March 21	11221	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Paul P reports: March 21st one osprey was observed next to the nest and the other (female) was observed in the nest but low and very inconspicuous. Can I assume that they have mated and the female is sitting on eggs? NOTE: The timeline is good for possible incubation. We will wait at least another week before declaring eggs laid.
March 21	8889	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Gayle reports: On 3/11 as I was walking I was lucky enough to see one of the osprey’s fishing in the pond and got an amazing video! On 3/22 I saw one of them sitting in the nest. They were being very vocal both days.
March 21	2512	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Linda O reports: I checked on Nest #2512 this morning at about 9:40 AM, hoping to see some activity, but I did not. I could not hear or see any osprey in the area either. I will try again this week. Attached is a picture of the nest which appears to be in good condition, so hopeful.
March 21	9117	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Kathy A reports: Another very brief update on Nest 9117 - just this morning, for the very first time, I saw one Osprey make several trips back and forth to the nest carrying sticks and then arranging them. The partner wasn’t around to help out - it’s a big project and needs a team effort!
March 21	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N	incubation
Note:	Joanne V reports: only a brief visit today. Lucy was deep in the nest. She was chirping away almost nonstop. Ricky was nowhere to be seen.
March 21	5395	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: only a brief visit today. MO was not visible, but I heard chirping sounds from the nest. It is therefore suspected that she was deep in the nest. PO was nowhere to be seen.
March 21	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports: March 21, 2026 #4074 I have not observed any Osprey activity at this nesting site or any type of Osprey activity nearby. I will continue to observe this nesting site throughout this week. My couples are late comers.
March 21	6981	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports: March 21, 2026 Nest #6981 I have not seen any activity in or around this nesting site. I have heard chirping and watched an Osprey diving for fish at the lagoon across from this site. I will continue to watch for activity at this site throughout the coming week.
March 21	8215	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Kathy K reports: Once again I don't have anything to report on our nest. We've seen very little of Osprey in our area. Maybe flying over local lagoons, but not stopping in our tree.
March 22	7293	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Mary K reports: Nest 7293: an adult bird that appears to be an osprey was observed sitting on the structure above the osprey nest. It could not be determined if it was a male or female osprey.
March 22	7016	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Mary K reports: Nest 7016: an adult female osprey (identified by a white chest with a brown "necklace") was again observed sitting in the nest.
March 22	8739	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Steve J reports: I visited the nest today. Once again a single Osprey in the nest. Seemed to have a white breast/neck and or head. The Osprey brought in some twigs for maintenance.
March 23	7473	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
March 23	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Sheila B reports: Sammie standing in nest calling. Sam flew in with a fish and Sammie takes it to a nearby pine to eat. There are lots of crows that are harassing her but she shoos them away with her wings. Sam stays at the nest arranging sticks and trying out the bowl. He appears to be shoving the nest material out to the sides to create a better nest bowl. While I was watching Sammie, Sam left the nest. Sammie was still eating her fish when I left.
March 24	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	0	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Christine B (Subbing for Kathy A) reports: March 24, 2026 Nest #7858 Today I sat for 15 minutes and did not see any activity at this nest. This nest is large and deep.
March 24	6981	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports: Nest #6981 March 24,2026 I observed this nesting site several days this week and I am sorry to say that there is no Osprey activity at this nesting site.
March 24	7473	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Linda S reports: One of the ospreys was sitting on the side of the structure near the nest (which is on top of the tower). It is hard to see. This nest will continue to be monitored.
March 24	9117	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Christine B (subbing for Kathy A) reports: March 24, 2026 Nest #9117 I Observed one male Osprey perched on a dead tree limb slightly below his nest. He remained there while I heard him chirping away. The nest needs some work.
March 24	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports: Nest #4074 March 24, 2026 I observed this nesting site for 15 minutes and there was no activity in or around this nest.
March 24	2518	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sandra P reports: Have checked this nest. March 11-17-24. All between 1-2 pm. I have not seen any activity- no ospreys and no nest building.
March 24	2517	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sandra P reports: have checked this nest daily and at different hours of the day. Usually Oprah is there by herself. Last time I saw Oscar was Friday 3/20 at 10 am. Oprah comes and goes. Today 3/24. I have not seen her in the nest yet and it’s 2:30 pm. I started checking 8 am…. Will keep hoping.
March 24	7147	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Steve J reports: Yesterday I saw an Osprey sitting low in the nest. I would say the Osprey had a white breast/front upper chest. I also noticed 2 Osprey in the close area flying kind of in a row kind of chasing each other??? One Osprey landed in the nest where the white breasted Osprey was sitting. He didn't stay for more than a second or two and then flew away. From there it seemed like the chase continued in the air....that is again the original 2 flying Osprey. NOTE: Based on this observation, it is POSSIBLE that mating occurred. We will hold off before entering this as a data point.
March 25	7019	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Linda O reports: I checked on Nest No. 7019 this morning and all looked good. The nest is definitely occupied as you can see by the picture. I did not see a mate in the area.
March 26	8889	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Gayle K reports: I watched the ospreys and they were being very vocal and going in & out of the nest.
March 26	9434	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Ellen S reports: We are continuing to see and hear both male and female. They seem to be fixing up the nest and calling to each other.
March 26	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: Lucy was in the nest this morning. Occasionally she pooped up, but mostly she stayed low in the nest Ricky was no where to be seen around the nest (although there were several male ospreys out and about today within a mile radius).
March 26	5395	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N	incubation
Note:	Joanne V reports: MO was in the nest (which is still surprisingly sparse and shallow- not any rebuilding since last I observed). PO was initially on a branch in the nesting tree, but then flew to another tree and sat on a branch there. MO chirped softly after PO left and repositioned a few times. She does appear to be incubating and while today's date will be used, it's possible she began a week or more ago.
March 26	9022	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N	incubation
Note:	Diane R reports: Yesterday I observed Duke bringing a fish to the nest. Daisy flew away with the fish and Duke settled down in the nest, which tells me incubation has begun. Later in the day Duke brought more nesting material.
March 26	9137	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Carol U reports: I’ve visited the nest on 3/22 at 5:30, 3/24 at 3 pm, 3/26 at 10 am and no sightings of Osprey. I’ll continue to visit every few days. I think this is later than in past years.
March 26	2508	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Carol U reports: I’ve visited the nest on 3/22 at 5:30, 3/24 at 3 pm, 3/26 at 10 am and no sightings of Osprey. I’ll continue to visit every few days. I think this is later than in past years.
March 26	6980	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Jeffrey M reports: A bit of an update. Olive Oyl (female) arrival time needs changed . Turns out the earlier report was wrong because that was not Olive Oyl and Popeye ran her(?) off. But the good news is Olive arrived the first week of March and all is going well with the nest and the couple.
March 26	7842	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Carol M reports: These 2 have moved into the tree in my backyard. They are still adding material to the nest and hanging out close to it. I don’t think the female has moved into it yet but I have observed mating behaviors. There are a few other osprey “visiting” so I am trying to figure out if there is another nest close by .the fishing is good in the lagoon behind my house so I think that is why we have seen so much activity.
March 26	2521	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Lisa P reports: Wow! Osprey perched on lower arm of tower. Can’t tell from this angle, but there appear to be attempts as a nest on top of box like structures on the lower platform.
March 27	7757	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: no activity
March 27	9711	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N	incubation
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/27) 3/27 early am - she standing on edge of nest with soft chirping,then sitting in nest (incubation) pm - she soft chirping in nest 3/26 early am - one standing in nest another standing on rest tree, mid pm - both standing tall in nest,she soft chirping untill he left 3/25 am - one standing on rest tree, 3/24 mid pm - she standing in nest with constantly soft chirping late pm - one standing on rest tree 3/23 early am - she standing on edge of nest with soft chirping while he standing on rest tree mid am - both in nest, one standing another sitting (incubation?) mid pm - both standing on rest tree,she constantly soft chirping 3/22 early-mid am - one standing on rest tree,2h later till there 3/21 am - he flying out of nest, then flying back with stick, while she standing on rest tree mid pm - one standing tall in nest
March 27	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N	incubation
Note:	Jin F reports: 3/27 early am - one standing on rest tree mid am - one standing on branch above nest pm - she soft chirping in nest 3/26,25,24,23,22 - nothing to see/hear 3/21 early am - she standing on branch above nest with a little soft chirping mid am - she soft chirping in nest
March 27	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N	incubation
Note:	Jin F reprots: Incubation:3/22) 3/27 early am - she standing on small branch right above nest with a little soft chirping 3/26 early am - she sitting with a little soft chirping chirping in nest mid am - one standing on edge of nest mid pm - she sitting in nest with soft chirping 3/25 early am - one standing on small branch right above nest mid am - she standing on edge of nest with soft chirping mid pm - one standing in nest while raining 3/24 early am - she sitting with a little soft chirping chirping in nest mid am - one standing on small branch right above nest mid pm - she sitting in nest with constantly soft chirping 3/23 early am/pm - one sitting in nest 3/22 early am - one standing on edge of nest mid am - he standing on branch above nest,she soft chirping constantly in nest mid pm - he standing on edge of nest,she sitting in nest with constantly soft chirping (incubation) 3/21 early am/mid am - one standing on branch above nest mid pm - one standing on branch above nest with a little soft chirping
March 27	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N	incubation
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/20) 3/27 early am - one sitting in nest, 20m later same thing 3/26 early am - one sitting in nest, 20m later same thing mid pm - one standing tall in nest 3/25 early am - she sitting in nest with constantly soft chirping,20m later same thing 3/24 - nothing to see/hear 3/23 early am - one sitting in nest 3/22 early am - Both in nest,he standing & she sitting with soft chirping mid pm - she standing on eat tree & he standing in nest 3/21 early am - one standing on rest tree
March 27	12716	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: Osprey recumbent on nest. Another osprey circling over the lake nearby.
March 27	7632	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Jack C reports: 7632 Osprey recumbent on nest
March 27	12235	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: No osprey activity
March 27	11220	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: Two ospreys on nest, one recumbent one standing on side of nest
March 27	11231	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: 11231 Osprey flew into the tree at the level of the nest but I could not see if there was one on nest; NOTE: Incubation may have started but we will wait for further evidence.
March 28	4668	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Marie C reports: At 9 am I saw one Osprey on the nest. It stayed a few minutes and then flew away. I did not see it again that morning. Also, a museum staff member added: one Osprey over the past day or so. It was bringing sticks to the nest, but she had not seen a pair. NOTE: The camera on the nest is not currently operating, but the employee said the museum was going to fix the camera on the nest.
March 28	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports: Nest #4074 March 28, 2026 There is no Osprey activity at this nesting site today.
March 28	9117	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Christine B (subbing for Kathy A) reports: March 28, 2026 Nest #9117 There was no activity at this nesting site today. In fact the nest was partially gone.
March 28	6981	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports: Nest #6981 March 28, 2026 There was no Osprey activity at this nesting site.
March 28	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Christine B (subbing for Kathy A) reports: March 28, 2026 Nest #7858 Today shortly after arrival at this nest I am happy to report I observed the top of one Osprey head popping up several times from deep inside. NOTE: Based on this observation, we are confirming the incubation behavior observed previously and estimated to have begun about 3/15.
March 28	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Jin F reports: ( possible Incubation:3/22- not confirmed) 3/27 early am - she standing on small branch right above nest with a little soft chirping 3/26 early am - she sitting with a little soft chirping chirping in nest mid am - one standing on edge of nest mid pm - she sitting in nest with soft chirping 3/25 early am - one standing on small branch right above nest mid am - she standing on edge of nest with soft chirping mid pm - one standing in nest while raining 3/24 early am - she sitting with a little soft chirping chirping in nest mid am - one standing on small branch right above nest mid pm - she sitting in nest with constantly soft chirping 3/23 early am/pm - one sitting in nest 3/22 early am - one standing on edge of nest mid am - he standing on branch above nest,she soft chirping constantly in nest mid pm - he standing on edge of nest,she sitting in nest with constantly soft chirping (incubation) 3/21 early am/mid am - one standing on branch above nest mid pm - one standing on branch above nest with a little soft chirping
March 28	9137	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Carol U reports: no osprey sighting.
March 28	2517	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Sandra P : Oscar mating with Oprah. Second one I have seen since 2/23.
March 29	7763	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Marge I reports: Didn’t see any birds or hear anything. Hoping Mommy is deep in the nest.
March 29	7763	HHI Osprey Watch	0	Y	N	incubation
Note:	NOTE: Based on observations and the fact that hatching took place about April 29, we are guessing that incubation began about 3/23. This is our best estimate because it seems to have started between the reports of March 9 and 29.
March 29	2549	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports: (Cross Island Expressway on HHI) - Still no activity or nest changes noted (no photos)
March 29	9408	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports: Tanger 2 Site in Bluffton) - See attached photo of 1 one Osprey on nest. Other osprey was spotted flying around light structure but did not witness it landing next to other osprey. Inline image
March 29	2514	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports: (Power Line Drive on HHI) albeit more branches than a week earlier - See attached photo taken Inline image
March 29	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Sheila B reports: Sammie flies slowly against the wind and lands in nest. Sam arrives soon after with nesting and works on nest arrangement. Both watch the sky. Sam exits to nearby pine tree. Sammie still working in the nest. Sam is sitting down low in the nest and Sam chases a grackle away from the nest. 12:54 PM - Sammie still low and flat-backed in the nest. 1:15 Sammie took short flight around the nest area. She was followed closely by a grackle until she got back to the nest then it flew away. Sammie started digging and aerating the nest then settled back in even lower than before. When I left at 1:22, Sammie was still in the same low position in the nest.
March 29	12700	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N	incubation
Note:	Nancy S reports: Incubation Observation- March 29, 2026 Incubation posture- one osprey is down, very low and flat in the nest while other osprey is constantly standing at a near by branch.
March 30	9045	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Kathy B reports for month of March: 3/6/26 One Osprey perched on the nest tree; 3/8/26 No Osprey seen or heard. Obvious improvements to the nest; 3/11/26 Female Osprey at the nest site; 3/17/26 Nest intact. No Osprey seen or heard; 3/22//26 Both Osprey were in and around the nest. Do not appear to be incubating; 3/30/26 One Osprey sitting deep in the nest. It appears that incubation has begun!
March 30	9270	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Mollie reports: 3/30/26: Mossy is hanging out in the nest. Could possibly be in incubation, but unsure. Seemed fairly low and just stretched her head looking around. NOTE: We will wait for the nest update before marking incubation, although it may be underway.
March 31	9434	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Ellen S reports: I continue to see the male and female in and around the nest. Yesterday they chased away a Bald Eagle which was amazing to watch. They continue to communicate with each other.
March 31	9137	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Carol U reports: we have 1 Osprey. It flew off the nest and I was unable to see if it was male or female. I’ll go ever frequently to see when the partner arrives.
April 1	12700	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	one osprey in the nest
April 1	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: 3/30 Did not see an osprey on or near the nest. I cannot see in the nest however so it’s possible the female is there. 4/1 Female in the nest, close enough to the edge that I can see her. She actually defecated over the edge. Hard to miss that. Hahaha!
April 1	4175	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: 3/22 Went by 1 time. No nest and no ospreys. 3/30 Went by 2 times. No nest and no ospreys. 3/31 Went by 2 times. No nest and no ospreys. 4/1 Went by 2 times. No nest and no ospreys.
April 1	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: 3/22 Went by the nest 1 time. There was an osprey standing on the nest. 3/30 Went by the nest 2 times. No ospreys on the nest or platform. 3/31 Went by 2 times. The first time there was an osprey on the edge of the nest. The second time there were two ospreys on the edge of the nest. 4/1 Went by 2 times. The first time no ospreys but the second time there was an osprey standing on the edge of the nest. Sue
April 1	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Christine B reports subbing for Kathy A: April 1, 2026 Nest# 7858 I observed one Osprey sitting low in the nest, her head popping up every once in a while. After a short period of time another adult osprey flew into the nest dropping a fish. He quickly flew away and then it was obvious that she was enjoying her meal. Note: Great observation clearly confirming incubation previous reported.
April 1	9117	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Christine B subbing for Kathy A reports: April 1, 2026 Nest #9117 I observed one adult Osprey perched on the limb next to the nest. She was chirping and grooming herself. This Osprey had a very dark defined necklace so is the female. This nest still needs a lot of repair. NOTE:
April 1	6981	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports: Christine B reports: April 1, 2026 Nest #6981 I observed two Ospreys sitting on different sections of the tower. I sat and watched for several minutes. They took off heading in the same direction. I then went to the preserve side of the nest. I waited for some time but they did not return.
April 1	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N	incubation
Note:	Christine B reports: April 1, Nest #4074 I had noticed that the nest was being rebuilt Friday. I decided to give it a couple days and then return today for observation. I spent 20 minutes on the Greenwood drive side and saw nothing. I decided to watch from the Harris Teeter side where I could sit in the shade. I was close to giving up when I saw an adult Osprey overhead .He circled and landed in the nest. At that point of contact another Osprey popped up . After a few moments he took off and she lowered herself down in the nest and I could no longer see her head. NOTE: The description of one down in the nest may be the start of incubation.
April 1	8028	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Mary Ellen B reports: 8028: One osprey on the nest. I believe the osprey was laying down. At first I didn't think anything was there, but after watching and backing up, I eventually saw movement.
April 1	12704	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Mary Ellen B reports: One osprey in incubation posture in the nest.
April 1	2653	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Jim H reports: 2653 - single osprey seen standing on the edge or standing or sitting in the nest on several days during the last two weeks. Single adult (picture) seen standing above the nest on 3/31. Have not seen any feeding activity.
April 1	8813	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jim H reports: No activity at this nest.
April 1	8030	HHI Osprey Watch	0	Y	N
Note:	NOTE: Based on the reports submitted later, we believe that there were eggs and incubation was underway.
April 2	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: There was an osprey laying down in the nest. She was in the "incubation position," but because observation was a "drive by" from the highway, there was no way to determine if she was incubating. If she maintains that position over the course of a couple of weeks, it can be safely determined that she was incubating and the date can be logged for 4/2.
April 3	9089	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jean F reports: I haven’t observed her in nest - I did check last evening and spotted one near the nest - I’ll continue to monitor this weekend.
April 3	9137	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Carol U reports: both ospreys are on the nest!!!
April 3	2508	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Carol U reports: 3/28, 4/1, 4/3 - no osprey on or around the nest on any of these 3 days
April 4	8937	HHI Osprey Watch	0	Y	N
Note:	We do not have the start of incubation date, but based on the feeding seen on May 10, our best estimate is that incubation began about April 4.
April 4	2512	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Robin S reports: visited the nest this morning at 9:16 and both were on the nest hanging out. The male stretched out his wings and looked impressive. NOTE: This appears to be mating behavior
April 4	12573	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Nancy S reports: visited the nest this morning at 11:30 and later at 4:41. No sign of the Ospreys. Nest seems to be empty. I waited around to see if I would see them flying around, but no sign of them. I took a picture of the nest.
April 4	8889	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Gayle K reports: I caught one of them bringing a fish back to the nest. NOTE: incubation is now being declared
April 4	9711	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N	incubation
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/27) 4/3 early am - she standing on rest tree with constantly soft chirping,1h later same thing 4/2 early-mid am - she sitting in nest,then soft chirping then standing in nest 4/1 early am - one standing on rest tree early pm - one standing tall in nest 3/31 early am - she soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree 3/30 early am - she standing on edge of nest with soft chirping mid am - he flying out of nest,she soft chirping in nest 3/29 early am - she standing on edge of nest with soft chirping,50m later she sitting in nest 3/28 early am - one standing on edge of nest
April 4	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	0	U	N
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/27) 4/3 early am - she standing on rest tree with constantly soft chirping,1h later same thing 4/2 early-mid am - she sitting in nest,then soft chirping then standing in nest 4/1 early am - one standing on rest tree early pm - one standing tall in nest 3/31 early am - she soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree 3/30 early am - she standing on edge of nest with soft chirping mid am - he flying out of nest,she soft chirping in nest 3/29 early am - she standing on edge of nest with soft chirping,50m later she sitting in nest 3/28 early am - one standing on edge of nest
April 4	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	0	U	N
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/27) 4/3 early am - she standing on rest tree with constantly soft chirping,1h later same thing 4/2 early-mid am - she sitting in nest,then soft chirping then standing in nest 4/1 early am - one standing on rest tree early pm - one standing tall in nest 3/31 early am - she soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree 3/30 early am - she standing on edge of nest with soft chirping mid am - he flying out of nest,she soft chirping in nest 3/29 early am - she standing on edge of nest with soft chirping,50m later she sitting in nest 3/28 early am - one standing on edge of nest NOTE: Sometimes an adult is not visible because the osprey is deep in the nest.
April 4	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	0	U	N
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/25) 4/3,2 - nothing to see/hear 4/1 early am - one standing on rest tree 3/31 early am - she constantly chirping in nest while crows flying around her pm -one sitting in nest 3/30 early am - she soft chirping in nest while he self-cleaning on rest tree mid pm - she soft chirping on tree across lagoon,then flying onto rest tree with soft chirping 3/29 early am - nothing to see/hear (very windy) 3/28 early am - she soft chirping in nest NOTE: Sometimes an adult is not visible because the osprey is deep in the nest
April 4	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N
Note:	Jin F reprorts" Incubation:3/20) 4/3 mid pm - one standing in nest 4/2 - nothing to see/hear 4/1 early am - she soft chirping in nest,20m later she sitting in nest 3/31 early am - one standing in nest, 20m later sitting in nest, 3/30 pm - one flying on branch above nest 3/29 early am - nothing to see/hear (very windy) 3/28 early am - one sitting in nest, 20m later same thing
April 4	11221	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N	incubation
Note:	Paul P reports: Yesterday, after over a week of not seeing either of the osprey on or near the nest I can now confirm that the female osprey is on the nest and probably incubating her eggs! I could hear the osprey but could not see either of them near the nest. I stood around the nest tree and finally saw the female osprey stand and fluff up her wings and then re-settle in the nest. No photos but I definitely saw her on the nest. At this time I believe that she may have been on the nest with her egg(s) for at least the past week. I am basing this on the fact that I had not seen either of the osprey in the nest tree in over a week. My thought is she was on the nest with her eggs and the male was just away and I wasn't around when he was at the nest. Incubation is estimated to have begun on 3/27/26
April 4	2518	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sandra P reports: Nest checked Saturday 4/4. At 11:30 am. No activity. No nest building and no ospreys seen. I’ll keep Checking,
April 5	9089	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N	incubation
Note:	Jean F reports: Mama Osprey is definitely on the nest. I observed her there both Sat and Sunday this weekend. NOTE: monitor declares incubation
April 5	2520	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	MAT reports: An Osprey (Nora) sitting quietly on the edge of the nest. Does not appear to be incubating Once again, did not see Nick anywhere and did not hear Nick as well. 1 Photo
April 5	9059	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	MAT reports: Today, 4/5/26, Hilton Head Island SC - No Osprey spotted around the nest or in the tree. Could be incubating if buried deep down in the nest, but doubt it. No photo.
April 5	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N	incubation
Note:	Joanne V reports: Watched this nest for about an hour. Sammie remained flat backed in the nest the entire time. She appears to be incubating. Sam flew in and out about 3 times during the observation. NOTE: incubation is declared effective 4-5-26
April 7	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: 4/6 I didn’t see any ospreys but can’t see into the nest. I stayed for about 15 minutes 4/7 I didn’t see any ospreys but again I can’t see into the nest.
April 7	11235	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Mollie reports: 4/7/26: osprey flew in with nesting material (spanish moss) and hung out for a bit in the nest vocalizing.
April 7	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports: April 7,2026 Nest #4074 I observed one adult Osprey circling above the nest chirping and then he flew off toward the ocean side of Sea Pines. I waited for 20 minutes hoping to catch his return. I did not see him return.
April 7	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports: Nest #4074 April 7, 2026 I arrived and observed one adult Osprey perched on the red warning light above the nest. I stayed for 15 minutes. No other activity observed.
April 8	4175	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: 4/7 Went by 2 times. No nest and no ospreys. 4/8 Went by 2 times. No nest and no ospreys.
April 8	9270	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Mollie reports: 4/8/26: No activity. NOTE: Based on possible incubation in the March 30 report this no activity might be because Mom is deep in the nest.
April 8	11235	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N
Note:	Mollie reports: 4/8/26: Lots of vocalizing and flying around. Lots of wing flapping when landing in the nest. Sounds like there is an osprey in the nest but can't see it. NOTE: IT is possible incubation has begun.
April 8	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N	incubation
Note:	Sheila B reports: April 7, 12:30 PM: one osprey sitting low and quiet in the nest (incubating posture). Osprey repositions with some motions that could be digiing in the nest bowl. A few quiet chirps but no sign of a second osprey. April 8, 9:45 AM: Sammie standing in the nest chirping and looking around area. Lots of fish crows and boat-tailed grackles in two trees – both groups being very noisy/. One crow did a fly-by of the nest but Sammie did not move. She kept calling and looking around nest area. No sign of Sam. It is very windy and the nest light pole is rocking in the wind.
April 8	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N	incubation
Note:	Joanne V reports: it was an incredibly windy day and the nest tree was actually swaying. Initially there was nothing to see or hear, but after about 15 minutes, Lucy appeared to be tending to her egg(s), as her back side was up and her head was still deep in the nest (see photo). Ricky was not sighted.
April 9	9117	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Second photo submitted from 4-9-2026
April 9	8739	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Steve J reports for April 1-9: I have visited both the nest several times in the last 10 days or so. Every time I barely see an Osprey on the next. She was obviously very low in the nests. I could just see a bit of movement. No evidence of another Osprey in the area at all. NOTE: Based on these reports, we are assuming incubation might have started around March 31.
April 9	7147	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Steve J reports for 3/31-4/9: Every time I barely see an Osprey on the next. She was obviously very low in the nests. I could just see a bit of movement. No evidence of another Osprey in the area at all.
April 9	7763	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Marge I reports: Today around noon. Same as last time. Did not see or hear anything. I did try walking to different spots. I have my friends who golf a lot looking for me also.
April 9	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N	incubation
Note:	Sheila B reports: Sammie very low in the nest - can only see the top of her head and tail feathers. Sam is in nearby pine watching over the nest area.
April 9	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N
Note:	Sheila B reports: One adult flying near nest being harassed by a grackle. Osprey chases grackle away. Second adult osprey flies into nesting area and they start flying in circles with one osprey giving loud, sharp warning calls. Fish crow flies close to nest and Sammie’s head pops up above the edge of nest edge. She flies out and chased crow away then returns to nest. Meanwhile two other ospreys continue circling each other and they gradually fly out of the nesting area. Sammie settles back very low in nest (probably incubating). She gave a few short chirps. 4:45 Sammie still low in nest and no sign of Sam. 5:15 Sammie still in nest and no Sam. She gives a few chirps and a second osprey flies near the parking lot but keeps on going. A short while later, two adults circling each other show up in another location near the nest but do not interact with Sammie and leave area. Crows gather nearby in nearby tree. Sammie stays alert and frequently looks around the area and above while occasionally calling. Still no sign of Sam.
April 9	2517	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Sandra P reports: Not sure what is happening this year. I check this nest several times a day. Sometimes Oscar and Oprah in nest together. Sometimes they are in the nest individually and often the nest is empty. Last mating was 3/28.and it was very short. I also saw Oscar in the nest and Oprah try to fly into the. Nest and Oscar would not let her ? This I saw twice on the same day 4/3. They were both in the. Nest at 8:30 am today. Oprah flew away. Oscar stayed in for about ½ hr and he flew away. At 10 the nest is empty.
April 9	8215	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Kathy K reports; No action in this particular nest.
April 10	7842	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Carol M reports: Lots of activity going on here . I have the pair covering the nest. The female seems to be in it but this is a super high tree so can’t always figure it out. They are very noisy taking with each other. Yesterday we had a visiting osprey get into a physical fight close to the nest and over my yard. There seems to be at least 2 more osprey hanging around sometimes so I wonder if there is another nest nearby. NOTE: incubation is now being declared as Carol indicates hearing sounds in the nest even when an osprey is not visible in the nest. Also, the male is usually nearby.
April 10	9711	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/27) 4/10 early am - one standing on rest tree 4/9 early am - one standing on edge of nest with soft chirping 4/8 early am - one standing on rest tree with high chirping 4/7 early am - she standing in nest with soft chirping mid am - one standing on rest tree 4/6 early,mid am - she standing in nest with constantly soft chirping 4/5 early,mid am - she standing in nest with constantly soft chirping 4/4 am - she standing in nest with constantly soft chirping pm - one standing tall on edge of nest
April 10	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/27) 4/10 early am - one standing on rest tree 4/9 early am - one standing on edge of nest with soft chirping 4/8 early am - one standing on rest tree with high chirping 4/7 early am - she standing in nest with soft chirping mid am - one standing on rest tree 4/6 early,mid am - she standing in nest with constantly soft chirping 4/5 early,mid am - she standing in nest with constantly soft chirping 4/4 am - she standing in nest with constantly soft chirping pm - one standing tall on edge of nest
April 10	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N
Note:	Jin F reports: ncubation:3/22) 4/10 early am - one sitting in nest 4/9 early am - one sitting in nest 4/8,6 bypass 5 times - nothing to see/hear 4/7 dawn - one sitting in nest 4/5 dawn - she a little soft chirping in nest 4/4 dawn - she a little soft chirping in nest pm - one sitting in nest
April 10	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N
Note:	Jon F reports: ncubation:3/25) 4/10 early am - one sitting in nest 4/9 early am - she a little soft chirping in nest 4/8 early am - one sitting in nest 4/7 early am - one sitting in nest mid pm - she flying onto rest tree,then flying onto edge of nest,then moving/sitting in nest while he standing from sitting in nest then high chirping 4/6 early am - she sitting with soft chirping in nest 4/5 early am - she a little soft chirping in nest 4/4 bypass 2 times - nothing to see/hear
April 10	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/20) 4/10 early am - one sitting in nest,20m later same 4/9,8 bypass 3 times - nothing to see/hear 4/7 early am - she soft chirping in nest 4/6 early am - one standing on rest tree 4/5 early am - she standing with soft chirping in nest.20m later one sitting in nest 4/4 early am - she soft chirping in nest
April 10	2549	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports: (Cross Island Expressway) ... No new activity NOTE: While this nest has been well established for years, no osprey have nested in it since 2020, despite a healthy looking nest.
April 10	9408	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports: (Tanger 2) ... Spotted one osprey flying around and then landing on structure - note Osprey head top center.
April 10	2514	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports: PECO Structure - No significant / any change in nesting material / did not spot any osprey activity. NOTE: the camera has not been operational all this season which has been a great disadvantage in monitoring this nest.
April 10	11231	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Jack C reports: Osprey flew into nest and dropped off fish and took off again. I could not see into the nest. NOTE: The behavior of dropping a fish into the nest suggests that one osprey was in the nest incubating. NOTE: Based on this and the previous observation it is assumed that incubation is underway. We will guess it began around April 1. This is a guess based on suspected incubation behavior.
April 10	12235	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports no activity
April 10	12716	HHI Osprey Watch	0	Y	N
Note:	Jack C reports: I could not see any osprey but she was previously recumbent on nest NOTE: We will assume incubation continues.
April 10	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: 4/7 Went by 2 times. No ospreys on the nest or platform. 4/8 Went by 2 times. One time there was an osprey sitting on the nest. Appeared to have a flattened back. Maybe eggs? NOTE: it may be premature to declare incubation. This is not a deep nest so an osprey is typically visible on the nest, during incubation, although, it is a "drive by" nest so one can only get a fleeting glimpse.
April 10	11220	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Jack C reports: Osprey recumbent on nest and one perched on side
April 10	9434	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Ellen S reports: Incubation probably began in early April. This conclusion is based on the reports of 4/10 saying the male was delivering food and that only her head was visible in the nest. Since no clear observation of incubation was reported March 31 but the April 10 report seems to indicate incubation, we will make a guess that it beganbetween 3/31 and 4/10 selecting April 5 as our best guess.
April 10	7019	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Linda O reports: The female Osprey is low in the nest, incubating. From the 1st incubating sighting of 3/18, I calculate this to be about day 25. So maybe another 10 days or so. She stayed low in the nest the whole time I was there. The male flew in and brought some kind of food, but I could not tell what. He seemed to settle there and stayed the whole time I was there. (Photo 1)
April 10	7019	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Linda O added a second image of the nest from her observation of 4-10-26
April 10	7757	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: No activity
April 10	7757	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	There has been no activity, but we will give it a bit more time.
April 10	7632	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Jack C reports: 7632 Male osprey sitting on branch looking at nest.. I could not see into the nest but I assume there was a female in it. Based on past signs of incubation, we assume it is continuing.
April 11	9022	HHI Osprey Watch	0	U	N
Note:	Diane R reports: Nothing really new to report. I'm sure the egg(s) are still incubating but I'm going out of town until the 21st so maybe something will have happened by the time I get back.
April 11	2674	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Wendy and Marie report: There is still no sign of the other Osprey at nest 2674. At first we thought she might be sitting on an egg. The nest looks very shallow. Upon closer observation with additional angles it appeared she might just be "standing" horizontally and not on an egg. After about 15 min she flew off. Because it was primarily horizontal we could not see the breast band, however, I saw a lot of striping where the band would normally be.
April 11	6984	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Marie and Wendy confirm that this nest is gone/not usable this season. They will let me know if there is any change, but this nest is most likely no going to be active this season.
April 11	7293	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Mary K reports: Nest 7293: one adult osprey was observed sitting in the nest.
April 11	7016	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Mary K reports: Nest 7016: no activity was observed at this nest.
April 12	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Wendy D reports: On April 12th I observed the adult in the nest who rose a bit and then hunkered down, confirming incubation. NOTE: We are going to date the start of incubation April 1st when it was first reported that she was down on the side of the nest and defecated over the edge.
April 12	9248	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Diane H reports: On 4/12, I spotted just one adult, resting on a nearby floodlight pole. I saw no other activity in or around the actual nest.
April 12	8028	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	1
Note:	UPDATE: After consulting with our group co-chair, we now believe that incubation probably started earlier than originally thought. Given the timeline with confirmed fledging in late May, we have adjusted the incubation and hatching dates. Hatching most likely occurred about April 12th.
April 12	5395	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N	incubation
Note:	Joanne V reports: I spotted PO on his favorite branch of the nesting tree as I was approaching the nest. As I was walking, he flew away across the golf fairway to another tree, but he remained in visual contact with the nest. MO was on the nest and chirped while PO was leaving. I stayed about 15 minutes and she only moved her . Clearly, she is still incubating.
April 12	7293	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Mary Kelly reports: Nest 7293: the top of an adult osprey's head was observed deep in the nest. Returning a few hours later, the nest appeared empty, then an osprey was observed flying overhead, and it flew to the nest where it came to rest on the structure above the nest. See photo. Note; based on this observation, we will list incubation as having started as of 4-12-2026
April 12	7016	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Mary K reports: Nest 7016: an adult male osprey was seen lying down in the nest. Returning a few hours later, two adult ospreys were observed in the nest. See photos. Note: Based on this observation, of one osprey lying down in the nest, it seem likely that incubation is underway. While we will list 4-12 as the date, it may have started a bit earlier. The April 11th observation of "no activity" MIGHT have had one osprey down deep in the nest. This will be adjusted if needed.
April 12	7016	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Second image from Mary K showing both in the nest.
April 13	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports: April 13, 2026 Nest #4074 I observed one Adult Osprey perched on the tower above the nest for 20 minutes . No other activity observed.
April 13	6981	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports: April 7, 2026 Nest # 6981 No activity . No Osprey in the vicinity.
April 13	6981	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports: April 13, 2026 Nest #6081 No activity . No Osprey in the vicinity. Also what was left of the nest is gone. NOTE: This nest is most likely inactive for the season. We will wait a bit before concluding this.
April 14	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: 4/13 Went by 2 times. Hard to see but I am sure an osprey was on the nest at least one of the times. 4/14 Went by 1 time. There was an osprey sitting on the nest.
April 14	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N	incubation
Note:	sheila B reports: 11:30 AM: Sammie low in the nest - can only see the top of her head and tail feathers. Sam is in nearby magnolia tree. 11:37 Sam arrives with a nice sized fish. Sammie takes fish to nearby pine to eat. Sam stays at nest but keeps calling and looking above and around nest area. Sammie returns to the nest with partially eaten fish. Both Sam and Sammie calling loudly and looking around the nest area. Second male osprey arrives and is seen circling the nest. (Intruder male has one dark feather in the middle of the tail and I am positive I have seen this osprey disrupting the nest at least one other time). Sam leaves the nest and flies right next to the intruder which positions Sam between the intruder and the nest. The competing males are at the height of the nest. Sammie flies out of the nest briefly. Sam and intruder continue flying close to one another, gaining height and before long they leave the nest area. Sammie returns to the nest and settles down into incubation position. 12:17 PM: Sammie still in incubating position and no sign of Sam or intruder male.
April 14	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports: Nest #4074 April 14, 2026 I observed one adult Osprey perched above the nest again. He took off toward the Ocean and I waited at least 20 mins. hoping to see him return with dinner. Unfortunately he did not see him return
April 14	12785	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	This is an initial summary of the newly reported nest on Oyster Reef Golf. We do not have data on the arrival of the pair, nor the start of incubation. However, it has been reported that based on weekend activity and noise level, incubation may be underway. Once a monitor is found for the nest, we will have better updates to share. The data posted that there are 2 adults and incubation is underway is based on our best guess with the information we have at this point. A neighbor of the nest believes it has fledged young the past 2 or maybe 3 years. Again, we have no data to confirm this.
April 15	7473	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N
Note:	Linda S reports: I saw an Osprey standing on the platform at the Islanders Park & pretty sure I heard some “peeps”. Still can’t see in the nest but hopefully as they grow I will be able to see movement & figure out how many young ones are there. This sounds promising & fingers crossed I will know more soon. NOTE: Given this observation, with peeps coming from the nest, incubation is declared.
April 15	8990	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Alan B reports: I monitored the nest today and witnessed the two adults exchanging places, likely during their egg incubation. Initially, one bird was very deep in the nest with only a few wing and tail feathers visible from ground level. The second bird came in and the brooding individual left the nest. The second bird took up the position of the first bird.
April 15	12785	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	An additional image of this newly reported nest has been added. The data is simply repeating the previous update.
April 16	2517	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Sandra P reports: Oprah and Oscar. Seen mating 4/10. 4/12. 4/16. Oprah seems to be in the nest alone most of the time with Oscar flying in, staying a while and flying out. There are times when the nest is empty. I have also seen Oscar in the nest alone. Oprah is usually in the nest until it is dark and then flies away. Sadly there are no eggs yet.
April 16	4175	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: 4/13 Went by 2 times. No nest and no ospreys. 4/14 Went by 1 time. No nest and no ospreys.
April 16	9248	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Diane H reports: On 4/16, I saw no activity at all. I'm worried that they may have vacated the nest. I will continue to monitor to see if anything changes.
April 16	8739	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Jim has added a new photo of the nest with one osprey in the nest.
April 17	2512	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Robin S reports: When I arrived at 9:00 am today, the female as sitting in the nest. Shortly after arrival, she sat up and called to her mate. The male brought in some nesting material. After some discussion from the female, mating began and once completed the male exited the nest.
April 17	9117	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Kathy A reports: Nest 9117 - sadly I've seen only one osprey at the nest persistently calling and calling. I see him either on the limb by the nest or standing in what's left of the nest or in the trees nearby. I see him and hear him just about every single day so he has not given up and is still waiting for his mate to return. PS Sub had noted a distinctive dark necklace on the osprey she was seeing, but the osprey I see now does have some brown speckles but not a distinctive necklace, so I'm just not sure - see attached photos. NOTE: It is difficult to tell the gender from these photos but maybe we can be more certain in the future.
April 17	9711	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N
Note:	Jin F reports: 4/17 early am - one standing on edge of nest,55m later sitting in nest early pm - one standing on rest tree 4/16 bypass 5 times - nothing to see/hear 4/15 early am - one standing in nest,50m later sitting in nest 4/14 early am - one standing on rest tree, 4/13 early am - one standing on rest tree,1h later she standing on edge of nest with soft chirping 4/12 early am - both standing on rest tree,she soft chirping constantly 4/11 mid pm - one standing on nearby tree
April 17	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N
Note:	Jin F reports: 4/17 dawn,early pm - one standing on rest tree mid am - she soft chirping in nest 4/16 dawn - one standing on rest tree early am - one flying from nest onto rest tree then self-cleaning on rest tree 4/15 dawn - one standing on rest tree early am - she a little soft chirping in nest,50m later same 4/14 dawn,early pm - one standing on rest tree 4/13 dawn,early am - one standing on rest tree,1.5h later same 4/12 mid pm - one standing on rest tree 4/11 early am - one standing on rest tree
April 17	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N
Note:	Jin F reports: 4/17 mid pm - one sitting in nest,then high chirping while intruder nearby 4/16 b4 dawn - she a little soft chirping in nest mid pm - one sitting in nest,then high chirping 4/15 b4 dawn - she a little soft chirping in nest mid pm - one sitting in nest,then high chirping 4/14 b4 dawn - she a little soft chirping in nest 4/13 dawn,early am - she sitting in nest with little soft chirping,1h20m later same 4/12 dawn - she soft chirping a few times in nest early am - one standing on side branch of nest early pm - one sitting in nest 4/11 dawn - she soft chirping 3 times in nest early am - he flying in/out nest & she soft chirping in nest mid pm - she sitting in nest then soft chirping in nest while he flying around with high chirping
April 17	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N
Note:	Jin F reports: 4/17 early am - one standing on rest tree 4/15 early am - one sitting in nest 4/14 early am,early pm - one sitting in nest 4/13 early am - he sitting in nest,she standing on nearby tree then flying on rest tree with a little chirping 4/12 early am,mid pm - one sitting in nest 4/16,11 bypass 2 times - nothing to see/hear
April 17	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N
Note:	Jon F reports: 4/17 early pm - she standing tall in nest with soft chirping, 4/15 early am - he flying with stick into nest then standing in nest,she soft chirping in nest mid pm - one standing on edge of nest 4/14 early pm - she standing tall in nest with soft chirping, 4/16,13 bypass 3 times - nothing to see/hear 4/12 early am - she standing on edge of nest with soft chirping, 20m later sitting in nest, 4/11 early am - one sitting in nest,20m later moving around in nest
April 18	9059	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	MAT reports: Today, Hilton Head Island SC - Cannot see into nest. One Osprey spotted on a limb to the right of the nest; no other signs of mate, Could not tell if it was Lovey (female) or Thurston (male). Could be incubating if buried deep down in the nest, but doubt it.
April 18	2520	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	MAT reports: An Osprey (Nora) sitting quietly in the nest. Does not appear to be incubating and once again, did not see or hear Nick anywhere in the vicinity
April 18	8889	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N
Note:	Gayle K reports: I observed the nest on 4/18 and saw the male watching over the nest. I could barley see the female inside the nest.
April 19	9089	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N	incubation
Note:	Jean F reports: Not much change in activity. Female is on the nest (good view from St. John’s Road. Mate is occasionally perched nearby.
April 19	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N	incubation
Note:	Sheila B reports: 9:35 Am – Sam standing in nest calling quietly and looking around nest area. There is a second male perched in a magnolia on the other side of the parking lot. There is no interaction between the two males. No sign of Sammie but Sam continues calling the entire time I am there. 1:30 PM I can see the tip of tail/wings and the top of the head and eyes of Sammie in the nest. Sammie is in the incubating position. Sammie frequently turns her head side to side and all is quiet. 1:30 Sam flies in and stands by Sammie for a short while. A crow zips by, Sam flies out and the crow pursues him. Sammie remains at the nest. She gets up and looks like she is either rolling an egg or aerating the nest. She settles back into incubating position.
April 19	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Kathy A reports: Nest 7858 - all appears well at this nest, each time I visit I see Mom down low in the nest and head barely visible above the rim. I've only seen the mate one time recently - as I was leaving he flew down the fairway toward the nest carrying a big fish! (My observation spot is currently invaded and overtaken by tussock moth caterpillars so I'm not spending as much time there right now but will again once they subside.)
April 19	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N	incubation
Note:	Joanne V reports: Lucy was in the nest chirping up a storm. No sign of Ricky. Incubation appears to be going well.
April 19	12573	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: This morning, I used a zoom lens to view the nest from several different angles. No ospreys were sighted and no sounds were heard coming from the nest. NOTE: this is the first year this nest has been in the program. No data is therefore available from previous years. The only information known from 2025 is a renter next door reported on the HHI Audubon facebook page that she had been observing an active nest there. That was in late July.
April 20	8028	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Mary Ellen B reports: 8028: One osprey sitting up in the nest. A second osprey sitting in the nest's tree.
April 20	12704	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Mary Ellen B reports: 12704: One osprey laying flat on the nest.
April 21	2512	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Robin S reports: I passed by the nest around 10:00 and the female was standing on the nest.
April 21	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N	incubation
Note:	Sheila B reports: 11:30 AM - Sammie very low in the nest and all is quiet in the nest area. She gave a few short calls, gets up and flies a very small circle around the nest then returns to shimmy down into incubating position. 5:40 PM – Sam standing in the nest and Sammie incubating. Only the top of Sammie’s head is visible. Sammie is calling quietly most of the time. Twice a grackle flew close over the nest but there was no interaction between the osprey and grackle. Sam and Sammie in the same positions when I left at 5:55 PM.
April 22	2518	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sandra P reports: looked at nest 4/15 and 4/22 and there is no activity at all….. NOTE: Will continue to check on this nest for a couple more weeks; if still no activity it will be declared a "failure." History for the last few years show it has been productive in "odd" years.
April 22	7019	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Linda O reports for 4/22 • On 4/22 at about 4:30 pm from the Palmetto Hall, Cupp Course I observed one Osprey still low in the nest, nothing exciting or unusual to report. To me, she still looked like she was sitting on eggs. This would have been about day #25.
April 22	2653	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Jim H reports: Nest 2653 Since April 1, there has been an occasional single osprey on a branch near the nest. Today April 22nd, there is a single bird standing there. Probably a male (light chest). I have not observed any activity in the nest nor any food deliveries to the nest. I cannot see into the nest even with binoculars. There are droppings on the street below the nest.
April 22	8813	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jim H reports: Nest 8813 - no activity in or around this nest.
April 24	2517	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Sandra P reports: I’m not sure if that third Osprey that showed up at Oscar and Oprah’s. Nest may have disrupted things ?. There were times when they were both in the nest looking up and Oscar appeared agitated. Maybe they’re just “old”. I did google. Poor Oprah in the nest and just calling and calling !!! Today, I noticed a big clump of Spanish moss in the nest and Oprah was moving sticks around. She was also getting her feet tangled in the moss. Remember one of the chicks died a couple of years ago when it got tangled in it. Later, when I looked, the moss was gone ???? I’ll keep checking ..
April 24	2508	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Carol U reports that this nest has had no activity at all this season. No osprey spotted in or near the nest. It is being declared a "failure" for the 2026 season.
April 24	9137	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N
Note:	Carol U reports: Nest 9137 has been frustrating this year. The first sighting was in late March and then no sighting or calls from the Osprey for a couple of weeks. Then a sighting one day and nothing for days. This afternoon was the first time I’ve seen activity and both birds. It appears she’s nesting and mate us nearby.
April 24	2521	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: I have checked this nest several times in April and there is no nesting material , so no attempts to rebuild the nest. It is now being declared a "failure" for the 2026 season. No indication that a nest has been built anywhere nearby for this pair.
April 24	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Wendy D reports: April 24 - Again, I just saw the tip of a tail in the nest.
April 24	6981	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports: Nest # 6981 April 7, 14, and 24 No activity. No rebuilding of the nest yet. Based on no activity at all during April, we will only check it once more in May before declaring it inactive this season.
April 24	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N	incubation
Note:	Christine B reports: Nest #4074 April 24, 2026 This morning I kept watch for 1/2 hour . I did not see any activity in the nest or the sky above but I did hear a lot of Osprey chirping coming from the nest for a couple of minutes. I was hoping to see the top of Mom's head but did not. This is a deep nest. Better luck next time I hope. NOTE: The chirping from inside the nest could indicate that Mom is incubating but cannot be seen. We will hope to catch a glimpse of her in the nest next time.
April 25	9711	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N	incubation
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/27) 4/24 early am - one standing on rest tree late pm - she soft chirping in nest 4/23 early am - she standing on rest tree with a little soft chirping 4/22 early am - one standing in nest 4/21 early am - one standing on rest tree 4/20 early am - one standing on edge of nest 4/19 early am - she standing in nest then sitting with soft chirping 4/18 early am - one flying out of nest, 1h later she standing on edge of nest with constantly soft chirping
April 25	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N	incubation
Note:	Jin F reports: , Incubation:3/17) 4/24 mid pm - she soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree 4/23 dawn - she soft chirping in nest 4/22 dawn - she a little soft chirping in nest 4/21 bypass 5 times - nothing to see/hear 4/20 dawn - she a little soft chirping in nest 4/19 dawn,early am - she a little soft chirping in nest 4/18 dawn - she a little soft chirping in nest mid am - she soft chirping in nest, he flying from branch above nest into nest
April 25	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N	incubation
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/22) 4/24 dawn - she a little soft chirping in nest sunrise,early am - she sitting in nest with constantly soft chirping,1,5h later same early pm - one sitting in nest 4/23 dawn - she constantly soft chirping in nest while he standing on branch above nest then flying away late pm - she constantly soft chirping in nest 4/22 dawn - she a little soft chirping in nest early am - one loud chirping in nest then flying out/back in nest & constantly chirping while crows flying around & landing on branch above nest mid pm - she soft chirping in nest 4/21 early pm - she constantly soft chirping in nest 4/20 sunrise - both flying into nest at same time,in no time one flying out of nest,another sitting in nest 4/19 sunrise,early am,early pm - one sitting in nest late pm - one sitting in nest & high chirping while intruder nearby 4/18 early am/pm - one sitting in nest
April 25	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N	incubation
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/25) 4/24 early am - one sitting in nest 4/23 early am - nothing to see/hear 4/22 early am - she soft chirping in nest 4/21 early am - one soft chirping in nest 5 times mid pm - one sitting in nest 4/20 early am - one sitting in nest 4/19 early am - she sitting in nest & soft chirping while he flying around 4/18 early am - she sitting in nest, he flying many circles around with tiny fish then into nest,then she flying out of nest with fish & landing on nearby tree
April 25	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/20) 4/24 early am - one standing tall in nest 4/23 early am - she constantly soft chirping in nest while he standing on edge of nest then flying out / standing on rest tree 4/22,19 bypass 3,2 times - nothing to see/hear 4/21 early am - one standing on rest tree 4/20 early am - one sitting in nest 4/18 early am - she sitting in nest
April 25	9022	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	U	feeding
Note:	Diane R reports: oday I observed Duke brings part of a fish back to the nest and then leaving. I can just see the top of Daisy's head and an occasional wing flap. I'm sure I can hear a tiny peep, so we have at least one baby being fed. Another osprey has been flying around and keeping Duke very busy
April 25	2512	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Robin S reports: Arrived at the nest Saturday 4/25 at 8:45 and observed for 30 minutes. No observation of the ospreys. If the female is sitting on eggs it would be difficult to see her. NOTE: It is unclear if incubation has been initiated. Mating was last observed 8 days ago ago, so it is possible. But will hold off recording that until another observation is made.
April 26	4668	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Marie M reports: I was at the annual Art Market at Honey Horn yesterday, 4/26. I arrived at 10:30 and saw a pair of osprey on the nest. They were vocalizing. After about 5 minutes, one flew off. The other remained on the nest. I believe they were exhibiting the flat back position. I am hopeful that they may have eggs in the nest. NOTE: Based on this data, we will assume that incubation has begun.
April 26	7293	HHI Osprey Watch	0	Y	N
Note:	Mary K reports: Nest 7293: no apparent activity was observed. While it may be possible that an osprey is lying flat in the nest, it is difficult to see from the observation position
April 26	7016	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Mary K reports: Nest 7016: an adult osprey was observed lying flat in the nest in an incubation position.
April 26	12785	HHI Osprey Watch	0	U	N
Note:	Joanne V. took another photo of this nest. While she could not tell if incubation was happening, it is possible based on the previous reports.
April 26	7147	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Steve J reports: The pic is not the best but there is an Osprey standing on a limb above and left of the nest. While I was there the Osprey flew into the nest. At that point I was able to see the nesting Osprey.
April 26	12785	HHI Osprey Watch	0	U	N
Note:	Mary K reports: I went to view this nest yesterday, but did not observe any activity in or near the nest.
April 27	5395	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N	incubation
Note:	Joanne V: shortly after arriving at the nest, PO flew into the nest. MO then popped her head up. PO stayed for a while and then flew out. MO settled back down in the nest. Clearly, she is still incubating. (Photo is of PO).
April 27	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	0	U	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: it was very quiet at the nest today. It is presumed that Lucy was low in the nest and therefore not visible. No sign of Ricky this morning.
April 27	12785	HHI Osprey Watch	0	U	N
Note:	Mary K reports: I went by the nest today with my husband. We did not see any osprey but did hear them.
April 28	11235	HHI Osprey Watch	0	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Mollie reports: 4/28/26: Hear chirping in nest but can't see anything NOTE: This seems to indicate incubation has begun. We will tentatively list it as starting after 4/8 and before 4/28 so will record 4/15 as the start.
April 28	2653	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	The nest is in a pine tree that the property owner wants to remove because of damage to his driveway, To do this a town permit can only be issued when the nest is inactive. For this reason, Joanne V met with the property owner to assess the nest and to see if there was a suitable nearby pine in which to place a platform. It was determined that there is no good spot in the vicinity for a platform. The community will require the home owner to replace the pine with an oak, not another pine. It is unclear if incubation is underway. Initial reports indicate possible incubation about 3/31 but it has not been confirmed. There are osprey around the nest but there has been no further observation of Mom in the nest incubating. We will continue to monitor the nest, and if there are no clear signs that the nest indeed has incubation/chicks the owner will apply for a permit after Memorial Day. Even once the permit is issued, it will take some time before it is removed. If there is conclusive incubation prior to Memorial Day, the home owner will have to wait until the end of the nesting season.
April 28	12785	HHI Osprey Watch	0	U	N
Note:	Alan B reports: I went to have a look at this nest this morning. The tree with the nest is on a cart path and there were golfers out, so I couldn’t get many different angles to look from, so I’ll have to go back there either before 7 AM or after 7 PM. I did not see any adults or other activities at the nest during the time I was there. Note: While there was a report from a neighbor of hearing "babies in the nest", 3 different observers are in agreement that there are no young yet. We are only assuming incubation is underway and that the Mom is down so far she isn't visible.
April 28	8990	HHI Osprey Watch	0	Y	N
Note:	Alan B reports: Nest 8990 is still in incubation stage as of 4/28/26
April 29	8053	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	This nest has been declared inactive for the 2026 season. Since there has been no activity at all.
April 29	6984	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Due to no activity, this nest has been listed as inactive for the 2026 season.
April 29	7632	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Jack C reports: 7632 Osprey low in the nest repositioned. Male in nearby tree.
April 29	7757	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: 7757 No activity. Nest deteriorated. NOTE: Based on continued deterioration of nest with no activity, we will list this nest as inactive for the 2026 season as of 4/29
April 29	11220	HHI Osprey Watch	0	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Jack C reports: 11220 No osprey seen on nest but vocalizations coming from it and osprey in the air. NOTE: We recorded incubation as happening even though Mom was not visible. The sounds coming from the nest would indicate that she is hunkered down incubating.
April 29	12235	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: 12235 No activity. Nest deteriorated NOTE: Based on lack of activity and deterioration of the nest, we will mark it as inactive for the 2026 season.
April 29	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N
Note:	Sue F reports: 4/ 19 Went by 1 time. There was an osprey in the nest. 4/27 Went by 2 times. Definitely an osprey on the nest at least one time. 4/28 Went by 2 times. From one direction I am sure I am seeing the head of an osprey. NOTE: incubation was suspected earlier, but a declaration was deemed premature, however it not appears that it has been taking place. A date of 4/14 will be logged as initiation.
April 29	4175	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: 4/19 Went by 1 time. No nest and no ospreys. 4/27 Went by 2 times. No nest and no ospreys. 4/28 Went by 2 times. No nest and no ospreys NOTE: As no activity has been observed all season, this nest is being declared as a “failure.”
April 29	11231	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Jack C reports: 11231 Osprey on nest. Another flew in to feed it then sat on nearby branch.
April 29	12716	HHI Osprey Watch	0	U	N
Note:	Jack C reports: 12716 No osprey seen in nest. Vocalizations coming from nearby.
April 29	8889	HHI Osprey Watch	0	U	N
Note:	Gayle K reports: I went this evening and spent about 30 mins watching the nest and didn’t see any activity at all. NOTE: It is assumed that Sandy is deep in the nest and is continuing to incubate.
April 29	7019	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	Y	feeding
Note:	Linda O reports: • Today, 04-29-26 at about 4:30 pm from the Fish Haul Roadside I observed one Osprey moving about a little popping a head up and it could have looked like it was feeding or taking care of young. It was hard to tell even with my binoculars. NOTE: Based on the incubation data and this observation, we will tentatively list hatching as having occurred. We hope to get more confirming evidence in the next update but the change in behavior indicated at least one egg has hatched.
April 30	9045	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Kathy B reports for the month of April: 4/6/2026 One Osprey sitting deep in the nest. 4/21/2026 One Osprey sitting deep in the nest. 4/30/2026 One Osprey sitting deep in the nest. She/he was intermittently calling.
April 30	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N
Note:	Sheila B reports: 2:25-2:45 PM - Sammie in nest and Sam on usual nearby pine branch at Goodwill watching the neighborhood. Intruder male (with dark central tail stripe seen on several occasions) flew over the nest. Sammie starts to call. Crow chased the intruder who then went to the Palmetto Electric Signal Tower osprey nest site (where a lone osprey was perched). Osprey there chased the intruder off. Sam stayed perched the entire time. Nesting area stayed quiet.
April 30	9117	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Kathy R reports: Nest 9117 - unfortunately there's not been much change here - the lone osprey is still in the area in nearby trees everyday calling and calling but I have not seen him/her by the nest in the last couple of days. No sign of the mate and no nest rebuilding.
April 30	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Kathy A reports: Nest 7858 - I have not observed any sign of nestlings yet - i.e. no feeding behavior or standing in the nest or shifting around, however I did see something different a couple of evenings ago. I didn't see Mom's head above the rim of the nest as usual and was wondering if either osprey was there. But then I detected a barely perceptible movement which was a tail feather coming up slightly and briefly. Shortly thereafter the mate arrived at the nest - without a fish even though it was dinner time - and it was clearly Mom with her very defined brown chest. After a short greeting, Dad exchanged positions with her then quickly left the nest appearing glad to be relieved of his duties! See photos attached. Another evening Mom was waiting in the nest, head barely visible and waiting patiently, but then began urgently calling. Within a couple of minutes Dad appeared with a big fish and dropped it in the nest. I think he must have been already snacking on it in a nearby tree in order to respond to her plea so quickly
April 30	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Kathy A: a second image showing Dad delivering a fish
April 30	7763	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N	feeding
Note:	Marge I reports: I am very relieved. Yesterday I saw an Osprey, assuming it was the mother, exhibiting feeding behavior. Her head going up and down then she went back in the nest.
May 1	6981	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports: No rebuilding of the nest. No Osprey activity in the area observed. NOTE: Based on no activity as of 5/1, we are listing this nest as inactive for the 2026 season.
May 1	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N
Note:	Christine B reports: I observed this nest twice today. Once in the morning and again in the afternoon. Both times one adult Osprey was standing guard above the nest perched on the red warning light. I waited and hoped to see some movement in the nest but I did not see any. This nest is deep. I have only seen the top of Mom’s head once . NOTE: There are still signs that incubation may be underway, especially since one osprey seems to be standing guard above the nest. Signs include April 1st glimpse of one down in the nest and April 24th chirping from the nest. It is a deep nest and Mom could be so far down that she is not often visible.
May 1	9089	HHI Osprey Watch	0	U	N
Note:	Jean F reports: have not observed any activity of late NOTE: it is presumed that incubation is continuing, but mama is low in the nest and cannot be seen.
May 1	9059	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	MAT reports: no activity has been observed. The nest is very high and difficult to see inside. It is possible that incubation is taking place.
May 1	2520	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	MAT reports: no activity has been observed. NOTE: It is possible that she is deep in the nest and incubating.
May 1	12717	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	MAT reports: no activity has been observed in or around this nest in the past 6 weeks.
May 1	2653	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Jim H reports: Over the last 4 days we have seen an osprey fly off the nest. Again today an osprey was seen perched low on the nest. NOTE: Based on this update we are tentatively listing incubation as having begun on 5/1
May 2	7473	HHI Osprey Watch	0	U	N
Note:	Linda S reports she is not seeing any activity. It was suspected that incubation was occurring mid-April. If that was accurate, hatching would not begin until at least mid-May at the earliest. For now, this nest will continue to be monitored in case mama is just low and quiet in the nest during observations.
May 2	9711	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N
Note:	Jin F reports: 5/1 early am - one standing on rest tree,40m later same 4/30,29,28 bypass 5 times - nothing to see/hear 4/27 early am - one standing on rest tree mid am - one standing in nest late pm - one flying onto rest tree 4/26 early,mid,late pm - one standing on rest tree 3 times 4/25 early pm - one standing on rest tree
May 2	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	U
Note:	Jin F reports: 5/1 early am - she soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree 4/30 early-mid am - one standing on rest tree 3 times 4/29 mid pm - one standing on branch above nest 4/28 dawn - she soft chirping above nest several times early am - she a little soft chirping in nest late pm - one sitting in nest then chirping while crow landing on same tree 4/27 mid am - one standing on branch above nest,20m later same late am - one standing on rest tree late pm - one moving in nest 4/26 mid am - she constantly soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree with high chirping mid pm,late pm - one standing on branch above nest 3 times (baby coming?) 4/25 bypass 4 times - nothing to see/hear
May 2	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	U	feeding
Note:	Jin F reprots: baby:5/1?) 5/1 early am - her tail up down a few times in nest quietly even while he passing by with fish then back in nest with fish,in no time she flying out with fish,he sitting in nest & high chirping once;1.5h later the tail up/down again (busy with baby?) 4/30 bypass 6 times - nothing to see/hear 4/29 early am - she sitting with soft chirping in nest late am,late pm - one sitting in nest 4/28 dawn - she a little soft chirping in nest a few times early,mid am - one sitting in nest early pm - she soft chirping in nest 4/27 dawn,mid pm - she soft chirping 5 times in nest sunrise - one standing above nest (baby coming?) mid am - one sitting in nest 4/26 dawn - she a little soft chirping in nest sunrise - she soft chirping & sitting in nest while he flying into nest & standing on edge of nest early,mid am - one sitting in nest 4/25 dawn - she a little soft chirping in nest sunrise,early am,early pm - one moving / sitting in nest
May 2	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N
Note:	Jin F reports: 5/1 early am - she eating on rest tree while he sitting in nest 4/30 early am - one standing on tree 100ft away from nest with high chirping 4/29 early am - one moving in nest mid pm - he flying onto nearby tree,then she soft chirping constantly 4/28 early am - he standing on branch of rest tree above nest & she sitting in nest,then he flying out & she a little soft chirping twice mid pm - she soft chirping in nest 4/27 early am - one flying out of nest,a few min later flying back then left late pm - one sitting in nest 4/26,25 early am - nothing to see/hear
May 2	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	U	feeding
Note:	Jin F reports: baby:4/29) 5/1 early am - she constantly soft chirping while he standing on small branch right above nest,till he left,30m later she chirping in nest while crow on same tree 4/30 early am - she standing on edge of nest with constantly soft chirping 4/29 early am - she soft chirping while he flying into nest with fish,then she eat/feeding in nest & he moving to another side of nest, 30m later she standing with soft chirping in nest late pm - she standing tall in nest & soft chirping constantly 4/28 early am - one sitting in nest with soft chirping while he standing on edge of nest then flying away 4/27 early am - one sitting in nest with a little soft chirping late pm - one sitting in nest 4/26 early am - one sitting in nest with constantly soft chirping 4/25 early am - one flying onto small branch right above nest,standing there for while
May 3	8215	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Kathy K reports: I haven’t seen any activity from Osprey at nest 8215. Still hear horned owls nearby. I have seen some owls in the tree in the early morning.
May 3	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Wendy D reports: May 3 - can clearly see just the white top of an adult's head. It appears horizontal and the tail feathers from previous visits would make sense with this position.
May 3	12700	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N
Note:	Nancy S reports: Juliet continues to stay in nest. Romeo brings her fish. I am unable to see if eggs have hatched, no visible heads popping up.
May 3	12573	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Nancy S reports: I visited the nest this morning. I did not see Zeus or Hera. Waited around for a while. I noticed that the nest seems to be in disarray. I have attached a pic.
May 3	9117	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Kathy A reports for May 1-3: I have not seen or heard our lone osprey today at or near Nest 9117. However I did hear him/her yesterday and he was on what remains of the nest on Fri May 1 - and it looks like he even brought some fresh Spanish Moss to the limb. See attached photo. This whole situation makes me very sad as I did see them both together and also mating once earlier in March.
May 3	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Kathy A reports: - After about 15 minutes of observation, seeing Mom's head barely visible above the rim of the nest, Dad flew in with dinner. At first I thought they were both eating together but turns out Dad was just tugging at some sticks and doing a little tidying up instead of eating. Mom ate heartily - head quickly down, then up - and chomp, chomp - swallow. Several times she shook her head side to side as if something was stuck in her mouth/beak - perhaps a bone? I did not see any sign of her feeding nestlings at all and I waited and watched for about a half hour after dinner arrived. Hopefully soon. This nest usually has indications of nestlings by Mother's Day so I'm hopeful the tradition continues!
May 3	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N	incubation
Note:	Joanne V reports: I observed for about 20 minutes. Lucy was visible in the nest for the first 5 minutes, but then lay low in the nest for the remainder of the observation. No sign of Ricky.
May 3	5395	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: I heard chirping inside the nest when I first arrived. It wasn’t until about 10 minutes later that I spied MO on the branch of a nearby tree eating a fish (the head was already consumed). It’s unclear if PO was eating the missing head, but clearly they had switched places.
May 3	2549	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports: there are now two rather large nests on the overhead structure vs. ONE. They do not appear connected and I did not notice any osprey activity.
May 3	9408	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports: Spotted activity as one adult flew around light structure and then landed and "posed". Will be very difficult to spot young ones given the altitude of the ligth structure, but will keep looking. NOTE: incubation has still not been observed.
May 3	2514	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports: Span/size of nest materials appears slightly larger than last visit but did not notice any osprey (or eagle) activity.
May 4	8990	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N	feeding
Note:	Alan B reports: 5/4 adult female bird eating and feeding based on tearing motion and head movements. NOTE: We will estimate hatching as between the last and this observation recording May 1 as our best guess.
May 4	8215	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Kathy K reports: An Osprey was in the nest and another was on a branch by the nest. They were making a lot of noise, but I don’t see them here now. No sign of incubation. She was squawking up a storm and flapping her wings. The same happened this morning. Another Osprey was flying around the nest. Looked like it was going to land, but knocked the other out of the nest. Then they both flew away. I’ll keep checking. It’s like no one is there during the day, then in the morning one is squawking and then I see another one on a branch or flying.
May 4	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N
Note:	Sheila B reports: 12:30 PM – Sam on pine tree perch and Sammie incubating. 1:35 PM – Sam brings a good-sized fish to Sammie. She takes the fish to the pine tree perch by Goodwill to eat and Sam settles onto the nest to incubate.
May 4	12785	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N
Note:	Sandy P reports: No activity seen in nest. Did see an Osprey flying around the area.
May 4	9270	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Mollie reports: 5/4/26: looked like no activity, but then looked from another angle and could see what looked like some tail feather - but only for a few moments. Definitely looks like they are incubating some eggs! NOTE: Based on the previous observations, we will list incubation as starting about April 4th, but that is a guess!
May 5	9045	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	feeding
Note:	Kathryn B reports: May 5, 2026 Lots of vocalizations. One Osprey was higher up in the nest moving about and repeatedly lowering its head toward the bottom of the nest. I feel that hatching has taken place! NOTE: This seems to indicate that hatching has occurred by 5/5
May 5	7763	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	Y	feeding
Note:	Marge I reports: One of my golfing friends reported hearing a juvenile calling out and the mother flew out. And came back with a fish
May 5	11221	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1	feeding
Note:	Paul P reports: May 5 saw both osprey parents on the nest tree. Dad was sitting on a limb just a couple feet from the nest. Mom was in the nest but up on the rim doing something. It looked like she was eating and maybe feeding hatchlings. I have not seen hatchlings yet but I'm pretty sure that they are there.
May 5	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	Y	feeding
Note:	Christine B reports:May 5, 2026 Nest # 4074 This afternoon I am happy to report that I observed Dad Osprey drop off a fish in the nest. Mom popped up and stood in the nest. Her head kept bobbing up and down so I am thinking she may have been feeding her hatchlings or just enjoying her meal. Dad perched on the red warning light and kept watch. There was some chirping going on as well. NOTE: Based on this report mentioning head bobbing/feeding motion and the estimated date of incubation, we are assuming that a least one egg has hatched.
May 6	2517	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Sandra P reports: 5/6 4 pm mating and 4:10 pm a second unsuccessful mating tried. There are times when Oprah is in the nest alone for long periods. Oscar in nest for shorter periods and sometimes both are in the nest.. 5/6 Oprah in nest alone and Osprey flying above her but I don’t think it was Oscar ? No eggs yet. I did some reading and it said Females may not have eggs due to various reasons. I think this third Osprey who shows up occasionally may be the cause. When he is around Oscar and Oprah seem on alert and agitated. I feel so sad for them when they’re in the nest, esp Oprah. I’ll keep watching.
May 6	8739	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Steve J reported: Nest #8739….see picture. Today while watching twice an Osprey flew in carrying twigs. At one point I could see the nesting Osprey also. Obviously sitting low in the nest.
May 6	11235	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Mollie reports: 5/6/26: Flying around then landed below the nest. After 20 minutes the female flew off and then into the nest and male brought fish but landed in another tree and began to eat it. I did not see him move to the nest, but had to leave shortly after seeing this. NOTE: This seems to confirm incubation.
May 6	7147	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N
Note:	Steve J reports: Today an Osprey was standing on a branch above the nest. Once or twice the Osprey flew into the nest for a very short time. I was unable to see a second Osprey. NOTE: We assume incubation is ongoing although is was not specifically seen in this report.
May 6	13111	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Linda S reports: The male was sitting on a nearby limb and although the nest was next to him, no peeps were heard. This nest is very high in the tree and the inside of the nest cannot be seen.
May 6	4668	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Marie M reports: I went by the museum today. Stayed for 20 minutes. I saw one Osprey, possibly sitting on an egg. It was so low in the nest I could only see the top of its head. Another Osprey flew around but never landed and did not have anything in its talons. Hope for hatchlings.
May 7	2520	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N	incubation
Note:	MAT reports that Nora appears to be incubating. She is deep in the nest with her tail slightly above the nest.
May 7	2512	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Robin S reports: I visited the nest Sunday afternoon 5/3 at 1:30 for 20 minutes and heard and observe nothing in the nest. Saw one Mississippi Kite. I go by the nest daily and haven’t seen an Osprey in the past week. Hopefully she is deep in the nest sitting on eggs. NOTE: It is still unclear if incubation has been initiated.
May 7	7842	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N	incubation
Note:	Carol M reports: I was just away for a week. Before I left I noticed that she was in the nest much more and now I am certain she is sitting on some eggs as she is sitting down into the nest. I have been watching her dinner get delivered and she is not being as vocal as she was before. Will be keeping an eye out for the babies! NOTE: It may be that the recorded incubation date of 4/10 may be a "late" estimate if this clutch hatched around May 7th Once the chicks are large enough to see, an age could probably be determined by size.
May 7	8030	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	1
Note:	Mollie reports: (NOTE-This nest has a second monitor who updates Mollie to pass along) Brams 8030: I have not heard from Mark recently but will reach out to him to see if he has any updates. Last one was early march and he definitely saw nest making. NOTE: We have adjusted this to indicate that there was a nestling in the nest at this time, based on the hatching date of about May 1.
May 8	8990	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Alan B reports: 5/8 adult on nest, upright and scouting NOTE: Although no young were seen, the previous update confirmed there is at least one.
May 8	2520	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N
Note:	MAT reports: Osprey (Nora) sitting quietly in the nest. Yesterday, I could only get a shot of one partial eye, and partial tail, so glad to get her head today. Definitely incubating now. Nick was flying overhead. 1 Photo
May 8	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	Y
Note:	Kathy A reports: Nest 7858 - Last evening (5/7) when I arrived I didn't see any sign of osprey in the nest, however after about 10 minutes Mom appeared upright near the front of the nest. She maintained this position of a long time occasionally looking down in the nest in front of her. After a while she began calling for dinner. She called and called and Dad finally appeared and perched at the tip top of the tall pine across the lagoon from the nest and she quieted down. Dad was on the hunt and soon dove into the lagoon for a fish but was not successful. I waited until nearly dark but he did not return and Mom began calling again - and still looking down into the nest occasionally. I hope he returned to the nest with dinner because based on Mom's upright posture and her looking down into the nest I believe there is a hatchling! Hoping to see feeding behavior the next time! See attached photos NOTE: Based on this description and mom looking down into the nest, we are assuming that hatching has occurred although feeding was not directly seen. We will guess that hatching took place around the 4th.
May 8	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	Y
Note:	Kathy A reports: Second image showing Dad fishing observed on 5/7.
May 8	9117	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Kathy A reports: I have not seen or heard our lone osprey there in two days Maybe s/he finally gave up, I'll keep checking.
May 8	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1	feeding
Note:	Joanne V reports: based on the behavior of both Lucy & Ricky, it appears there is at least one hatchling. Lucy remained in the nest over about a 25 minute period while a Ricky looked on from a nearby branch. Lucy changed her position numerous times, from sitting , standing and head down /bottom up. This latter position might have been feeding. Today’s date will be used to record hatching.
May 8	9434	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Sandy P reports: The nest is not real high but difficult to get a good angle . I had heard Osprey noises when I got out of my car. There was also a male flying around with a fish in his talons. There was also large HHP tractor cutting the foliage along the lagoon bank right by the nest, probably why the Osprey was flying around and not coming right to the nest….I did not see the female’s head in the nest…. (Note Sandy is the new monitor of this nest and this update was an initial visit to find where the nest is located. We are assuming that incubation continues.)
May 9	12717	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	MAT reports: Still no activity NOTE: This is a newly discovered nest this season and it appears that no pair has been active in it. It will remain in the program and will be monitored again nest season.
May 9	9711	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/27 Abandoned Last day:5/2) 5/8,7,6,5,4,3 bypass 5 times - nothing to see/hear (abandoned for unknown reason, just like last year) 5/2 late pm - one standing on rest tree
May 9	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	U
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/17 baby:4/26) 5/8 early am - she soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree late pm - one standing on branch above nest 5/7 mid am - she standing on rest tree,30m later same branch with soft chirping 5/6 early am / mid pm - one standing on rest tree mid am - he flying into nest with big fish & she soft chirping in nest,then he standing on branch above nest & she (eat/feeding...) in nest 5/5 early am - he standing on rest tree,25m later she soft chirping in nest & he same,20m later he same late pm - he standing on rest tree,then on higher level branch of same tree 5/4 early am - she soft chirping in nest, then flying onto branch above nest then standing there for a while 5/3 early am - he standing branch above nest,she soft chirping constantly in nest till he flying away mid am - she soft chirping in nest 5/2 early am - she soft chirping in nest mid am - one standing on rest tree late pm - one high chirping in nest while intruder couple nearby
May 9	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	U	feeding
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/22 baby:5/1) 5/8 dawn - he standing on branch above nest & she constantly soft chirping in nest early am - she eat/feeding in nest & he standing on branch above nest early pm - she standing low with soft chirping & eat/feeding in nest 5/7 mid am - he flying onto branch above nest & she constantly soft chirping in nest till he left,40m later both in nest,she soft chirping till he left 5/6 early am - both in nest,he guarding & she eat/feeding, 1h later she eat/feeding again (2nd fish in 1h) mid am - one standing low in nest late pm - one standing with high chirping in nest while another flying around then landing in nest 5/5 mid am - he flying out of nest 1m later back in nest for 2m then gone while she moving around / standing low in nest 5/4 dawn - one standing on branch above nest early,mid am - one sitting high/moving in nest 5/3 dawn - one standing on branch above nest early,mid am - one sitting high in nest twice mid pm - she soft chirping in nest while he standing on side branch of nest 5/2 bypass 6 times - nothing to see/hear
May 9	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	U
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/25 baby:5/4?) 5/8 early am - she sitting high in nest & he standing on branch above nest mid pm - one standing low in nest 5/7 early am - one standing low in nest 5/6 early am - one standing low in nest 5/5 early am - one sitting high in nest 5/4 early am - one moving/sitting in nest mid pm - one standing on branch above nest (baby?) 5/3 late pm - one sitting high in nest with loud chirping while crow on side branch of nest 5/2 - too rainy to bike/kayak there
May 9	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	U
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/20 baby:4/29) 5/8 early am,mid pm - she loud fast chirping in nest while crow landing on branch above nest, same again in pm 5/7 early am - one standing low with soft chirping in nest 5/6 early am - he catching big fish in lagoon then flying with fish into nest,then she eat/feeding in nest 5/5 early am - one sitting high in nest 5/4 early am - she soft chirping in nest,30m later she moving around in nest 5/3 early am - she loud chirping then soft chirping in nest,30m later one sitting high in nest 5/2 early am - nothing to see/hear
May 9	6980	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N
Note:	Jeffrey M reports: Lots of activity in and out and chirping noises. Unfortunately this year the trees growth around the nest box completely blocks my sight lines so have not had any visual of the nest torpor. Will keep a watch out for young ones. NOTE: incubation date of 4/5 is an estimate due to difficulty seeing the nest Mating was prolific around March 25.
May 9	9022	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	young standing
Note:	Sue A reports: Family photo! The second chick didn’t make it to the photo shoot .
May 9	8937	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N
Note:	Debbie B reports: This nest is much deeper this year so we can't see Lovey sitting on the eggs but we see Davis perched above the nest on an upper limb eating or just on patrol. I am anxious to see the little one being feed but that has not happened yet. NOTE: We do not have an incubation date, but will calculate that if we get the first report of feeding.
May 10	9117	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Kathy A reports: Nest 9117 - The lone osprey continues to visit the nest - yesterday and today - and this morning brought fresh Spanish Moss again and placed it on top of the sagging remainder of the nest. So sad.
May 10	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N	incubation
Note:	Sue F reports: 5/3 Went by 2 times. From one direction I am sure I am seeing the head of an osprey. 5/5 Went by 2 times. From one direction I am sure I am seeing the head of an osprey. 5/10 Went by 1 time. I could not see any osprey in the nest but it appears to be pretty deep.
May 10	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	1	feeding
Note:	Kathy A reports: Nest 7858 - Hurray! And just like clockwork I got my very first glimpse of a baby osprey in the nest today - on Mother's Day! When I arrived Mom was standing in the nest - with her back to me for most of the time- but I could tell she was eating (I saw pieces of fish in her mouth as she occasionally turned her head to the side) and she may have been feeding as well but I was unable to see what she was doing from my perspective. Dad was also at the nest but barely visible to the left, behind limbs and pine needles - I was only aware of his presence by the subtle movement of his white head through the limbs. After a long while Mom gradually repositioned while tugging at some sticks and material in the nest and that's when I saw the baby peek his head barely above the rim of the nest. I got a glimpse of a tiny head pop up several times in the same spot in the nest so right now I can confirm that there is one baby. See photo (baby is at the bottom left of Mom)
May 10	8937	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	1	feeding
Note:	Debbie B reports: As we drove past the nest just a few minutes ago, there was Lovey poking food down into the nest and Davis sitting on his branch above. We must have a baby!! Fingers crossed. NOTE: Based on this clean report of hatching, we will estimate that incubation began around April 4.
May 10	9248	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	feeding
Note:	Diane H reports: 5/10/26: Both adults present this morning. One on a nearby light post, keeping watch, and one feeding at least one offspring! The adult in the nest was bobbing in and out, and there was one little head popped out to grab food that I could see. Due to the high position of the nest, I was unable to determine with certainty whether there were additional offspring, but there may have been at least one more, as the adult kept bobbing off in another direction as if they were taking turns. NOTE: We recorded 2 young based on this observation. Also, based on hatching, we estimate incubation began about April 5th.
May 10	5395	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	1
Note:	Joanne V reports: Both Mo & PO were in the nest upon arrival and both had heads down and bottoms up. No sounds coming from inside the nest. It was unclear if they were both eating and/or feeding chicks. After about 15 minutes, PO flew out of the nest. MO was deep in the nest and no longer visible. It is suspected that at least one egg has hatched.
May 10	7293	HHI Osprey Watch	0	U	N
Note:	Mary K reports: Nest 7293: Two eagles were observed sitting on the structure above the osprey nest. They sat there for the entire time of my observation, at least twenty minutes. Note: While not observed, we believe that incubation probably is still ongoing.
May 10	7016	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N
Note:	Mary K reports: Nest 7016: Initially there was no activity at the nest nor was any osprey observed at the nest. Later, a female osprey flew to the nest and sat upright in the nest. No other activity was observed. NOTE: We assume that incubation continues.
May 10	12785	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N
Note:	Sandy P reports: I sent photos so you can see how difficult it is to see this nest with the tree limbs . I did see the male flying into the nest but couldn’t tell if he had a fish or not. There was some chattering but I could not see their heads . I think this is a very deep nest. NOTE: It is probable that incubation is ongoing but the nest is very difficult to monitor. The chattering might have been Mom way down in this hard to view nest.
May 11	8028	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Mary Ellen B reports: Two ospreys on the nest. The male was sitting on the edge, and the female was moving around low in the nest.
May 11	12704	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N	incubation
Note:	Mary Ellen B reports: One osprey low in the nest
May 11	2518	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Still no activity. This nest will be closed out for the season.
May 11	8030	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1	feeding
Note:	Mark and Mollie report: May 11th: We have some movement. She was spotted flying around out of the nest yesterday. When we went by, she returned and looked like she was moving about the nest, but we didn't see any heads pop up. The male was just chilling out on the dock next to the post. She was spotted moving around the nest several times yesterday, so she may be feeding. NOTE: This nest can only be monitored from a boat, so it is often difficult to get reports. Based on observation, we assume there is at least one young one in the nest. May 1 is recorded as hatching, but that is our best guess.
May 11	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	0	U	Y
Note:	Christine B reports: May 11, 2026 Nest #4074 I did not see any activity in this nest today..
May 13	8030	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Mark and Mollie report: May 13th: went by today and both were in the nest. Looks like one was tearing up some food. NOTE: Based on this and the previous update, we continue to believe there is at least one young one in the nest.
May 13	9408	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports: no new activity
May 13	2514	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports: There was one bird on the structure which she initially thought might be an osprey, but the photo suggests it is a black vulture instead. (photo not posted here )
May 13	11235	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Mollie K reports: 11235: 5/13/26: Osprey flying in the area. 10 minutes later, the osprey landed in the nest and hung out for a minute. There was another osprey in the nest. NOTE: we are assuming that incubation continues.
May 14	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N
Note:	Wendy D reports: May 14 - An adult is upright on the nest and appears to be eating. I suppose it could be feeding, but it looked more like it was eating.
May 14	7019	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N
Note:	Linda O reports: On May 14 I observed nest #7019 from the Palmetto Hall, Cupp Course, hole #4. I only saw 1 bird and I assume it was the female. She was low in the nest as usual but could not tell if there were any young ones or not. NOTE: Based on previous observations and timing, it is assumed there is at least 1 young one in the nest although none were seen today.
May 14	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Jin F reports: baby:4/26) 5/15 bypass 6 times - nothing to see/hear 5/14 early am - one standing on rest tree mid am - one standing on branch above nest 5/13 mid am - he standing on rest tree & she soft chirping in nest 5/12 early,mid am - one standing on rest tree 3 times mid am - she soft chirping in nest 5/11 early am - one standing on rest tree mid am - she soft chirping in nest while he eating head of big fish on rest tree, 35m later he standing branch above nest mid pm - he standing on branch above nest & she soft chirping in nest 5/10 early am - one standing on rest tree twice 5/9 early am - she soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree mid am - one standing on branch above nest 3 times, later flying onto rest tree
May 14	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	0	U	2	young standing
Note:	Christine B reports: I am thrilled to report that I saw small osprey heads pop up in two different places in this nest today. So at least there are two hatchlings in this nest. I did not see Mom or Dad today . I hope they were nearby.
May 14	6981	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Christine B reports: Nothing to report .NO rebuilding. NOTE: As of 5/1 his nest is considered inactive for the 2026 season.
May 15	9248	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	Y
Note:	Diane H reports: On 5/16, I observed two adults, one by the nest and another in the nest. After several minutes, they swapped places, one staying in the nest settling down in it, and the other flying off. I wasn't able to spot the babies.
May 15	8990	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	feeding
Note:	Alan B reports: 5/15 observed feeding two children NOTE: This confirms that there are two young.
May 15	12716	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Jack C reports: 12716 I saw no activity on nest but an osprey circled low around the area and then flew over the lake. Bob S. said he had seen an osprey on the nest and another delivered a fish two days earlier. So I assume it is active. It is a large deep nest. NOTE: We are assuming that incubation is continuing. Listed 1 osprey because that was what Jack saw when observing, although another birder spotted two. Incubation seems confirmed by the updates.
May 15	11231	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Jack C reports: 11231 Osprey on nest and male delivered a large fish and sat nearby. NOTE: Based on later data, the eggs may have hatched prior to 5/15. Additional Note; Based on fledgling by 6/29, hatching was probably earlier in May than we thought at first. Will list hatching around 5/10.
May 15	7632	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Jack C reports: 7632 Osprey recumbent on nest. I saw the crossed win tips sticking over edge. Male in nearby tree.
May 15	4668	HHI Osprey Watch	0	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Marie M reports: I did not see an Osprey on the nest. No Osprey at either brief viewing 3 hours apart. NOTE: This is not an unusual report since incubation began in late April so Mom is probably hidden in the nest. Camera update: The Coastal Discovery had all the electronics checked out on their Osprey cam. However when they turned it on it didn’t work. We hope it gets fixed soon.
May 15	11220	HHI Osprey Watch	0	Y	N
Note:	Jack C reports: 11220 I could see no osprey in the nest or nearby but this is a very large nest and far away. There were vocalizations nearby. I don't think we should count it out yet. NOTE: We are assuming incubation is continuing. This is a difficult nest to monitor.
May 15	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1	feeding, young standing
Note:	jin F reports: baby:5/1) 5/15 dawn - one flying in nest 15m later flying out, baby head popup a few time early/mid am - she eat/feeding baby in nest, baby head popup a few time, 1h later did same again 5/14 dawn,early am - she soft chirping in nest, 15m later he flying out of nest & she eat/feeding in nest early am - one standing on branch above nest early pm - she eat/feeding baby in nest, baby head popup twice 5/13 mid am - one standing low in nest, later one standing on branch above nest late am - she eat/feeding in nest mid pm - one standing low in nest 5/12 mid am - one standing on edge/side branch of nest another standing on branch above nest mid pm - she sitting in nest with soft chirping 5/11 early am - she standing on branch above nest & he flying in nest then out mid am - she eat/feeding in nest,30m later she standing low on edge of nest then high chirping early pm - she eat/feeding in nest 5/10 early am - one standing on branch above nest mid am - one standing on branch above nest another flying onto side branch right to nest early,mid pm - she eat/feeding in nest,2h later she did it again then standing on edge of nest 5/9 dawn - he standing on branch above nest & she constantly soft chirping in nest early am - he standing on branch above nest then flying into nest & she soft chirping till he left early pm - she standing on edge of nest with soft chirping
May 15	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Jon F reports: baby:5/4) 5/15 mid pm - he standing on tree across lagoon from nest with big fish, she standing low in nest then loud fast chirping while crow flying above 5/14 early am - she quiet in nest then soft chirping while he flying with big fish, after 3 circling around nest flying into nest with fish then flying out without fish then standing on rest tree, she busy in nest 5/13 early am - she sitting in nest & he standing on branch above nest 5/12 early am - she eat/feeding in nest & he eating left-over on nearby tree 5/11 early am - nothing to see/hear 5/10 early am - one sitting high in nest 5/9 early am - she standing low in nest & he standing on branch above nest
May 15	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Jin F reports: baby:4/29) 5/15 early am - she standing high in nest, 30m later he standing on edge of nest & she eat/feeding/chirping in nest mid pm - one flying out of nest 5/14,11 early am bypass twice - nothing to see/hear 5/13 early am - she standing high in nest with loud chirping while crow above nest,30m later she sitting high in nest mid pm - one standing on edge of nest with loud chirping 5/12 early am - she standing low & eat/feeding in nest,30m later same 5/10 early am - she standing on edge of nest & eat/feeding in nest, 30m later same then flying away 5/9 early am - she loud fast chirping in nest while crow on branch above nest,30m later he flying in nest from branch above nest then head down/tail up in nest
May 16	7763	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	Y
Note:	Marge I reports: No birds seen in the nest or nearby. None of my friends have seen or heard anything since my last report . NOTE: If hatching occurred as we have indicated in late April, the young would still be too small to be seen in the nest.
May 16	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1	feeding
Note:	Sheila B reports: 2:30 PM – Sam and Sammie both standing in the nest and Sammie is eating. Sammie pulling some small pieces of food then leaning down into the nest. She comes back up with nothing evident in her beak. After a few minutes, Sam flies over to nearby pine to perch. Sammie settles down in nest but is sitting higher than recent days. Definite feeding behavior observed. NOTE: based on feeding behavior, it appears there has been a hatching.
May 16	2512	HHI Osprey Watch	0	U	N
Note:	Robin S reports I visited the nest today at 10:30 until 10:45. I didn’t hear or see any Osprey activity. There was a warbler taking nesting material from the Osprey nest. I will keep my eyes on it.
May 16	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Joanne V reports: for several minutes, there was nothing to see or hear. It was "assumed" that Lucy might not be visible in the nest (it is very deep), but at least one hatching continues to suspected). Ricky briefly flew in and out of the nest, but Lucy never popped up. No little white heads yet to be seen.
May 16	5395	HHI Osprey Watch	0	U	1
Note:	Joanne V reports: it was very quiet in and around the nest this afternoon, so nothing to see or hear. It is still assumed that one egg has hatched; MO is presumed to be deep in the nest.
May 17	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	Y
Note:	Christine B reports: This morning I went to nest 4074 and heard some chirping coming from the nest. I observed an adult Osprey circling in the distance. I waited and after a few minutes he made his way into the nest with a fish. Mom Osprey popped up for a moment and Dad Osprey dropped the fish and took off toward the Ocean. Mom disappeared from sight. No more activity observed.
May 17	7147	HHI Osprey Watch	0	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Steve J reports: If I hang around for 10 minutes or so I see a parent move in the nest. NOTE: This seems to indicate incubation continues
May 17	8739	HHI Osprey Watch	0	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Steve J reports: If I hang around for 10 minutes or so I see a parent move in the nest. NOTE: This seems to indicate incubation continues
May 17	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	feeding, young standing
Note:	Kathy A reports: Nest 7858 - More good news! This evening I spotted 2 babies in the nest with Mom as they patiently waited for Dad to bring dinner and he did not disappoint! He arrived with a half eaten fish and Mom immediately began feeding the little ones - each one politely waiting his turn. Dad stayed in the nest behind Mom most of the time. This little family is doing well so far. See photos (it's too hard to choose just one to send) ? A side note, as I biked over to my observation point, an osprey was loudly and repeatedly calling - extremely loud - and I assumed it was Mom being anxious about their dinner. But then I saw an osprey on a limb behind the nest doing the frantic calling. Mom wasn't upset or disturbed and Dad didn't react to it after he brought dinner, even though the calling continued -but not as frequently - so I'm not sure who this third osprey was so close to Nest 7858.
May 17	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2
Note:	Kathy A sent additional images of the nest from the 5-17 observation. This is a great shot of Dad bringing in a fish for Mom and the two youngsters.
May 17	9117	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Kathy A reports: Nest 9117 - The lone osprey continues his vigil for his mate. S/he is there just about every day - sometimes grooming, sometimes eating a fish, but mostly just patiently waiting hours and hours...
May 17	4668	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N
Note:	Photo submitted showing Adult Osprey flying back into the nest. We believe that they may have switching places after a break.
May 18	12573	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Nancy S reports: I visited the nest today. No sign of the Ospreys. I stayed around for a while but didn't even hear any Ospreys. NOTE: If there is still no activity observed over the next 3 weeks, this nest will be closed out for the season.
May 18	11221	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Paul P reports: Saturday, May 16th I saw both parents in the nest tree and then after a couple of minutes one and then the other flew away from the nest?! They were doing a lot of chirping prior to flying away. They did not stay gone for long because after my walk, about 2 hours later I saw mom on the nest again, she was standing up at that time.
May 18	9434	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Sandy P reports: Monday 5/18/12 noon. Male Osprey sitting on tree next to nest and flew away. Ellen said he has been bringing fish into the nest. You can see females head in photo , left side of nest. She was busy chatting away.
May 19	12700	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1	feeding
Note:	Nancy S reports: Romeo continues to bring fish to the nest. Juliet seems to be feeding the babies, as there is lots of movement in the nest. But I have not been able to see the babies. I'm assuming there are babies because of the movement that I see once the food is brought over by Romeo.
May 19	13111	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Linda S reports: On Friday, after rescuing a baby Red Shoulder Hawk in our neighborhood & getting him to safety I was alerted to a baby Osprey that was found on property. I got there in time to find a nice man that was called to rescue & take to Charleston. I’m almost sure it was from the new nest found recently as it was close by. Still not sure how it got there because it could not fly. NOTE: It is not certain that this chick is from this nest. If it is, it is unclear how it fell out of the nest. The monitor will continue to check the nest for any other activity.
May 19	9270	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Mollie K reports: 9270: 5/19/26: incubation is happening. Osprey is sitting nice and low and only seeing a tail feather every once in a while.
May 19	8937	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	1
Note:	Debbie B reports: We just came by the nest and one wobbly head was sticking up next to Lovey.
May 20	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2
Note:	Christine B reports: May 19 and May 20,2026 I checked on this nest two days in a row hoping for different observations. Both days I arrived and observed one adult Osprey perched on a metal rod rising up above the nest. I observed for 20 minutes both days with nothing else to report. NOTE: Based on previous observations we believe the two young ones were down low in the nest.
May 20	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N
Note:	Sue F reports: Passed by the nest 3 times: 1 osprey standing on the nest 2 ospreys, one standing on the nest & one standing on the platform 1 osprey sitting on the nest
May 20	8030	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	young standing
Note:	Mollie reports: 5/20/26: We have babies in the nest. Not sure how many - we think two, but have only seen 1 head so far. Picture included
May 20	2549	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports: Noted ONE osprey in each nest ... difficult to determine if male or female and did not note any young ones.
May 20	7019	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N	feeding
Note:	Linda O reports: • Today, May 20, 2026, I observed the nest from Fish Haul Road. At first there was only the one Osprey, but as I waited around a second one flew in, I think bringing dinner, but I did not get a clear picture to be positive. I did observe what looked like the feeding process or at least preparation. I could not see any little heads though. It is a deep-welled nest. A picture is attached of the two Osprey. I hope to get back to the nest on the weekend or during the week. NOTE: Based on the observation and the photo, it does look like feeding was in progress. The little ones may still be very hard to see in this deep nest at this stage.
May 22	7763	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	Y
Note:	Marge I reported: A friend just shared with me that she saw an adult in the nest a week ago. (extrapolated date as 5/22) Marge also states: No birds seen or heard from the nest or seen in the tree or flying around. This has been a confusing year for me. Early on I saw the adults. Then saw the mother exhibiting feeding behavior but nothing since 05/05 NOTE: We assume that there is still at least one youngster based on reported feeding behavior. The young one may have still been down in the nest.
May 22	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	young standing
Note:	Kathy A reports: Nest 7858 - When I arrived Mom and one nestling were near the front of the nest and patiently and eagerly waiting for dinner - calling occasionally. I started to worry when I didn't see the second nestling for a long time. Mom suddenly left the nest for about five minutes and shortly after she returned and settled back in, the second baby appeared! I was so relieved to see this little one! Wow they're getting so big! Dad didn't visit while I was there, but I'm hoping he brought a big dinner to this hungry and growing little family. Image shows Mom and both young.
May 22	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	young standing
Note:	Kathy A submitted a second photo from the 5/22/26 observation. Mom and Junior
May 22	2517	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Sandra P reports: I have been seeing Oprah and Oscar in the nest at the same time more frequently. Oprah there more often by herself. On 5/16. Third Osprey flying around the nest and Oscar and Oprah get very agitated. Oscar fluffy himself up to look bigger and lots of chatting….. 5/21. Attempted mating, 5/22 3 pm Mating. And then Oscar flew away. Both continue to move sticks and twigs around in the nest, But Sadly no eggs.
May 22	2520	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N	incubation
Note:	MAT reports: Osprey (Nora) sitting quietly in the nest incubating. This is about 15 days since I first noted she was incubating, so she could be about halfway or more through the process at 35-40 days. Didn't see Nick anywhere in the area.
May 22	4668	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Marie M reports: One osprey was visible on the nest. Later, no sighting of osprey NOTE: We are assuming that incubation continues.
May 23	5395	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	1
Note:	Hatching is still suspected. MO is still deep in nest, but appears to be moving about a lot.
May 23	5395	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	MO continues to move about in the nest. Often can only see her tail up above nest rim. She occasionally is chirping. PO was not observed.
May 23	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Both Lucy & Ricky were observed on separate branches close to the nest. After about 20 minutes, Lucy returned to the nest. I thought I saw a chick next to the nest at one point, but could not get an optimal photo to differentiate it from an adult (see attached). Clearly there is at least one chick who should be getting much bigger.
May 23	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	U
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/17 baby:4/26) 5/22 early-mid am - one standing above nest 4 times mid pm - one standing on rest tree 5/21 early am - she standing on branch above nest,he standing on rest tree,1h later one standing on branch above nest,40m later self-cleaning late pm - one standing on branch above nest 5/20 early am - she standing on branch above nest,he standing on rest tree mid am - she high chirping in nest mid pm - one high chirping on rest tree 5/19 early am - she standing on branch above nest,1h later same,20m later same 5/18 early am - one standing on branch above nest,another standing on rest tree mid am - one standing on rest tree 5/17 early am - one standing above nest,1.5h later same mid am - she standing above nest with high chirping & he standing on rest tree early pm - she soft chirping in nest 5/16 early am - she soft chirping in nest mid am - he eating fish on rest tree
May 23	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	U
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/17 baby:4/26) 5/22 early-mid am - one standing above nest 4 times mid pm - one standing on rest tree 5/21 early am - she standing on branch above nest,he standing on rest tree,1h later one standing on branch above nest,40m later self-cleaning late pm - one standing on branch above nest 5/20 early am - she standing on branch above nest,he standing on rest tree mid am - she high chirping in nest mid pm - one high chirping on rest tree 5/19 early am - she standing on branch above nest,1h later same,20m later same 5/18 early am - one standing on branch above nest,another standing on rest tree mid am - one standing on rest tree 5/17 early am - one standing above nest,1.5h later same mid am - she standing above nest with high chirping & he standing on rest tree early pm - she soft chirping in nest 5/16 early am - she soft chirping in nest mid am - he eating fish on rest tree
May 23	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	Y	feeding
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/25 baby:5/4) 5/22 early am - she standing/sitting high in nest 5/21 early am - she eat/FEEDING in nest 5/20 early am - she soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree 5/19 early am - she standing/sitting high in nest & he eating leftover on rest tree,10m later flying away 5/18 early am - she soft chirping in nest 5/17 early am - one flapping wings & moving around in nest 5/16 early am - she soft chirping in nest
May 23	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N	feeding
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/20 baby:4/29) 5/22 early am - she standing/sitting high in nest then loud chirping while crow above nest 5/21 early am - she eat/FEEDING in nest,35m later she sitting high in nest 5/20 early am - she eat FEEDING in nest & he standing low/watching in nest,40m later same then he flying away 5/19 early am - she standing/sitting high in nest 5/18 early am - she standing high in nest 5/17 early am - she standing high on edge of nest with loud fast chirping then flying onto branch above nest to chase cow out then standing on rest tree,40m later she standing tall in nest 5/16 early am - she standing high in nest, 30m later she eat/FEEDING in nest late am - she eat/FEEDING in nest
May 23	9059	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	MAT reports: Nothing to see or hear. NOTE: This nest is quite high and fairly obstructed, so it is difficult to determine what might be happening. MAT will continue to monitor.
May 23	9117	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Kathy A reports: Nest 9117 - Our lonesome osprey faithfully continues the watch for his mate - some days it's all day long, from dawn till dusk - but always there for part of the day. Except for today - I never saw him.. I may have just missed seeing him but maybe he's moved on in search of a new mate? But I'll keep the watch as well. NOTE: This nest continues to be monitored to track the persistence of this one, lonely, osprey. However, it is inactive for the season and will be so noted on June 1.
May 24	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N
Note:	Sue F reports: Passed by the nest 2 times: 1 osprey on the nest 2 ospreys standing on the nest
May 24	9408	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports: checked out #9408 yesterday and today - yesterday I spotted an adult sitting in the nest but no activity today. As you know, this light fixture is quite high to really ever see any nest activity.
May 25	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2
Note:	Christine B reports: When I arrived at this nest I observed one adult Osprey perched below the nest on the metal structure. He was chirping loudly. I also heard some faint chirping coming from the nest. The adult Osprey took off heading over to the Club Course of Sea Pines. I waited for about 10 minute and I observed an Osprey come from the CC direction, circling above the nest to achieve lift. I hoped that dad was returning but he flew over to the ocean side of Sea Pines. Of course I don't know if it was the same Osprey. I waited 45 minutes hoping for his return but he did not return in that time frame. NOTE: We assume the two young were down in the nest and the chirping from the nest backs this up.
May 25	9022	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2
Note:	Diane R reports: For the past few weeks there have been 3 black birds hanging around the nest. Every time Duke brings a fish to the nest they start swooping around him. I can't see in the nest but sometimes I feel like I hear 2 Chick's, I'm just not positive.
May 25	2653	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Jim H reports: We have had a team of 3 watching daily. Osprey have been observed near and even on the nest on multiple occasions. I watched Mon to Thursday this week and saw a single osprey in the tree on Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday mornings but not often later in the day. On Thursday I was told that there was an osprey on the nest around 6 am. I went to observe the nest around 7 am. There was an osprey on the nest which flew from the nest with nesting material in its talons. We have not been able to actually see an osprey down in the nest. We should know if anything is actually going to result in the next couple of weeks. NOTE: Reports of an osprey ON the nest lead us to think it may be incubating.
May 25	8739	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	1
Note:	Steve J reports: The last 2 times I visited #8739 an Osprey was standing on the side of the nest. Went by yesterday and approx 3 days prior. NOTE: Based on the observation and the photo showing an adult upright, it is likely the eggs have hatched. We hope to confirm this with feeding behavior observations soon. Since incubation was estimated 3/31 and following the reports, we are estimating that hatching took place between the last two updates and we will list May 21 as the date.
May 25	7293	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	1	feeding
Note:	Mary K reports: Nest 7293: a week ago, an adult bird was observed standing on structure above the nest. Today, an adult osprey was observed in the nest with a head-bobbing feeding motion into the nest. NOTE: This observation confirms hatching has occurred. We will estimate the hatching date as 5/20based on incubation date of 4/12. We are assuming 1 chick but will update it when more can be seen.
May 25	7016	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	Mary K reports: Nest 7016: a week ago, no activity was observed by the nest. Today, an adult female osprey was observed in the nest, then an adult male osprey flew into the nest. A little while later, the female osprey flew out of the nest. NOTE: This may indicate incubation continues OR hatching has happened. We will wait for the next update before deciding if hatching has happened. UPDATE: Based on later observations, it is probable that hatching has occurred.
May 25	2549	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	This nest has not had any any real activity all season, except that a second nest was built below the original nest several weeks ago. Then an osprey was observed in each of the 2 nests, but were not together. Today, the monitor was able to get a photo of 2 ospreys in the original nest. This is a fairly shallow nest and there has not been any indication of incubation. It is unclear what this pair will do going forward. It is very late in the season for mating and initiation of incubation for osprey. The monitor will continue to observe with any updates.
May 26	8030	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	young standing
Note:	Mark P reports: Still two nestlings in nest 8030. I haven't seen a lot of activity in the past few days.
May 26	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	N
Note:	Sue F reports: Passed by the nest 2 times 2 ospreys, one standing on the nest & one standing on the platform 1 osprey sitting on the nest. Seems higher up than I have noticed before
May 26	9045	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	feeding
Note:	Kathryn B reports: May 23, 2026 One Osprey in the nest periodically lowering its head into the nest. Unable to see any heads. NOTE: We have listed 1 young but there may be more. Hatching confirmed.
May 26	9270	HHI Osprey Watch	0	Y	1
Note:	Mollie K reports: 5/26/26: No activity. Sounds like there could be little chirps from nests, but its faint and hard to hear. NOTE: The nest chirps could indicate hatching, but we will wait for the next update to confirm. NOTE: Based on incubation date, this report, and the next update, we have listed May 22 as the hatching date and listed 1 nestling until we can confirm the number.
May 26	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Joanne V reports: Both Lucy & Ricky were in the nest when I arrived. Then there was lots of chirping inside the nest and shortly thereafter Ricky flew out of the nest. Still can’t see any little white heads, but there’s definitely a chick or two in the nest.
May 26	9089	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Joanne V reports: I happened to be by this nest with my camera so stopped to take a look. One osprey (presumably mama) was in the nest with butt up, in the feeding position. Papa flew into the nest shortly thereafter, but did not stay long before he flew out. Clearly there’s at least one chick in the nest, but could not see a little white head.
May 26	5395	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	feeding
Note:	Joanne V reports: MO was in the feeding position the entire duration of the 15 minute observation. No chirping heard and no sign of PO. Based on the timeline, at least one little head should be visible soon.
May 27	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	2	U	1	feeding
Note:	Sue F reports: 5/27 Passed by the nest 4 times 1 osprey sitting on the nest. Again she is sitting high on the nest 1 osprey standing on the nest. 1 osprey sitting high on the nest 2 ospreys one on the platform and one standing on the edge of the nest. I was able to look with my binoculars and I think this one could have been feeding young in the nest as it was dipping its head into the nest. I could not not be positive as I was quite far away and I could not see young birds or food in the adults' beak, only the motion. NOTE: Based on feeding behavior, it appears there has been a hatching
May 27	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Sheila B reports: Both Sam and Sammie standing in the nest. Both are actively looking around the area. Sam flies off to the Goodwill pine tree with a partially eaten fish. He eats while looking around the area. Sammie stays at the nest and continues to monitor the area. Still no sighting of chick(s).
May 27	2517	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Sandra P reports: Both Oscar and Oprah continue to come and go and mating again this past Sunday. Even if you close it out, I will continue to monitor until they abandon the nest, probably in August. NOTE :While this nest continues to have the pair coming in and out of the nest, it is too late in the breeding season for incubation to be initiated. There have been many unsuccessful matings. It is unclear if Oprah is no longer fertile or what the cause may be. Last year, she did produce 3 eggs, although sadly, they were all predated. As this nest is easily observed with the camera, should anything change the data can be modified. But it will currently be shut down for the season.
May 27	8990	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2
Note:	Alan B reports: 5/27 adult female on edge of nest, observed only briefly some movement low in the nest (88 F) NOTE: Previous updates confirm two young, although they were probably down in the nest on this hot day.
May 28	13111	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	It has been difficult to establish a timeline for this nest as it was not discovered until very late in the season. The first observation indicated an osprey present on a branch in the nest tree. A couple of weeks later, an injured Osprey chick (with brown eyes) was discovered on the ground near this nest. However, there are other nests in the vicinity so it’s not possible to determine from which nest this osprey originated. No other activity has been documented. Given this, the nest will be closed out for the season. Hopefully next year with monitoring commencing at the start, it will be a productive nest.
May 28	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Wendy D reports: May 28 - Adult standing on the side of the nest, looking into it. The adult looks quite thin and a bit unkempt. This suggests the egg(s) hatched between May 3rd and May 14th. I will be by again this Sunday. NOTE: With our estimated incubation of April 1, this time frame appears accurate for hatching. We will record hatching as the 8th, which is the midpoint.
May 28	2674	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Marie M reports: I was at Chaplin Park yesterday, around 3 pm. I saw one osprey on the nest. It might have been a female as the chest appeared slightly dark. The bird was in an upright posture so I could see the breast. Did not see another bird in the area.
May 28	6980	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1	feeding
Note:	Jeffrey M reports: .Popeye is taking fish to the nest repeatedly during the day and there is plenty of chirping coming from the nest. NOTE: Based on behavioral observations, it appears that at least one hatchling is in the nest.
May 29	8889	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	feeding
Note:	Gayle K reports: I caught Sharks flying off after dropping some dinner off on 5/24. On 5/29 I saw Sandy in the nest moving around a lot and possibly tending to/feeding her chick.
May 29	9137	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	feeding
Note:	The most recent observation shows one osprey in the nest demonstrating feeding behavior. It appears this nest has hatched.
May 29	2520	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N	incubation
Note:	MAT reports: Osprey female (Nora) sitting quietly in the nest incubating - could only see her tail; she switched positions and again, in the next shot, only her tail was visible. Osprey male (Nick) in his favorite tree preening. I think chicks are pretty close now
May 29	4668	HHI Osprey Watch	0	U	N	incubation
Note:	Marie M reports: I was at Honey horn at 12:30 pm. I did not see an osprey on the nest. I left at 1 pm. Still no visible bird. NOTE: Since we do have a report of possible incubation, it is possible that Mom is down in the nest and not visible. This is a very high platform and hard to see the nest without a working camera.
May 30	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Jin F reports: baby:4/26) 5/29 early am - she standing above nest & he standing on rest tree mid am,late pm - she standing above nest twice 5/28 sunrise - one standing on rest tree early am - one standing in nest 5/27 bypass 4 times - nothing to see/hear 5/26 early am - she standing above nest 3 times 5/25 early am - she standing above nest 3 times 5/24 sunrise - she standing above nest & he standing on rest tree early am - she standing above nest twice 5/23 sunrise - she standing above nest & he standing on rest tree early am/pm - she standing above nest twice mid am - one standing on rest tree
May 30	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1	feeding
Note:	Jin F reports: baby:5/1) 5/29 early am - one standing above nest mid am - one standing in nest mid pm - he flying out/back with small stick in nest,then making arrangement 5/28 dawn - one standing above nest early am - she eat/feeding in nest & he standing above nest mid pm - one standing tall on edge of nest/in nest 5/27 dawn,early am - one standing above nest 4 times early pm,mid pm - one standing tall on edge of nest/in nest 5/26 dawn,early am - she standing above nest 3 times mid pm - he standing on branch above nest, she eat/feeding in nest & baby head popup on her tail side same time (2 babies?) late pm - she standing low in nest & baby head popup, he standing on branch above nest 5/25 dawn-early am - she standing above nest 4 times early pm - baby head popup mid pm - one standing on branch above nest 5/24 dawn - she standing on branches above nest early am - she standing low/FEEDING in nest & he standing on branch above nest mid pm - one standing above nest & another flapping wings in nest 5/23 sunrise - both standing on branches above nest,one above another,15m later same early am - she standing low/FEEDING in nest early pm - he standing on branch above nest,she standing low in nest
May 30	11220	HHI Osprey Watch	0	Y	N
Note:	Jack C reports: 11220 No evidence of osprey activity at or around nest but I will continue to monitor. NOTE: While we suspect there may be a nestling(s) we cannot yet verify this.
May 30	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	feeding
Note:	Jin F reports: baby:5/4) 5/29 early am - one standing on branch above nest 5/28,27 early am - nothing to see/hear 5/26 early am - one high chirping on nearby tree 5/25 early am - she flying into nest with a little chirping then moving around,baby head popup, he standing on rest tree 5/24 early am - one standing on rest tree 5/23 early am - she eat/FEEDING on edge of nest
May 30	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Jin F reprots: baby:4/29) 5/29 early am - she standing in nest & loud chirping while crow flying on branch above tree,40m later same 5/28 early am - she standing on small branch right above nest 5/27 early am - she standing tall in nest,40m later same 5/26 early am - she standing in nest & loud chirping while crow nearby,40m later same 5/25 early am - she flapping wings with loud chirping on small branch right above nest then jumping in nest while 3 crows above nest, 40m later she standing in nest 5/24 early am - she standing in nest & loud chirping while crow nearby,40m later same 5/23 early am - she standing on small branch right above nest
May 30	7632	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Jack C reports: 7632 Female was sitting on side of nest looking in. When she saw me she started vocalizing loud and rapid. Then she flew up and circled around right over me and swooping in about 5 feet over my head shrieking and making low pitched cries. She did this repeatedly for about 5 minutes. When I went behind some bushes out of her sight she flew back into the nest. So I assume she has hatchling(s) there. NOTE: Based on this observation, we are recording at least 1 nestling. Our best guess based on incubation report is that the eggs may have hatched about May 8th, but that is just an estimate. If that is the case, the young would be too small to see for another week or so.
May 30	11231	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	Y
Note:	Jack C reports: 11231 Osprey on nest. At first I thought it was on the side of the nest but from a different angle it seemed pretty low in the nest so may be still incubating. NOTE: Based on later updates, we are adjusting incubation to have started about April 1 with hatching about 5/10. The June 14 observation of a larger juvenile means it would be at least 4+ weeks old. Again, these are our best estimates.
May 30	12716	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Jack C reports: 12716 Osprey on side of nest, I believe female. When I approached she flew to a nearby branch and continued to vocalize vigorously. I suspect she has hatchlings. NOTE: Based on observation and timing, we are assuming hatching has occurred and there is at least 1 nestling. Hatching probably occurred between May 15th and May 30. Based on other observations, we will estimate hatching happened about May 18th.
May 30	8739	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Steve J reports: The last few times I have been by the nest I have see an Osprey high in the nest. Today I again saw an Osprey standing high on the edge of the nest pretty much with her butt in the air looking/reaching down into the nest. The mate was on an upper left branch. I am guessing this verifies baby (s) in the nest? NOTE: Yes, this confirms hatching.
May 30	9248	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	young standing
Note:	Diane H reports: On 5/30, I observed one adult and two fledglings in the nest.The adult appeared to be watching the youngsters, and the young ones appeared to be sitting tall and looking around at the sky. No sign of adult #2.
May 31	12704	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N
Note:	Mary Ellen B reports: 12704: one Osprey sitting up in the nest NOTE: Since the adult is sitting upright in the nest, hatching probably has happened but we will wait for confirmation before recording a date.
May 31	8028	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	young standing
Note:	Mary Ellen B reports: 8028: when I arrived, there were two ospreys on the nest and a third sitting on a branch above the nest in the tree. There was also a 4th sitting in a nearby tree. One on the nest flew off followed shortly by the second which was followed by the Third on the above branch flying in the nest. The fourth in the nearby tree didn’t move.
May 31	8028	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	young standing
Note:	Mary Ellen B sent a second image from 5/31 of the 4 osprey seen. NOTE: This 3/31 report and photos confirm that fledging has occurred. It appears there are two fledglings.
May 31	8215	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Kathy reports no activity to indicate nesting. At this point, it is late for this to happen. Based on lack of any encouraging signs, the nest will be recorded as inactive this season.
June 1	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2
Note:	Christine B reports: June 1,2026 Nest # 4074 I arrived at this nest at 10:00 am there was nothing going on . It was very quiet. I waited for several minutes and an adult Osprey came flying into view circled above the nest chirping loudly. I hoped for more interaction but he flew off in the direction he came from. I waited and hoped he would return but he did not return while I was there. note: Based on previous reports and a report of seeing two little heads pop up, we assume that there are still 2 young in the nest.
June 1	9089	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2
Note:	Jean F reports: I visited nest #9089 several times this past weekend and can report some active feedings of what appears to be at least two chicks ( with my binoculars I cannot yet see any little heads popping up) but the females feeding behavior seemed to be directed at more than one spot in the nest (if that makes sense). On Sat evening the mate was close by on a branch.
June 1	5395	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	1
Note:	Joanne V reports: an adult osprey was flying close to the nest. While no visible osprey in the nest, soft peeps were heard coming from the nest that sounded like chicks.
June 1	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	U
Note:	Joanne V reports: Ricky flew onto a branch nearby the nest. No visible ospreys could be seen or heard in the nest. It is still believed that at least one egg has hatched; waiting for a chick to get big enough to see.
June 2	9434	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	young laying down
Note:	Sandy P reports: Nest 9434. Monday 6/2- 3:30 pm. Female standing up on right side of the nest. Lots of chattering. Did not see anymore movement in the nest nor did I see the male in the area. NOTE: Based on previous reports and this one with the female standing on the side of the nest with lots of chattering, we are assuming that thee egg(s) hatched. We will record hatching about May 20th...which is just our best guess based on an early April start of incubation.
June 2	12785	HHI Osprey Watch	1	Y	N
Note:	Sandy P reports: Nest 12785- Monday 6/2- 4 pm. Male flew into nest and out and landed on a tree above where I was standing. I could not see if he had a fish and I could not see him when he flew into the nest. The nest must be very deep. There was no activity and no noise when he flew into the nest and when he left ..I could not see the female. NOTE: We are assuming incubation is continuing. If Dad flew into the nest it would suggest that Mom is down in the nest. It is difficult to see the nest and it is possible there has been hatching, but we will wait to confirm.
June 3	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: 6/1 Passed by the nest 5 times: One osprey sitting high on the nest 4 X's one standing on the edge of the nest facing in. 6/2 Passed by the nest 2 times: Both times an osprey was standing on the edge of the nest facing in. 6/3 Passed by the nest 2 times: Both times an osprey was standing on the edge of the nest facing in. The second time I was able to see the nest with binoculars but I was very far away. There was a large light colored object next to the nest. I think it was a fish. The osprey then moved to stand on top of it. It had its back to me and I could not see what it was doing.
June 3	9117	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Kathy A reports: Nest 9117 - I understand you've marked this nest inactive but thought you might find this interesting - that this osprey has been waiting patiently for three full months for his mate to return - the first sighting at the nest this year was March 3 when there were two ospreys by the nest and then what appeared as a fight between those two ensued and then a few days later, what appeared as an attempt to mate once. Clearly they were not a pair and I guess this lone osprey was not ready for a new mate - I hope he'll return again next year and maybe by then be willing to accept a new mate. But for now he's still waiting ❤️?
June 3	7763	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Marge I reports: Did not see or hear any birds today. Watched the nest from different angles. Did not detect any movement. NOTE: If incubation started as we thought in late March with hatching late April, there should be young. Not sure what is happening right now.
June 4	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2
Note:	Christine B reports: June 4 , 2026 Nest #4074 I arrived at this nest at 11:15. Upon my arrival I could hear some very loud Osprey chirping. It sounded like it was coming from the nest. It stopped after a few minutes . It was dead silent, nothing going on above . I hung out for some time watching the nest with my binoculars. No movement seen . NOTE: Again, we assume the two young were chirping but way down in the nest.
June 4	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1	feeding, young standing
Note:	Sheila B reports: was able to see the head of one of the chicks today (see photo). It is suspected that there may be another one deep in the nest. Both Sam and Sammie were in the nest feeding, eating and poking around when I got the shot. Didn’t see the head until I downloaded the pictures. This picture was taken looking from the Goodwill side.
June 4	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	feeding, young standing
Note:	Kathy A reports: Nest 7858 - I've been waiting to send a report because I've only seen one nestling since all the rain and wind last weekend - I've been so worried. FINALLY last evening I saw both nestlings with Mom and all appeared well. Mom was feeding the one nestling in view and after about 30 minutes the other nestling came to the front of the nest and took his turn being fed. I've missed seeing Dad recently but it always appears that dinner is already there and being enjoyed by Mom and babies when I arrive. See photo attached (best I could get of all together)
June 5	11221	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Paul P reports: Today I saw the chick for the first time this morning. It is pretty large, I would say at least a foot long from top of head to bottom. I am making this estimate on seeing a large portion of its body in the nest. It was sitting in the nest with its mother hovering very close and almost on top of it. After she flew away I could see the little one all by itself. I did not see any other activity in the nest so I think that there is just one baby in the nest.
June 5	8990	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2
Note:	Alan B reports: Two young ospreys at pre-fledge stage. This is the first time I’ve seen them up like this. The second is hard to see in the back lower left of the nest. I only saw it when I enlarged the photos on the computer.
June 5	8990	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2
Note:	Alan B submitted a second image with his 6-5 report
June 6	12704	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	young laying down
Note:	Mary Ellen B reports: 12704: One osprey was on a branch near the nest. A second was in the nest moving around with its head down and tail up. Based on the timeline and behavior, I believe there are hatchlings. NOTE: Based on this and the previous update, we do believe there is at least one hatchling. We will assume that hatching occurred May 31, the first day reported with this info.
June 6	8028	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2
Note:	Mary Ellen B reports: 8028: One osprey was on a branch near the nest. A second flew over with a fish and landed in a nearby tree to eat it. I could hear at least one other osprey calling nearby. No movement in the nest - I assume it's empty now. NOTE: We are assuming that both have fledged and that the two seen were probably the juveniles.
June 6	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/17 baby:4/26) 6/5 early am - she standing above nest & he standing on rest tree early am - she standing on branch above nest twice mid am - she soft chirping in nest & he self-cleaning on rest tree 6/4 sunrise - one standing on rest tree early am - she standing on branch above nest twice late pm - he flying around with fish then into nest, high chirping while intruder nearby,then one flying out with fish landing on rest tree 6/3 early am - she standing above nest 6/2 sunrise - she standing above nest & he standing on rest tree early am - she standing on branch above nest twice 6/1 early am - one standing above nest 3 times 5/31 early am,mid pm - one standing above nest twice 5/30 early am - she standing above nest & he standing on rest tree mid am - she soft chirping in nest & he self-cleaning on rest tree mid pm - one standing on branch above nest
June 6	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	feeding
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/22 baby:5/1) 6/5 dawn - one standing on branch above nest early am - one flying out of nest,another standing on branch above nest mid am - one feeding baby in nest early pm - one standing tall in nest 6/4 dawn,early am - one standing on branch above nest 3 times mid am - one standing on edge of nest then flying away mid pm - one standing tall in nest 6/3 dawn,early am - one standing on branch above nest twice mid am - she feeding baby in nest 6/2 dawn,early am - one standing on branch above nest 5 times 6/1 dawn,early am - one standing on branch above nest 4 times mid pm - one standing on edge of nest 5/31 dawn,early am - one standing on branch above nest 4 times mid am - one standing on branch above nest, baby head popup 5/30 dawn,early am - one standing on branch above nest 3 times mid am - he standing above nest then flying away,she feeding baby in nest,then she standing on right side of nest & baby moving to right side & head up for while, same time baby back moving in front of mom (baby#2?) mid pm - one standing on edge of nest
June 6	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Jin F reports: Incubation:3/25 baby:5/4) 6/5 early am - one flying out of nest then back standing on rest tree mid pm - one standing tall in nest 6/4 early am,mid pm - one standing on branch above nest twice 6/3 early am - one loud chirping on rest tree then flying onto nearby tree 6/2 early am - one standing on branch above nest 6/1 early am - one standing on rest tree then loud chirping 5/31 early am - she loud chirping in nest while crow nearby 5/30 early am - one flying into nest then standing for 5m then flying onto rest tree, baby moving around with lift wing in nest
June 6	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1	feeding
Note:	Jin F reports: 1/22 Incubation:3/20 baby:4/29) 6/5 early am - she feeding baby in nest, 35m later same mid pm - one standing tall in nest 6/4 early am - she standing with loud chirping on small branch right above nest,30m later,she standing in nest & baby head popup mid pm - one standing tall in nest 6/3 early am - she loud chirping in nest while crow on branch above nest, baby head popup 6/2 early am - she standing on small branch right above nest,30m later same,then loud chirping while crow flying on branch above tree 6/1 early am - one standing low in nest, baby head up & moving around 5/31 early am - she loud chirping in nest while crow nearby 5/30 early am - she standing on small branch right above nest,40m later same,then loud chirping while crows flying on branch above tree
June 6	5395	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	feeding
Note:	Joanne V reports: Only had a brief observation this morning. Saw MO toward the left side of the nest and she looked like she might have been feeding the chick. Occasionally I heard peeps coming from the nest,. PO was no where to be seen. Chick still not big enough to be seen.
June 6	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	1
Note:	Joanne V reports: Only a brief observation this morning. Did not see or hear the ospreys. It is suspected that Lucy and chick were low in the nest.
June 7	8030	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	feeding, young laying down
Note:	Mark P reports: The two chicks are getting big!
June 7	8030	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	feeding
Note:	second image from Mark P on 6-7-26
June 7	12785	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	U
Note:	Sandy P reports: First time I have seen the female in this nest. Looking out and standing up to stretch her wings. She did some chattering but not a lot. Hopefully the eggs have hatched and she needed to move around and stretch a little. I was happy to finally see her. NOTE: While hatching may have occurred, we will wait for confirmation before adding this fact.
June 8	9022	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	1
Note:	Diane R reports: On Friday I noticed quite a bit of wing flapping inside the nest and then on Saturday I saw it sitting on a branch just outside of the nest. Today the chirping was going on for a long time so I went out to see what was going on. It was coming from a nearby tree but I could locate it. All of a sudden it flew from the tree back to the nest. don't know if it happens that quickly or if I didn't observe the action earlier. NOTE: Given the timeline and this observation, fledging has clearly occurred
June 8	9045	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	young standing
Note:	Kathryn B reports for June 2 - 8 6/2/26 One Osprey in the nest. One Osprey adjacent to the nest and then it flew away. No little heads yet. 6/7/26 One nestling visible in the nest with mom. It was spreading its wings nicely such that I could see the details of the immature feathers. 6/8/26 Two nestlings visible today! Mom was on a nearby branch overlooking the nest.
June 8	9434	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	1
Note:	Sandy P reports: You can see the female standing up in nest. Very quiet, no chattering. These eggs may be hatched too and she’s taking time out….. NOTE: This report seems to confirm that hatching occurred as previously indicated.
June 8	12980	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Paul L reports: This nest is in a pine at 5 Heritage Road. Adult osprey have been seen here. We do not have info on whether or not there are eggs, incubation, etc. NOTE: This nest has limited data because it was just reported to the project on June 8th.
June 8	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	young standing
Note:	Sheila B reports: 10:20 AM – Sammie in nest and one chick can be seen moving around. Sam flies to Goodwill pine carrying a very big wriggling fish and a crow flanks him all the way in. The crow perches very close to Sam and his still moving fish. Crow edges closer to Sam but he flaps his wings and the crow retreated. Sam starts to eat. Sammie flies from the nest and returns with a small stick to add to the nest. Sam continues to eat and watch. Over the next couple minutes, two chick heads show up and one is significantly smaller. Sam finally brings the fish to the nest. Sammie starts to eat and feed chicks.
June 9	7293	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	Y
Note:	Mary K reports: Nest 7293: I observed this nest on Sunday June 7 and June 9 and I did not observe any activity on either date.
June 9	7016	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Mary K reports: Nest 7016: I observed this nest on Sunday June 7 and June 9 and did not observe any activity on either date. I stayed over 30 minutes hoping to see some activity, but I did not see anything.
June 9	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Wendy D reports: June 9th - Female standing at the very side of the nest, bending and fussing with something inside the nest. I assume from the position that she was preening the chick.
June 9	12980	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	young standing
Note:	Paul L reports: I observed the nest on and off for over two hours today between 1-3pm and observed a female in the nest occasionally poking her head out in view and spreading her wings. The male partner was observed in foraging flight nearby and returned to the nest 30 minutes later carrying a fish in his talon which he dropped off at the nest. I was not able to observe any nestlings with my binoculars but I took a live Photo of the nest (attached) that when viewed in expanded live mode appears to show 2-3 small heads bobbing in the nest. I believe those to be nestlings. NOTE: When zooming on the nest, it appears there are 2 or 3 little visible heads which would indicate they are probably round 3- 4 weeks old. While there may be 3, only 2 have been recorded until we can confirm. Based on seeing the heads of the young and that they do not appear to be fuzzy/light colored, we will guess that hatching took place around May 15th. Again, this is a new nest and this is the best guess based on the limited data.
June 9	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2
Note:	Christine B reports: I observed one adult Osprey perched above the nest . I could hear some very soft chirping. I waited and Dad flew off towards the ocean and Mom popped up from the nest flapping her wings. She then hunkered down in the nest and I could no longer see her body. I waited for 15 mins. but Dad did not return while I was there NOTE: We are assuming that there are still young down in the nest with Mom.
June 9	8990	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2	young standing
Note:	Alan B: photo of two youngsters standing in the nest. Note the clearly visible orange eyes indicating they are young osprey.
June 10	12785	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	U
Note:	Second image add showing Mom in nest. From 6-7-26
June 10	8215	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Kathy K reports: Although this nest is inactive for this season, it is funny a Osprey has been arriving in the mornings and makes its presence known. It must be looking for someone.
June 11	12700	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	U
Note:	Nancy S reports: Nothing new to report. Juliette and Romeo continue to sit in the nest. No sign of babies.
June 11	13254	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	This nest was discovered by Sandy P while at an appointment near the nest. She reports the nest is large, in a live pine tree and clearly an osprey nest. While she could not see any osprey from her location, she could hear lots of chattering coming from the nest.
June 11	4668	HHI Osprey Watch	0	U	N
Note:	Marie M reports: I observed the nest on 6/10 and 6/11. I did not see any activity in the nest. I usually view the nest around 1 pm NOTE: Since we believe incubation began about May 15th, it is likely that the female is hunkered down in the nest incubating. If the incubation date is about right, we should expect to see a change in the Mom's behavior (IE Standing up head bobbing/feeding motion into the nest) maybe the end of next week/the start of the following week.
June 11	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	young standing
Note:	Sheila B reports: 8:45 AM – Sammie in nest and Sam in tall pine near CVS. Sammie flies out of nest and returns with good sized stick. (Sides of nest increasing in height fairly regularly lately.) Sammie calls softly and Sam flies off over Planet Fitness – gone fishing? 9:24 AM - Sammie chirping then flies off nest leaving it unattended but she can be heard chirping in the distance. While Sammie is away, on small poop shot comes out of nest and shortly after another larger poop shot comes from another location in the nest. Both chicks are obviously being fed. 9:31 AM - Sammie is still off nest and largest chick is up looking around over the nest rails. Sammie comes back with another large stick and the large chick is there watching. Chick goes down in nest and Sammie stands with her wings partially spread, possibly shading chicks.
June 12	7763	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Marge I. and friends report: Three of us checked the nest on 06/09 O6/10 and O6/11. None of us saw or heard any birds. NOTE: This nest is puzzling. If hatching was about when we think, April 29th, and feeding reported on 4/30 and 5/5, there should be at least one good sized youngster in the nest and the parents should still be bringing fish to the nest. The lack of seeing the young in the nest is a concern. I think it is doubtful that fledging has happened because no good sized youngsters have been seen and also fledging is about 50+ days after hatching so it would be a bit early for this to have happened. Lack of activity in the past few weeks could be signs that the young didn't make it and the adults left. Again, there is no way to be sure about this.
June 12	4668	HHI Osprey Watch	1	U	N
Note:	Marie M and Dawn B report one osprey at the nest this morning.
June 13	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	young standing
Note:	Kathy A reports: Nest 7858 - All is well. Mom was eating dinner barely visible to the left of the nest and the two nestlings were just hanging out patiently waiting. Maybe she fed them before I got there - no chirping or calling, just patiently waiting.They appear very well fed and are growing up rapidly. I haven't observed much wing flapping or stretching of the wings yet - they seem perfectly content in the nest. See photos attached
June 13	9117	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Kathy A reports: Nest 9117 - So I was actually (but briefly) hopeful for our lone osprey last week when I saw two ospreys at the nest - one sitting in what little remains of it and the other osprey perched on the limb by it. The one in the nest was chirping to the other, but s/he didn't respond. After several hours one osprey left and didn't return. I still see the lone osprey keeping vigil there, but since that day last week he hasn't been coming as consistently. See photo. NOTE: While we have marked the nest as inactive this season, we continue to observe the one lone osprey who just won't give up!
June 13	8030	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	young standing
Note:	Mark P reports: They are starting to test their wings!
June 14	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Wendy D reports: June 14th - See the photo attached. It was very hot and the adult was shading what I think is a chick between its legs. It is hard to verify with the photo, but watching the behavior confirms my confidence. NOTE: The observation and image seem to confirm a chick being shaded by the adult.
June 14	7632	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Jack C reports: 7632 Mother on side of nest father on adjacent tree. Mother left nest and began aggressive swooping until I left. I could not see anything else. NOTE: We will assume there are still nestlings although they were not seen today.
June 14	11220	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: 11220 No osprey activity seen on the nest or tree. Nest appears to be deteriorating. NOTE: The deteriorating nest may indicate that something happened to the suspected nestling.
June 14	12700	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	feeding, young standing
Note:	Nancy S reports: Juliet was sitting in the nest with the young chick. She flew away after a short time. NOTE: photo is of mom & chick
June 14	11231	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1	young standing
Note:	Jack C reports: 11231 Adult osprey and full sized juvenile seen on nest. Another osprey soaring nearby. NOTE: Report of a full sized juvenile means it hatched at least 4 weeks ago. We will go ahead and list hatching for about May 15th. Again, it is just our best guess, but would be in line with incubation around April 1. Additional note: Since fledging seems to have occurred by 6/29, it is likely that hatching was a bit earlier than previously thought. Will use 5/10 as hatching date.
June 14	12716	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Jack C reports: 12716 Two adult osprey on nest lying on sides. Male flew off female later vocalizing loudly soon left nest and began threatening swooping until I left then returned to nest. I possibly saw some motion on nest that wasn't adults but cant be sure. I'll check again later next week. NOTE: Based on previous updates and this one, we are assuming at least one nestling.
June 14	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	young standing
Note:	Kathy A submitted a second image from the 6/13 observation
June 14	8889	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Gayle K reports: I visited the nest on 6/9 and 6/14. I don’t see Sharks at all either time nor did I see Sandy on 6/9. I did see some movement in the nest and I believe it was Sandy on 6/14.
June 15	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Jin F reports: incubation:3/17 baby:4/26) 6/12 sunrise - he standing on rest tree early am - she standing on branch above nest,20m later she soft chirping in nest while he eating fish on rest tree,25m later he flying on branch above nest 6/11 early am - she standing on branch above nest,2.5h later she soft chirping constantly in nest,20m later she standing on branch above nest late pm - one standing on branch above nest 6/10 early am - she standing on branch above nest & he standing on rest tree,2.5h later one standing on branch above nest late pm - one standing on branch above nest 6/9 early am - she standing on branch above nest & he standing on rest tree,1h later he self cleaning on rest tree,20m later she back on branch above nest with soft chirping while he standing tall on rest tree,15m later same late pm - one standing on branch above nest 6/8 early am - she standing on branch above nest & he standing on rest tree mid am - one standing on rest tree,20m later one flying into nest with something long,15m later one standing on branch above nest mid pm - one standing on rest tree,30m later one standing on branch above nest 6/7 sunrise,early pm - standing on rest tree twice early am - one standing on branch above nest,20m later same 6/6 sunrise - he self-cleaning on rest tree early am - she standing on branch above nest & he standing on rest tree mid am - she standing on branch above nest,15m later,she soft chirping in nest
June 15	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2
Note:	Jin F reports: incubation:3/17 baby:4/26) 6/12 sunrise - he standing on rest tree early am - she standing on branch above nest,20m later she soft chirping in nest while he eating fish on rest tree,25m later he flying on branch above nest 6/11 early am - she standing on branch above nest,2.5h later she soft chirping constantly in nest,20m later she standing on branch above nest late pm - one standing on branch above nest 6/10 early am - she standing on branch above nest & he standing on rest tree,2.5h later one standing on branch above nest late pm - one standing on branch above nest 6/9 early am - she standing on branch above nest & he standing on rest tree,1h later he self cleaning on rest tree,20m later she back on branch above nest with soft chirping while he standing tall on rest tree,15m later same late pm - one standing on branch above nest 6/8 early am - she standing on branch above nest & he standing on rest tree mid am - one standing on rest tree,20m later one flying into nest with something long,15m later one standing on branch above nest mid pm - one standing on rest tree,30m later one standing on branch above nest 6/7 sunrise,early pm - standing on rest tree twice early am - one standing on branch above nest,20m later same 6/6 sunrise - he self-cleaning on rest tree early am - she standing on branch above nest & he standing on rest tree mid am - she standing on branch above nest,15m later,she soft chirping in nest
June 15	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Jin F reports: baby:5/4) 6/12 early am - one standing on rest tree & baby head popup twice 6/11 early am - one standing on rest tree 6/10 early am - one standing on rest tree 6/9 early am - she standing on branch above nest mid pm - one standing tall in nest 6/8 early am - she standing on branch above nest mid pm - one standing on rest tree 6/7 early am - she standing on side branch of nest & soft chirping twice mid pm - one standing on branch above nest & baby head popup a few times 6/6 early am - one soft chirping in nest many times mid pm - one standing on branch above nest
June 15	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Jin F reports: baby:4/29) 6/12 early am - she standing on edge of nest & baby head up / moving around in nest,30m later same 6/11 early am - one standing tall in nest & baby moving around in nest,30m later same 6/10 early am - she flying in nest, 30m later one standing tall & baby wings up/moving around in nest mid pm - baby head up in nest 6/9 early am - she soft chirping & baby wing up/moving around in nest & he flying in nest with fish then head down / moving around, 35m later one standing in nest 6/8 early am - she standing on small branch right above nest & baby moving in nest, 35m later she same & baby flapping small wings 4-5 times each for 3 times (good start) mid pm - one standing tall in nest & baby too 6/7 early am - she flying in nest then out/back standing in nest,baby head up / small wing up once,30m later she standing in nest mid pm - one standing on small branch right above nest 6/6 early am - one standing on small branch right above nest, 35m later one standing tall in nest mid pm - one standing on small branch right above nest
June 15	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	young standing
Note:	Sheila B reports: 8:45 AM – Sam in Goodwill pine preening. Sammie eating and feeding. One chick can be seen eating and Sammie seems to be giving food in a second place but no visual of a second chick. 1:00 PM – Both chicks are perched high in the nest! Significant size difference between the two chicks but both appear to be healthy and active. Got a good photo of Sammie with both chicks who are hot and panting.
June 15	13254	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	young standing
Note:	Lisa P reports: I watched for 15 minutes as the parent coaxed the youngster out of the nest and onto a branch (see photo). NOTE: Since this nest was not discovered until after incubation and hatching occurred, there are no dates recorded for these milestones. At this time, all that is known is that at least one egg hatched more than 3 months ago given the current observation of a fledgling.
June 15	12785	HHI Osprey Watch	2	Y	N
Note:	Sandy P reports: 10:30 am. Male Osprey flying around the nest chattering. Saw female stand up to stretch her wings and chattered back to male. Neighbor out and he said there is a lot of activity but I only saw the female. NOTE: We are still unsure if hatching has occurred so we will wait for evidence of feeding.
June 15	8030	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	young standing
Note:	Second image shared by Mark P.
June 15	9022	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2	young standing
Note:	Diane R reports: Both chicks have fledged. They do a lot of talking until they're brave enough to fly to a nearby tree and back. I took this picture with my phone so it's not great but does show both chicks.
June 16	9089	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2
Note:	Jean F reports: Definitely getting better looks at the two chicks (pretty sure there are 2). Will watch closely for fledging behavior next!
June 16	5395	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Still no sign of any little heads, but clearly there is at least one chick in the nest. Only PO was visible today on a branch near the nest. He chirped occasionally, but didn’t venture off the branch.
June 16	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	1
Note:	There were no sounds coming from the nest. No ospreys were visible. Given the timeline, there should be a visible chick, but not yet.
June 16	8990	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2
Note:	Alan B reports: The young birds are still in the nest. I’ve seen some wing flapping the past few days beginning on 6/9. Still seeing that today. Observed on 6/9, 6/11, 6/14, and 6/16.
June 17	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2
Note:	Christine B reports: for the week of June 15 -17 June15, 2026 Nest # 4074 Very quiet in the nest, no movement observed. One adult perched above the nest . June 16, 2026 Nest # 4074 On arrival and for many minutes all was quiet . Suddenly Mom popped up flapping her wings for a second and then resumed her position in the nest with no further activity observed. June 17, 2026 Nest # 4074 This morning I arrived at my nest and it was very quiet . I waited patiently and minutes later one Osprey came flying toward the nest from the easterly direction. The adult Osprey chirped a couple times and I heard chipping from the nest as if she was answering his call. An Osprey popped up, flapped her wings and settled down in the nest while the Osprey in flight veered off course and flew south. He did not have a fish so I am guessing he was going to another fishing spot. NOTE: Based on previous updates, we assume there are still two nestlings down in the nest.
June 17	8990	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	1	young standing
Note:	Alan B reports: Fledging should be any day now!
June 17	8028	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2
Note:	Mary Ellen B reports: Nest 8028: One osprey sitting in the tree by the nest.
June 17	12704	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Mary Ellen B reports: Nest 12704: Yesterday and today, I observed at least one nestling, however, it sounds like there may be one or two more. Today I saw two ospreys on the nest. From the picture, it appears to be an adult and a nestling. I could see the nestling stretching out its wings. A third flew in and dropped a fish in the nest. It flew off and landed in a tree about 20 yards away. The two in the nest were calling back and forth with the third in the nearby tree. NOTE: Based on later observations, the number of young has been changed to 1.
June 17	12704	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Based on Mary Ellen B's reports, we are adjusting the count to two nestlings. NOTE: Based on later observations, the number of young has been reduced to 1.
June 17	11235	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1	feeding
Note:	Joanne V reports: This observation was made the morning of 6/17. This nest is fairly obstructed with pine needles and branches. Throughout the 15 minute observation no osprey ever poked its head above the nest. No chirping was audible. At times, there appeared to be 2 adult osprey in the nest, but I could not confirm this. The photo shows a possible 2nd set of tail feathers to the left of the more prominent set (although it could be a wing). There was considerable movement and it appeared that the osprey on the right was engaged in feeding behavior. The tail often moved up and down . It is likely that at least one egg has hatched based on this observation. NOTE: Based on this and earlier reports, hatching probably occurred about May 31. We will indicate that there is at least one nestling.
June 17	9270	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	feeding
Note:	Joanne V reports: Observation on the morning of 6/17 for approximately 15 minutes. There was an osprey in the nest when I arrived. Cannot tell if male or female as I couldn’t ever see the chest. The attached photo is the only shot of the osprey sitting up in the nest. Most of the time the adult was moving around in the nest, often with head bobbing and tail end up. This could have been either tending to eggs or feeding. No chirps were ever audible. NOTE: Based on timing, this update, and a previous one, it is assumed that at least 1 egg has hatched. Our best guess is between May 19 and 26th. We will record hatching as May 22 and for now will list 1 nestling.
June 18	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Sue F reports: 6/8 Passed by the nest 2 times: Both times an osprey was standing on the edge of the nest facing in. 6/9 Passed by the nest 2 times: Both times an osprey was standing on the edge of the nest facing in. 6/10Passed by the nest 2 times: Both times an osprey was standing on the edge of the nest facing in. 6/16 Passed by the nest 2 times: First time there was an osprey on the platform. Second time I did not see any ospreys. 6/17 Osprey on nest facing in. Watched for a while but I am too far away to see much even with binoculars.
June 18	8990	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2	young standing
Note:	Alan B reports: I’ve been checking this nest every day for the past week. Yesterday, 6/18, I definitely identified two young birds in the nest.
June 18	7147	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Steve J reports for the past two weeks: I am sorry to say I have not seen any activity. NOTE: This is a bit concerning because if incubation started around March 31 as we think, the eggs should have hatched mid-May. If that is the case, they should be big enough to be seen. We will continue to monitor and see if maybe the incubation date is off.
June 19	7016	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Wendy D reports (sub for Mary) I watched the PSD nest 7016 for nearly 30 minutes today. I viewed it from three different angles. I could not see any chicks, however, the Mom was sitting vertically on the nest the entire time. She was calling and I could see another Osprey high above in the sky. It was clearly an adult female, identifiable by its eye, feathers, and necklace. It is a very deep nest so I would guess from the mother's stance that there is a chick or chicks in it. NOTE: Based on this update, we are listing suspected hatching in late May. This update seems to indicate that there is one chick down in the nest confirmed by upright position of the adult. For now, we will list hatching as May 25 and tentatively list 1 young. We can adjust as needed.
June 19	8990	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	young standing
Note:	Alan B reports: This morning, 6/19, when I arrived I’m pretty sure I saw one adult and one juvenile, but the photo isn’t clear enough to confirm that 100%. I drove around to the other view point and the putative adult was gone and there was only one young bird present and that one was doing some wing flapping and jumping around in the nest. Yesterday afternoon we had a pretty severe thunderstorm with wind and heavy rain. NOTE: Based on the photo and the observations, we agree that there is one adult and one juvenile. The juvenile is on the right and is confirmed by the scalloped feathers on the back. The other appears to have more yellow eyes indicating it is the adult.
June 20	7763	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Marge I reports: My friends golfed today. No birds seen or heard. I sure hope they come back next year. NOTE: Based on lack of activity recently despite evidence of hatching and feeding behavior, our conclusion is that something happened to the little one and the nest has been abandoned.
June 20	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2	young standing
Note:	Kathy A reports: Oh they're growing up so fast! This evening was a little different - it's the first time I have observed that only the siblings were in the nest and no adults with them - and for quite some time. The youngsters were waiting patiently for dinner - up to a point - and spent their time stretching their wings over and over - sometimes it looked like they were flying in place! It was quite a show - no branching yet though.
June 20	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	feeding, young standing
Note:	Kathy A reports (part 2 of 6/20 observation): After about an hour, both juveniles began earnestly calling for dinner and searching the skies for Mom and Dad. Soon I heard two distinct ospreys calling nearby and then Mom flew into the nest and then shortly thereafter Dad delivered dinner! Mom began feeding one sibling while the other waited patiently and Dad quickly left the nest. What a privilege it is to watch this beautiful family!
June 20	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	feeding, young standing
Note:	Kathy A sent a third photo from the 6/20 observation.
June 20	2549	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	6/3 Osprey on the nest 6/4 Osprey standing on the edge of the nest. 6/9 2 Ospreys standing on the nest 6/19 Osprey standing on the nest 6/20 osprey standing on nest NOTE: It had assumed this nest was abandoned and no longer active, but it is possible that this was premature.
June 20	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	young standing
Note:	Jin F reports: baby:4/26) 6/19 early am - one standing on branch above nest, big baby flapping big wings in nest (1st time we see it, it's so big now) 1h later - one flying out of branch to chase intruder away noon - big baby flapping big wings in nest again while one self-cleaning on rest tree early pm - one standing on branch above nest twice 6/18 early am - one standing on branch above nest,1.5h later one standing on rest tree mid pm - one standing on branch above nest 6/17 early am,mid pm - one standing on rest tree twice mid am - one standing on branch above nest 6/16 mid am - she standing on branch above nest,35m later soft chirping in nest late pm - one standing on rest tree twice 6/15 early am - she standing on branch above nest,1.5h later he standing on rest tree mid am - she standing on branch above nest & he/fledgling(?) standing with soft chirping on rest tree on different branch where he used be 6/14 early am - she standing on branch above nest,1.5h later she high chirping on branch above nest & he flying circles with high chirping while intruder nearby mid am - she standing on branch above nest 6/13 early am - she standing on branch above nest & he standing on rest tree,1h later one standing on branch above nest mid am ,mid pm - one standing on rest tree twice
June 20	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	young standing
Note:	Jin F reports: baby:5/1, 2) 6/19 dawn,early am,late pm - she standing on branch above nest 4 times 6/18 dawn - she standing on branch above nest early am - she standing on branch above nest & 2 babies little movement in nest mid am - Both standing on branch above nest, baby moving in nest early pm - 2 babies standing tall in nest mid pm - 2 babies standing low in nest 6/17 dawn - she standing on branch above nest & baby standing low in nest early am - she standing on side branch of nest & 2 babies standing tall together / moving in nest early pm - both babies standing low / head down (eating?) in nest 6/16 dawn - she standing on branch above nest early am - she standing on side branch of nest & 2 babies standing low/moving in nest 6/15 dawn,early am - she standing on branch above nest twice,later one standing on side branch of nest mid am - she eat/feeding on edge of nest,40m later one baby standing low/moving in nest & another baby standing tall then low in nest (Yes 2 Babies) late pm - she standing on side branch of nest & 2 babies standing tall side by side in nest (2 siblings cozy together) 6/14 dawn,early am - she standing on branch above nest 4 times mid am - she standing low on edge of nest,40m later baby standing tall / moving in nest 6/13 sunrise - she standing on branch above nest & baby head popup in nest early am, early pm - she standing on edge of nest twice
June 20	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	young standing
Note:	Jin F reports: baby:5/4) 6/19 mid pm - one standing on rest tree & baby standing tall / moving in nest 6/18 early am - one standing on rest tree 6/17 early am - she standing on branch above & he flying out of nest with fish left-over onto neary tree(good housekeeping) then both high chirping while intruder flying around, baby standing tall on edge of nest (it's big now) 6/16 early am - one standing on rest tree 6/15 early am - one standing on rest tree 6/14 early am - one standing on rest tree 6/13 early am - baby head popup a few times on one side of nest & she eating/head down on opposite of baby (feeding 2nd baby?)
June 20	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2
Note:	Jin F reprots: baby:4/29, 2) 6/19 mid pm - nothing to see/hear 6/18 early am - she standing on small branch right above nest, baby head up & wing up in nest 6/17 early am - she standing on small branch right above nest, one baby flapping big wings 15 times in nest then another baby flapping wings 3 sets of 10 then 1st one flapping again 6/16 early am - she standing on small branch right above nest, one baby standing low in nest & another baby flapping big wings many times in nest (Yes 2 Babies) 6/15 early am - she standing on small branch right above nest & baby standing tall in nest, 30m later she same 6/14 early am - she standing on small branch right above nest, 35m later same 6/13 early am - she standing on small branch right above nest & baby standing tall/moving in nest, 35m later she same
June 21	12700	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	young standing
Note:	Nancy S reports: Baby chic pops up more often now. So adorable!
June 21	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	U
Note:	Joanne V reports: No osprey, no sounds. The nest appears abandoned. There were so many behavioral signs in the past month that hatching had occurred. But nestlings should be visible and noisy by now. Looking back on the previous observation, there appeared to be an osprey in the nest, but clearly there are no osprey anywhere near the nest presently. I will continue to monitor, but am not optimistic at this point.
June 21	7019	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	young standing
Note:	Linda O reports: observed the #7019 nest on June 21, 2026, in the late afternoon from Fish Haul Road. At first, I only saw the adult Osprey, hope against hope I saw 1 juvenile head pop up, oh joy! Then just as I was getting discouraged, #2 popped up. I have attached 2 photos one with one and one with two, NOTE: Image posted is the one with two heads showing.
June 21	12980	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	young standing
Note:	Paul L reports: I observed the nest with binoculars between 4-5pm. Yesterday I observed the female guarding the nest and two young nestlings poked their heads up briefly and appeared to be competing with each other for a stick that eventually was flung out of the nest! The nestling appeared to be larger than my previous report. The male was not observed.
June 22	2653	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jim H reports: After watching this nest all spring, we have concluded that there is no activity in the nest. The pair of osprey like to “hang out” near the nest. However, they have been unsuccessful in producing young. NOTE: We will indicate this nest was non-productive for the season. The possible incubation recorded was probably incorrect, because by now there would have been definite signs of hatching/feeding.
June 22	5395	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	U
Note:	Joanne V reports: today there was nothing to see or hear. It’s been over30 days since the recorded hatching date and assuming that’s fairly accurate, there “should” be at least one hatchling visible in the nest. Another observation will be made next week.
June 22	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	young standing
Note:	Sheila B reports: – Sammie shading both chicks and all is quiet in nest area. It is hot so both chicks are panting. This is the first time I’ve seen both chicks at the same time in four days - was beginning to worry if one chick had been lost. Sam arrived with a fish then leaves to perch in Goodwill pine. Sammie starts to feed the larger chick. The smaller chick stayed to the side and did not try to eat nor did Sammie try to feed it while I was observing. Definite size and plumage differences between the chicks are observable.
June 22	12980	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2
Note:	Paul L reports: Today I observed the female once again perched in the nest. I didn’t observe the young nestlings but I did hear chirping noises from the nest. The male was observed perched above the lagoon on the upper branch of an adjacent pine tree. NOTE: Since we have confirmed two young previously, the chirping was probably the young down in the nest.
June 23	8937	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	young standing
Note:	Debbie B reports: There are 2 good sized young in the nest with an adult. Based on their size, fledging is near!
June 23	11221	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1	young standing
Note:	Paul P reports: I have been seeing the hatchling on and off in the nest. From what I can tell it hasn't fledged yet. It is still staying in the nest even though it looks like it is as large as it's parents. I have a number of photos that I took today as all 3 Osprey were on or at the nest. The hatchling and MO(?) were in the nest and PO was sitting on a limb very close to the nest. I might have MO and PO mixed up but one of them was in the nest with the hatchling. My view of the hatchling was cluttered with pine limbs and pine needles so I sent more photos of it than the parents. I'm just waiting now to see the baby out of the nest and watch it take it's first flight. Kind of like giving your child a push on a bicycle and watching them roll down the driveway, hoping nothing bad happens!
June 23	2520	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	MAT reports: Big news from the rookery—I am 99.999% certain that Nick and Nora finally have a chick! When I arrived late this morning, I initially thought Nora was on the nest, but I soon realized it was actually Nick on "Daddy Duty," with Nora perched nearby in their favorite tree. I watched as Nick peered down into the nest several times, and then Nora flew over to join him. Both of them started looking down intently into the nest—that was the evidence I needed to confirm there is at least one live chick! - 1 photo
June 23	7293	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	Y
Note:	Mary K reports: Nest 7293: I visited this nest twice today and did not observe any activity either time.
June 23	7016	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	Y
Note:	Mary K reports: Nest 7016: I visited this nest twice today and did not observe any activity either time.
June 23	8739	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	Y
Note:	Steve J reports: Upon arrival the adult Osprey was standing high in the nest looking down into the nest. Very soon afterwards the Osprey flew down onto a branch under the nest. I am guessing we have a successful nest. NOTE: The osprey is probably one of the adults since if hatching is about right, it is a bit early for the young to fledge.
June 23	7147	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Steve J reports: one osprey seen
June 24	13448	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	This is the first update for this newly reported nest. The only info we have as of 6/23/26 is the following: Both adults are around the nest. No nestlings seen and it is unknown if there were eggs, incubation, or hatching. No report of a flat-backed adult in the nest incubating. At this point, it is too late for eggs to be laid, and if eggs were laid, hatching probably has happened since the report indicates that no adult is sitting on the nest full time. What we have most likely is a nestling down in the nest. Again, we have very little info on this nest because it was just reported to the project. We will do the best we can this season. (Limited info provided by Lucia R but nest will be monitored by Marc and Wendy M)
June 24	7842	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Carol M reports: I wanted to share that the mother has been sitting on the edge of her nest for the last 4 days looking around. This is new behavior as she has been sitting in the nest. Don’t hear any babies yet.
June 25	9434	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Sandy P reports: Both Ospreys in nest when I arrived. Male flew across the lagoon onto a tree. Female sitting up in the nest, head up, looking out. Both calling to each other. I did not see any other movement at this time. Note: We assume there is at least one in the nest
June 25	9045	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	young standing
Note:	Kathryn B reports for mid-late June: 6/14/26 Two nestlings in the nest with mom. All were moving around. 6/25/26 Two nestlings in the nest. No parents around.
June 25	8937	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	young standing
Note:	Debbie B reports: Today they on both on the edge of the nest with Lovey!! They juveniles are called Pat II and Pat III.
June 26	11221	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	young standing
Note:	Paul P reports: appears that the hatchling has stepped out of the nest! I captured these photos of the fledgling standing near the nest with the MO very close. The FO was in a nearby tree. What a fun thing to witness.
June 26	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: no visible ospreys have been seen in the nest or on the tree Since 6/1. This is troubling. All indications have been that hatching had occurred. It is uncertain what may have transpired.
June 26	12785	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Sandy P reports: 4:30 pm. Female high up in the nest looking down at us. No chattering and no other Osprey around. Neighbor said he saw the chicks, “feathers all over “ ? later in the day . I did not see any activity in the nest but will check again soon.
June 26	7019	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	young standing
Note:	Linda O reports: At first, I could only see one bird standing on the nest, but eventually a second one popped up. I cannot tell to be honest if this is an adult with one juvenile or 2 juveniles. It did seem that the bird on the edge of the nest was continually looking for another bird to arrive and calling from time to time. I have attached a picture. NOTE: It is likely that this is one adult and one juvenile, but it is hard to tell.
June 26	13448	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Marc M reports: 6/26/27 at 7:15 PM I got a good look at one of our osprey. He was sitting in the nest and adjusting the twigs/branches. When he got up I got a good view of the chest and saw no brown Necklace feathers. I’m assuming that is the male. He then flew away, circled around and then perched on a branch above the nest. NOTE: Since this nest was newly reported to the project, we are unsure if there are young.
June 27	9248	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	young standing
Note:	Diane H reports: Today, when I arrived, I saw two fledglings in the nest, one standing higher with head up, flexing wing feathers. The other was positioned lower in the nest, more flat back, also flexing wing/tail feathers. After an adult flew in and left again after about half a minute, the second fledgling stood up, so both were easily seen inside the nest. Then, one took off! Wings were mostly flapping (as opposed to soaring with wings still), circled low around the baseball field, then returned to the nest. Flight lasted about 15-20 seconds.
June 27	5395	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	U
Note:	Joanne V reports: There has been no activity for 10 days. No osprey in or near the nest, no sounds, absolutely no sign of any activity. It is feared this nest has failed. I will check again in a week, but it's well past the time when nestlings should be visible. It appears this nest has been abandoned for unknown reasons.
June 27	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2	young standing
Note:	Jin F reports: 2 fledgling:6/21, 2) 6/26 early am - 1 fledgling standing on side branch of nest,1h later 1 fledgling standing on nearby tree across street from nest mid am - one fledgling standing on rest tree another fledgling standing on branch below nest mid pm - fledgling standing on branch above nest twice 6/25 early am - one standing on branch above nest mid am - 2 fledglings flying around,then 1 fledgling landing with soft chirping on nearby tree across street from nest early pm - both fledglings standing side by side on branch above nest 6/24 early am - one fledgling standing on branch above nest & another fledgling standing on branch below nest,1h later she standing on branch above nest & one fledgling still standing on same branch below nest,1.5h later one fledgling standing on different branch below nest 6/23 early am - fledgling standing on nearby tree across street from nest mid am - one fledgling self-cleaning/standing on rest tree,15m later another fledgling tapping on it then both flying around followed by dad mid pm - both fledglings standing on different branches below nest, one soft chirping constantly 6/22 early am - she soft chirping in nest while he flying with stick into nest, one fledgling standing on branch below nest with soft chirping & another fledgling standing on unusual branch of rest tree mid am - one standing on branch above nest, 35m later one standing on rest tree mid pm - one fledgling eating fish on rest tree,another fledgling soft chirping constantly & watching sibling eating on different branch of same tree 6/21 early am - she standing on branch above nest with soft chirping, fledgling standing on rest tree twice mid am - she standing on branch above nest, he(/fledgling?) self-cleaning on rest tree mid pm - he standing on rest tree, 30m later he high chirping on rest tree 6/20 early,mid am - one standing on rest tree 3 times
June 27	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2	young standing
Note:	Jin F reports: fledgling:6/25) 6/26 dawn,early pm - one standing on branch above nest twice early am - fledgling standing on branch above nest & baby standing tall in nest mid pm - one standing on branch above nest, fledgling & baby standing tall in nest 6/25 dawn - one standing on branch above nest & baby standing low in nest,15m later baby flapping wings 30 times early am - one standing on branch above nest & baby standing tall in nest, 1 fledgling standing on unusual branch above nest mid am - one standing on branch above nest mid pm - one & fledgling standing side by side on branch above nest & baby standing tall in nest,30m later fledgling & baby standing low in nest 6/24 dawn,early am - one standing on branch above nest & baby standing low in nest twice mid am,early pm - one standing on branch above nest & one baby standing tall in nest & another baby standing low in nest twice 6/23 dawn - one standing on branch above in nest mid am - baby standing low in nest, later he flying into nest with fish then baby eating & he flying out/back on branch above nest mid pm - one standing on branch above nest, both babies standing low in nest 6/22 early am - she feeding one baby in nest & another baby standing tall in nest mid am - one baby standing low with little movement in nest early pm - one standing on branch above nest & 1 baby standing low in nest 6/21 dawn,early am - she standing on branch above nest 3 times mid am - she standing on branch above nest & 2 babies standing low with little movement in nest 6/20 dawn,early am - she standing on branch above nest 2 times mid am - she standing on branch above nest & 2 babies standing low in nest
June 27	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	young standing
Note:	Jin F reports: 2 fledgling:6/22) 6/26 early am - she standing on rest tree with soft chirping while he eating live fish on nearby tree 6/25 early am - one standing on rest tree,fledgling/big baby standing tall in nest 6/24 early am - fledgling flying out of nearby tree then flying around/away & big baby standing tall on edge of nest / ready to fly 6/23 early am - one standing on rest tree,fledgling standing tall on edge of nest / ready to fly, then big baby moving/standing tall in nest 6/22 early am - she standing on rest tree with soft chirping, fledgling jumping on air once then flying onto unusual pinetree, big baby standing tall on edge of nest & watching fledgling self-cleaning on that tree 6/21 early am - she standing on rest tree with soft chirping constantly,baby standing tall in nest 6/20 early am - she standing on rest tree with soft chirping constantly
June 27	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	young standing
Note:	Jin F reports: baby:4/29, 2) 6/26 early am - she standing on branch above nest, 25m later 2 babies standing low in nest,she same 6/25 early am - she standing on branch above nest, 2 babies heads up in nest,25m later she same 6/24 early am - she standing on small branch right above nest, baby head popup in nest,30m later she same 6/23 early am - she standing on small branch right above nest, one big baby flapping wings 50 times in nest,30m later small baby flapping wings 25 times 6/22 early am - she standing on branch above nest, baby standing low in nest,25m later she same 6/21 early am - she standing on branch above nest, both babies flapping wings many times/serverl sets (most 38 times),taking turns,30m later she same 6/20 early am - she standing on small branch right above nest
June 28	2517	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Sandra P reports: This morning, both in nest and Oprah eating a fish. Not sure who caught it ?? Poor ospreys. Nature keeps them coming back to this empty nest!!! NOTE: Although this nest has been declared a “failure” this year, it is quite remarkable that this pair continues to use the nest long past reproductive viability for the season. The camera has allowed up close observations and no eggs were ever laid (unlike last year when 3 eggs were laid, but never hatched-likely due to predators).
June 28	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	young standing
Note:	Wendy D reports: I had an exciting day at the nest. I could clearly see the chick. I believe I saw some speckling on its back, but the most amazing thing was watching the chick's movement and the adult continually covering it with its outstretched wing, I assume to protect it from the sun. (Note; real feel temp of 106)
June 28	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	young standing
Note:	Wendy D sent an additional image of Mom protecting the youngster in the real feel temperature of 106 today. Look closely and you can see Mom almost completely covering the youngster!
June 29	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2
Note:	Christine B reports: Today I observed one adult perched above the nest. I know for sure it was Dad . Another Osprey flew into view. Dad took off and they circled and soared very close to each other for at least 8 minutes. Dad landed and perched above the nest chirping while the second Osprey flew off. Shortly after I observed the two Osprey chicks heads popping up and down several times.
June 29	2549	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Karen R reports it’s time to close out the nest. NOTE: It has had ospreys intermittently, but there’s been no successful mating or production of any kind.
June 29	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	young standing
Note:	Sue F reports: 6/21 Passed by the nest 2 times. Osprey standing on the nest the first and second time. The second time I was watching with my binoculars. It is far away but I am pretty sure I saw a juvenile pop up close to the osprey standing on the edge. It was just a very brief movement so I can't be sure. 6/23 Passed by the nest 2 times: Both times an osprey was standing on the edge of the nest facing in.
June 29	7632	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Jack C reports: 7632 Adult female on nest left on my approach flew in menacing manner, joined by male. I could see nothing in nest. NOTE: We will assume there is still one in the nest based on previous observations and the menacing behavior of the female that might be a protective measure.
June 29	11220	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: 11220 No osprey activity on or near nest NOTE: We are listing the nest as inactive for the season.If suspected incubation began in late March as previously thought, there would have been sighting well before now.
June 29	11231	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: 11231 I saw no ospreys at nest. I suspect that the juvenile there on 6/16 has fledged. Will check again soon. NOTE: Based on fledging, hatching probably was earlier than we first thought....will mark it as 5/5
June 29	12716	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Jack C reports: 12716 Adult female on nest left on my approach circled a few times and landed on nearby tree on branch above nest level Vocalizing a lot. Some vocalizing from nest but nothing visible. NOTE: We assume that there is at least one chick in the nest as previously suspected.
June 29	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2
Note:	Kathy A reports: Well Nest 7858 has certainly surprised me - and has fledged for sure! When I arrived it was so quiet and no Osprey at all the nest. I waited for a good while and didn’t see any activity either. Sometimes they’re hanging at the back of the nest or behind limbs and it’s too hard to see them, but then usually spot some movement and know they’re there. But I never saw movement or heard them. So I left and came back about an hour later and while no osprey were at the nest, I could hear at least two distinct Ospreys calling and chirping - I searched and searched the trees nearby but couldn’t spot them while their calling continued. Around 7pm one fledgling flew regally into the nest and continued calling for dinner while another called from the nearby trees. After about 15 minutes the fledgling left the nest and flew down the fairway before soaring up above the trees and disappeared. As I write this, I can still hear them calling for dinner, which kind of hurts my heart, knowing they’re hungry and that Mom or Dad has not come. It’s always bittersweet knowing I won’t see them regularly from now on or how they will fare. But I’ll keep checking and hope to see them again soon.
June 30	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	young standing
Note:	Sue F reports: 6/30 Passed by the nest 4 times 3 times there was an osprey standing on the edge of the nest facing in. 1 time there were 2 ospreys. I pulled off the road and got a look through my binoculars. One osprey was standing on the edge of the nest. Another was standing in the nest for a while and then disappeared into the nest, most likely a juvenile.
June 30	12704	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Mary Ellen B reports: Nest 12704 updates: 6/30 One osprey in the nest and one in the nearby tree.
June 30	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	young standing
Note:	Sheila B reprots: Observations: Time 9:20 AM: Sammie standing on nest, chicks not visible and no sign of Sam. Sammie starts to chirp and the chicks pop up. Sam arrives with a fish, drops it off and flies over to oak tree in the center of the parking lot. Sammie starts to feed and eat. Both chicks are getting bites but the larger one is getting the majority of the food. The large chick gets fairly high in the nest – it is getting quite big and feathers are really coming in on its body. I looked away for a moment and when I looked back, the larger chick was standing tall – looks almost as big as Sammie! About 9:50 feeding appears to be done. Sammie stands with wings spread to shade the chicks who have settled down into the nest and Sam has left the oak tree. All is quiet now.
June 30	8739	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	Y
Note:	additional photo from 6-30-26
June 30	8937	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	young standing
Note:	Debbie B reports: As I drove by just now, one baby on the limb the mother usually sits on and one on the edge of the nest. Lovey was on an opposite limb slightly farther away than normal. I am 90% sure it was a baby as it was all gathered in perfect attention as if holding itself firmly in place on the limb. NOTE: Image clearly shows all 3 osprey....adult and 2 young. It appears that both have fledged.
June 30	8937	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	young standing
Note:	Additional image of one adult and one juvenile.
June 30	7147	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Steve J reports: I just visited nest 7147 Pictures are not the best but Osprey in nest. Then another flew in. Shortly one of the two flew up above the nest in a tree.
June 30	7147	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N	young laying down
Note:	Here is a second photo of the nest on 6-30-26. It is very difficult to tell, but it is possible that this is a juvenile who has fledged. It looks like the back is not solid but has some white on the feathers which would indicate a juvenile. Hope to get another view next time to confirm. NOTE: We were not able to confirm this, so it is doubtful there was a youngster in the nest. Also the site is a bit quirky and won't let me change the Laying Down under young posture. There are no confirmed young.
June 30	8739	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	Y
Note:	Steve J reports: Pics from earlier today. Much the same as I think I have previously seen. I could not see nest activity but Osprey in tree above the nest. Note: We assume this MIGHT be the juvenile who has fledged. It would be on the short side of the time frame, but we may have the hatching date wrong. I is possible the hatching date was closer to early May. If so this could be a fledged juvenile.
July 1	2520	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1	young standing
Note:	MAT reports: Today, 6/30/26, Hilton Head Island SC – I am over the moon today! I just had my very first glimpse of Nora and Nick’s brand-new chick! Arriving early this morning, I found Nora with her wings spread wide, creating a perfect patch of shade for her little one (or ones—time will tell!). I didn’t expect to see any hatchlings for several more days, but suddenly, a tiny ball of fluff peeked out from right under her. Nearby, Proud Nick kept a watchful eye perched in his favorite tree. Seeing these two experienced parents back in action gives me every confidence they are well on their way to raising another successful brood. NOTE: This pair has successfully nested in this location for well over a decade. Their nest is in a lighting structure on a tennis court at a tennis center. The monitor, MAT, was informed by the center staff that after nesting season, the light pole will be replaced as there are structural issues causing a potential danger. This is, obviously, very distressing news (albeit understandable given the circumstances). Hopefully, the tennis center will agree to erect a suitable nesting platform close to the original. If so, that structure will be given a new nest # and will be added to the program for monitoring in 2027.
July 1	13254	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Lisa P reports: The fledgling has left the nest and so have the parents. Hopefully they will return to this new nest next year.
July 1	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	young standing
Note:	Sue F reports: 7/01 Passed by the nest 2 times 1 time 2 ospreys standing on the nest. 1 time 1 osprey standing on the nest. NOTE: It is assumed that one was the juvenile who has been seen frequently at the nest.
July 1	6211	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: There are still no signs of any activity- no ospreys, no sounds. Something has obviously happened to this nest as all indications were that there was at least one hatchling. The nest will be closed due to abandonment. It is possible that a predator interfered with this nest.
July 2	12700	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	The photo looks like 2 adults. Hatching was estimated around May 18. June 14th the head of the nestling was visible , so it was probably about 3 weeks old. It’s between 30-50 days from hatching to fledgling so still early, but soon. Looks like the parents left the nest, but stayed close by to keep an eye on the growing nestling. The timeline would suggest a couple more weeks before fledging.
July 2	9089	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	young standing
Note:	Jean F reports: both chicks are flapping wings and moving about in the nest as the parents watch from nearby perches Definitely pre-fledging! I’ll be watching most days now
July 3	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Christine B reports: July 3, 2026 Nest #4074 Today I observed One Osprey perched on the metal post above the nest. His /Her back end was facing me the whole 30 mins. I kept watch. In the nest there was one Osprey with their tail feathers facing me the whole time . His head was moving up and down . It was obvious that he was eating something. Not sure if I was observing a soon to be fledgling or Mom NOTE: We will record this as one adult (on post) and one young in the nest. This is just our best guess.
July 3	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2	young standing
Note:	Jin F reports: fledgling:6/21, 2) 7/3 dawn - fledgling standing on rest tree mid am - one soft chirping from nest 7/2 dawn - fledgling standing on rest tree mid pm - fledgling standing on branch below nest 7/1 dawn - both fledglings standing on different branches of rest tree early am - fledgling1 standing on branch above nest with soft chirping, fledgling2 standing on branch below nest mid am,mid pm - fledgling standing on branch above nest 3 more times 6/30 early,mid am - fledgling standing on branch above nest twice,chirping while intruder nearby 6/29 mid pm - fledgling standing on rest tree 6/28 sunrise - fledgling standing on rest tree early,mid am - he high chirping while intruder nearby, one fledgling standing on rest tree,another fledgling standing on branch below nest twice, both chirping while intruder nearby 6/27 early am - fledgling standing on nearby tree across street,20m later 1 fledgling standing on branch above nest, mid am,pm - fledgling standing on different nearby tree across street twice
July 3	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2	young standing
Note:	Jin F reports: fledgling:6/25,2) 7/3 sunrise,early am - one fledgling standing on branch above nest, another standing low in nest twice early am - both fledglings standing on different branch above nest 7/2 sunrise - one fledgling standing on branch above nest, another standing tall in nest early am - fledgling standing on branch above nest early pm - both fledglings standing on different branch above nest 7/1 sunrise,early am - both fledglings standing on different branch above nest twice mid am - one fledgling standing in nest another fledgling eating in nest 6/30 early am - fledgling#2 flying awkwardly onto branch above nest then standing there for long time 6/29 early am - she standing on branch above nest, fledgling standing on branch below her & baby standing tall in nest,all chirping while he flying from tree across street onto branch above nest (family 4 on same tree) 6/28 sunrise - she standing on branch above nest, fledgling standing on different branch above nest & baby standing tall in nest 6/27 early am - one standing on branch above nest, fledgling standing on edge of nest & baby standing tall in nest
July 3	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2
Note:	Jin F reports: fledgling:6/22, 2) 7/3 early am - one standing with soft chirping on nearby tree then flying away 7/2 early am - one flying away from nearby tree with a little soft chirping 7/1 early am - one flying away from nearby tree with a little soft chirping, 1 fledgling standing on nearby tree 6/30 early am - one flying away from nearby tree with a little soft chirping 6/29 early am - one flying away from nearby tree 6/28 early am - one standing on rest tree & fledgling2 standing on different branch of rest tree, fledgling1 standing on side branch of nest then flying out/circling around 6/27 early am - he flying away from nearby tree, she standing on rest tree with soft chirping, fledgling1 standing on nearby tree, fledgling2 standing on different nearby tree
July 3	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2
Note:	Jin F reports: baby:4/29, 2) 7/3 early am - she standing on branch above nest,then standing on rest tree,then flying into nest while he flying on rest tree,then soft chirping till he left, one baby jumping from one side to another side of nest a few times,another baby flapping wings a couple times 7/2 early am - she standing on branch above nest,then delivering 2 sticks,then standing on rest tree, one baby jumping in air 6 times & jumping in nest from one end to another end of nest many times & flapping wings very fast a few time,another baby flapping wings slowly many times, he no show. 7/1 early am - he standing on rest tree for a while then left, she standing on branch above nest,then delivering stick & also moss,then standing on rest tree, one baby jumping from one side to another side of nest a few times & flapping wings very fast over 100 times also jumping on air 3 times,another baby flapping wings much slower only 10-20 times for a couple of times 6/30 early am - she standing on branch above nest,then flying onto tree across court9 from nest,he standing on rest tree, while intruder flying around,she&he both high chirping & she flying back in nest,he flying after intruder then back on rest tree, both babies flapping wings a couple sets in nest 6/29 early am - she standing on branch above nest,later delivering stick twice in nest then back on branch above nest, he chasing intruder couple away then landing on rest tree,both babies moving around in nest,one baby flapping wings slowly a few sets (10-20 times) & another flapping faster 30-60 times for a few sets 6/28 early am - she standing on branch above nest,later delivering stick then moss in nest,both babies chirping while her delivering, one baby flapping wings 20-30 times slowly several sets,another baby flapping wings very fast 2 set (50-100 times),late she flying onto rest tree then back nest right before he flying back in nest with fish then left,babies heads down eating, then she standing/eating on edge of nest 6/27 early am - she standing on non-pine tree then high chirping while intruder flying around,he chasing intruder away,she flying back in nest with stick then moss,he flying back with huge stick but drop it & flying away, one baby flapping wings a few times slowly several sets, another baby flapping wings very fast 2 set (20 & 50 times),later he flying back in nest with fish,one baby eating, another baby standing in nest
July 3	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2
Note:	Kathy A reports: Again this evening I heard at least two distinctive ospreys near the nest but none in or right by the nest. The first osprey I heard was in the trees somewhere behind me and I finally spotted him when s/he flew over the lagoon then perched in the pines not too far from the nest. It was definitely one of our juveniles - hanging out on the limb for a long time and calling a lot - but not in a panicky way. I could hear another osprey, and I assumed it was the other juvenile, and I saw this osprey eventually fly up the lagoon but couldn't see where s/he landed, if at all. After about an hour I saw an osprey fly into the thick branches of the pines between the tree where the nest is located and the other pines where the juvenile was still hanging out.
July 3	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2
Note:	Kathy A also sent a photo of the adult: I spotted this osprey which I believe was Mom or Dad, based on the smooth brown feathers (i.e. no white spots - and maybe yellow eye color.) Neither osprey ever went to the nest or approached the other and the juvenile stopped calling and eventually left. So maybe they were just checking in with one another this evening and assuring one another that all is well.
July 3	7147	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Steve J reports: No activity seen at all.
July 3	8739	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	young standing
Note:	Steve J reports: I visited 8739 this morning. I think again positive news. An Osprey in the tree above the nest. Another Osprey in the nest ….not hunched over looking down into the nest but looking up over the edge or looking at the Osprey in the tree. You would know better than I but could this be a young fledging? It flapped its wings a few times. I only saw 1 Osprey in the nest. NOTE: Based on the past couple updates, I believe we do have one youngster in the nest flapping his wings in preparation for fledging. Based on the data, we might expect fledging in about 10-14 days.
July 3	9434	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	young standing
Note:	Sandy P reports: Friday July 3- 9 AM- 2 chicks seen with female. Male Osprey flying around nest. After a while chicks went back inside nest. Female looking out and chattering.
July 4	9045	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2
Note:	Kathryn B reports: 7/4/2026 When I arrived at the nesting site, no one was there. After waiting a few minutes I heard multiple Osprey calls and 2 Osprey (?fledglings) landed in the nest and appeared to be eating a fish. NOTE: Based on this observation, we will list July 4th as the fledging date.
July 4	9022	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Diane R reports: Heard an osprey, but it was not in the nest. No birds going in or out of the nest. Later in the afternoon, there was a fledgling that came to sit on a nearby branch. NOTE: Based on this observation coupled with the timeline, it is judged that the fledges are no longer dependent upon their parents and may migrate shortly. However, they may, as is typical for this area, remain on Hilton Head indefinitely.
July 4	9022	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
July 4	6980	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	feeding
Note:	Jeffrey reports there are 2 fledglings. Popeye is busy fishing and feeding. All is well at the nest. NOTE: As there was a significant gap between the last 2 reports, it is unclear when these ospreys first fledged. Given this, an estimated date of 7/3 is recorded which is approximately 50 days after hatching was recorded.
July 4	5395	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Joanne V : Once again, there are no indications of any activity at this nest. No adult ospreys, no nestlings, no sounds. Given this, it is assumed something interrupted the nesting cycle.
July 4	8030	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2
Note:	Mark P reports: They are almost fully sized and have been observed flapping their wings, but I haven't seen flight yet. Hopefully this week we'll see some airborne activity
July 4	8030	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2
Note:	Mark P provided a second photo with his previous update.
July 5	12785	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Sandy P reports: July 5- 9 AM. Sunday - Nest quiet, no activity. Osprey flying high in circles. Will check at a later time.
July 5	12704	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	1
Note:	Mary Ellen B reports: 7/05 One osprey in the nearby tree none on the nest. I believe there was only 1 nestling in this brood. I think it's fledging. NOTE: Based on this revised observation, we will change the nest to having 1, not 2, nestlings. We will list fledging as 7/5 although that might be a bit early based on hatching date. We will adjust as needed.
July 5	9248	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2	young standing
Note:	Diane H reports:: 7/5: Two birds, appear to be fledglings, present in the nest. One standing tall from inside the nest, gazing out, the other standing and apparently feeding from something inside the nest, then conducting some grooming and flexing some wing feathers. No other activity noted. No adults present at this time.
July 6	8030	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2
Note:	Mark P reports: We have lift-off! Both chicks spent the day taking short flights around the nest.
July 7	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	young standing
Note:	Sheila B reports: Observations: Time 9:50 AM: Sammie shading nestlings. Sam arrives at nest with a fish then quickly leaves still holding the fish. He perches on the broken limb of the Goodwill pine. Red-shouldered hawk juvenile hawk flies in and chases Sam. After several laps around the nest area, Sam evades hawk and flies to tall pine by CVS. Hawk flushes Sam from the pine and chases Sam around nesting area. Sam leaves the area with the fish. The young hawk perches in a tree at the CVS end of the pond. Sammie and nestlings all track Sam and the hawk during the chases. Sammie stays on guard. The large nestling settles back into the nest and the smaller nestling continues watching the sky with Sammie. Sam had not returned to the nest by the time I left at 10:25.
July 7	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	1	young standing
Note:	Sue F reports: 7/07 Passed by 2 times 1 osprey on the edge of the nest both times Note: It is assumed the one osprey was the juvenile who has repeatedly been seen on the edge of the nest.
July 7	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Kathy A (subbing for Christine B) reports: Nest 4074 - Wow, this nest is sure waaay up there! When I arrived, and for sometime, I did not see any activity at all at the nest. But then a tail feather moved up above the rim and toward the back of the nest and the adult osprey began moving around a lot- but mostly all I could see was the tail feathers and her back moving up and down and back and forth. I then saw what I believe was the osprey pulling back and forth on a stick, so perhaps she was tidying up the nest a bit. She settled down again - this time in a different place in the nest and kept her watch, looking around and often right at me. I did not observe any nestlings while there so perhaps she was shielding them from the hot sun. I'll check again soon - I want to see those babies! NOTE: While 2 have been confirmed, as suggested, it is likely that Mom was shielding them from the sun/heat.
July 7	7147	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Steve J reports: Nest 7147 I have visited approximately 6 plus times in the past 8-9 days or so….no activity Sorry but on think you are correct to close it down. NOTE: That possible young previously reported is not a young osprey.
July 8	12980	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2
Note:	Paul L reports: I returned from my overseas trip this past Friday and have observed the Heritage nest on 7/4,7/6,& 7/8. Each day I observed the female in the nest but no signs of any nestlings. On 7/8 I observed both the male and female in the nest together. Not sure if the clutch fledged while I was gone for 9 days. I will observe again tomorrow but the nest is so high up it’s hard to know if any nestlings are still in the nest unless they pop up. Note: If our estimate of hatching around May 15th is accurate, it is possible that the pair might have fledged while the monitor was away. However, even if they fledged, they will be returning to and hanging around the nest for about 4 weeks after fledging. Based on this, I have recorded the two seen in the nest as the juveniles, which is very likely. They will be almost the same size as adults and at this stage, standing/sitting up in the nest. Due to the location of the nest, it is difficult to clearly observe the feather pattern to confirm this.
July 8	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Wendy D reports: The nestling is ready to fledge. I did not see it fully stretching its wings, but it was looking like it wanted to. I watched it for some time. Here is a photo of an adult (I am fairly certain), with the young one on the left.
July 8	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	young standing
Note:	Wendy D sent an additional photo of the young in the nest from July 8
July 8	8889	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Gayle K reports: I have observed both Sharks & Sandy on several occasions in and around the nest. You can see them both in this short video from June 16th. I believe I have also seen their baby although it is hard to tell.
July 8	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	young standing
Note:	Sue F reports: 7/08 Passed by 2 times 1 time 1 osprey on the nest 1 time I pulled off the road and observed with binoculars for 20 minutes. Initially I saw nothing. 1 osprey landed on the edge of the nest. A 2nd osprey landed on the platform. I think they were both adults but I am too far away to know for sure. The second osprey left but the first one stayed getting lower in the nest. NOTE: the osprey described as "getting lower in the nest" might be the juvenile and will be recorded as this.
July 8	12785	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Sandy P reports: Wednesday July 8- 7:30 pm - finally. One adult Osprey and a small Osprey in the nest. This is the first time I have seen another Osprey in the nest. I have checked this nest at 12:45 pm today and there was no activity, so happy to see these two later in the day. NOTE: We will estimate hatching around May 20th.
July 8	7293	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Mary K reports: Nest 7293: July 7: An osprey was observed standing straight up on the structure above the nest, it then flew away. July 8: No activity was observed. Note: No juveniles were observed but it is likely at least one is in the nest.
July 8	7016	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Mary K reports: Nest 7916: July 7: A male osprey was seen flying into the nest and standing straight up on the edge of the nest. It then flew away. July 8: No activity was observed. NOTE: We assume the juvenile is still in the nest although none was seen this time.
July 9	7632	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	young standing
Note:	Jack C reports: 7632 Mother and almost full grown juvenile on nest. Mother flew up and circled vocalizing, juvenile sat on side of nest.
July 9	11231	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: 11231 No evidence of osprey activity at or around nest
July 9	12716	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1	young standing
Note:	Jack C reports: 12716 Mother and almost full grown juvenile on nest, male on nearby tree. Mother left nest circling and vocalizing loudly. Juvenile sat on side of nest vocalizing.
July 9	9117	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Kathy A reports: Nest 9117 - Quick update here - I haven't seen any ospreys at this site since 6-15-26 - when surprisingly two ospreys visited the site. At that time they both stayed for awhile and then one flew off and didn't return while the other lingered for hours. Then no more sightings - until yesterday and again today - our friend returned and was perched on the hanging Spanish moss of what little remains of the nest. I hope he finds a new mate for next year.
July 9	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2	young standing
Note:	Kathy A reports: Nest 7858 - I'm so excited to see BOTH juveniles in the nest this evening - so now I know they're both safe - at least for now! At first I only saw one juvenile in the nest but later I saw a white head bobbing up and down behind some branches on the left side of the nest. After a while it became clear this was the other juvenile and it certainly appeared s/he was eating something based on the up and down motion but I could never see for certain. Meanwhile, the juvenile on the right called frantically over and over the whole time and eventually joined the sibling on the left side of the nest but didn't stay there long. Perhaps there were some leftovers from a prior meal but not enough to share? Soon both juveniles were in plain view calling out plaintively. I never saw Mom or Dad - possibly heard another osprey in the area but no sightings. Poor babies, I hope they don't go hungry tonight!
July 9	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Kathy A reports (Subbing for Christine B): Nest 4074 - Just a quick update, this evening one osprey was perched near the side of the nest often looking down into the nest but sorry to say I never saw the babies. When s/he wasn't looking down into the nest s/he was looking all around, but not calling - just observing. It was quite windy up there, and I could see the nictitating membrane over her eye in a lot of the photos I took, so even though the sun was still hot around 5:30 pm perhaps the strong breeze provided enough cooling so that she didn't have to shade them. NOTE: Although no young were seen, the nest is active.
July 10	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	young standing
Note:	Sheila B reports: Observations: Time 9:35 AM: Sammie and both chicks standing in the nest. Large nestling gave a few wingers and smaller nestling was very busy staying in Sammie’s shade and preening. Both nestlings are very alert and actively looking around the area. There is a red-shouldered hawk juvenile perched on Sam’s broken branch perch in the Goodwill pine. Sammie stands facing the hawk staring intently. Sam was not seen.
July 10	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	young standing
Note:	Jin and Larry Report: week of July 4-10 Nest 7864 (1st day:1/22 Incubation:3/22 baby:5/1, 2 fledgling:6/25,2) 7/10 mid,late am,late pm - fledgling standing on branch above nest 3 times 7/9 mid am - 1 fledgling standing on branch above nest another fledgling standing in nest mid pm - one fledgling standing on side branch of nest 7/8 mid am - 1 fledgling standing on branch above nest another fledgling standing in nest 7/7 dawn - fledgling soft chirping in nest early am - fledgling standing on branch above nest 7/6 dawn,mid am - fledgling standing on branch above nest,twice 7/5 mid am - fledgling standing on branch above nest,40m later same mid pm - one fledgling standing on branch above nest,another standing tall in nest 7/4 early am - one & both fledglings standing on different branches above nest twice, fledgling soft chirping constantly
July 10	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2	young standing
Note:	Jin and Larry report: week of July 4 - 10 Nest 8034 (1st day: 3/1,3/3 Incubation:3/25 baby:5/4, 2 fledgling:6/22, 2) 7/10 mid am - fledgling flying away from nearby tree then flying around with chirping 7/9 mid am - fledgling flying away from nearby tree 7/8 mid am - both fledglings standing tall side by side in nest with soft chirping while one parent flying away from nearby tree 7/7 mid am - both fledglings standing on rest tree with little soft chirping,a few min later constantly chirping then one fledgling flying into nest before he flying into nest with big fish then left, another fledgling watching on rest tree. 7/6 mid am - he standing on nearby tree, fledgling standing with constantly soft chirping on rest tree 7/5 mid am - fledgling standing with a little chirping on rest tree then flying away 7/4 mid am - one flying into nest with moss & standing in nest for while
July 10	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2	young standing
Note:	Jin and Larry report: Nest 7442 for the week of July 4-10 (1st day:2/12, incubation:3/17 baby:4/26, 2 fledgling:6/21, 2) 7/10 early,mid am,mid pm - fledgling standing on rest tree 3 times 7/9 early am - fledgling standing on rest tree mid am - both fledglings standing on different branches of rest tree 7/8 early am - both fledglings standing on different branches of rest tree 7/7 early am - fledgling standing on rest tree 7/6 early-mid am - fledgling standing on rest tree, 2h later same, 40m later same, 3 times 7/5 mid am,early pm - fledgling standing on rest tree, 35m later same,early pm same 3 times 7/4 dawn - fledgling standing on rest tree
July 10	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	young standing
Note:	Jin and Larry report for the week of July 4-10 Nest 8691 (1st day:1/17,1/22 Incubation:3/20 baby:revised 5/6, 2 fledgling:7/4, 2) 7/10 early am - one fledgling standing on rest tree for long time then left then back in nest, another fledgling standing on nearby tree then standing on branch above for long time then in nest with soft chirping constantly, later both left from nest, no parent show 7/9 early am - one fledgling standing on rest tree then flying on non-pine tree behind court#9 then left, another fledgling standing on nearby tree then in nest with soft chirping constantly for long time, later he flying in nest with fish,then he standing on rest tree then left, fledgling eating in nest,15m later another fledgling flying back in nest with chirping, 40m later he flying with 2nd fish into nest then left, both fledglings eating again. 7/8 early am - he standing on rest tree, she standing on branch above nest,one fledgling standing on nearby tree then flying on non-pine tree behind court#9, another fledgling standing in nest,all soft chirping constantly but him, then all back in nest while he flying in nest with fish, then he back on rest tree & others all eating in nest,40m later eating again. mid pm - fledgling standing tall in nest 7/7 early am - both fledglings very active: flying / standing on among rest tree,nearby tree,above nest,below nest,then soft chirping in nest while one parent flying on rest tree. 7/6 early am - both fledglings standing on same branch of rest tree,one parent standing on branch above them of rest tree for long time, later one fledgling flying 3 circles with up/down/sharp turn moves then landing on nearby tree then back same branch of rest tree,another fledgling flying out & back shortly, then one fledgling flying onto branch above nest & another followed,both standing on same branch side by side, another parent flying into nest with moss then making arrangement in nest then stay there. 7/5 early am - she standing on rest tree,he standing on different side of rest tree after stick delivery, fledgling flying around very actively then landing on very top of rest tree, big baby standing tall in nest then flapping wings slowly several times & also jumping from side to side of nest a few times. 7/4 early am - she standing on branch above nest,both babies standing tall in nest,then one jumping in air 3 times & flying out then circle back awkwardly in nest,then again,she & he standing on different sides of rest tree, fledgling flying out of nest onto nearby tree, big baby flapping wings many times & sets in nest
July 10	7019	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	young standing
Note:	Linda O reports: I visited Osprey #7019 at about 1:30 - 2 PM from Fish Haul Beach Roadside and was pleasantly surprised to see what I will call "We Are Family" in the nest together. I am thinking this is Mom, Dad and the 2 offspring. They are pretty big. The distance and heat haze make it a little difficult to differentiate, but to date I have only seen 2 little heads, not three, so I am thinking this is the whole family. Looking at their size, I am thinking that they may all leave soon. NOTE: While it is difficult to be sure, we believe that this is a family shot of both adults and two juveniles. IN looking at the photos,the one out of the nest may be one who has fledged since there seems to be a buffy wash on the breast and not a clear chest for an adult male and not clearly a dark necklace of an adult female. We will list July 10 as the probable first fledging date.
July 10	7019	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	young standing
Note:	Additional image from Linda O from 7/10
July 10	8739	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Steve J reports: I visited the nest this morning. No activity in or around the nest. My previous visits I saw an Osprey standing on the edge of the nest pretty much looking at an Osprey above the nest on a branch. I don’t want to speak for you but I think you interpreted that to be a juvenile soon to fly. My gut feeling is …..could he have fledged and is out of the nest? NOTE: Yes, our guess is that the youngster has fledged...timing is perfect. Although he probably has fledged, he will still return to the next for the next few weeks so it will not be surprising to see the juvenile in or around the nest in the next updates. We will estimate fledging as about July 10 th which would be about 50 days....right in the window of fledging dates of 50-55 days after hatching.
July 11	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	1	young standing
Note:	Wendy D reports: The nestling is flapping it's wings and looks like it is ready to go any day now.
July 11	7293	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Sue F subbing for Mary reports: 7/11 Viewed the nest from 2 locations 1st location: Osprey flying off the nest Osprey came to the nest and then flew off 2nd location: Osprey on the nest
July 12	13448	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Marc M reports: The last 10 days saw very little activity. We only saw one Osprey at a time and sometimes not for a day or two. This morning however Rozzie and Ruby were both there. One was on the nest. Flying out and back with branches to reinforce the nest. The other sat perched on a branch in the tree next to the tree with the nest. This observation was today 7/12/26 between 8-9AM. NOTE: This was a very late nest reported to the HHI OW Project. Therefore, we have no data on the adult arrival, incubation, hatching etc. The attached image, when enhanced, does seem to be an adult male with yellow(?) eyes, dark, non scalloped back feathers and clear chest. What can be said is that there is no incubation ongoing (all of the other nests in the project hatched weeks ago) and we can not tell if there were fledglings. I cannot tell from the other images what the gender is or if there are juveniles. A movie clip of an osprey flying in looked like either a male with a clear chest or a juvenile. Based on lack of data, this nest is being closed out for the season. we hope that this nest can be carefully monitored beginning next winter so that we can record the dates needed to accurately track this nest.
July 12	12700	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	young standing
Note:	Nancy S reports: Baby ( although he no longer looks like a baby) has left the nest. See picture attached.
July 13	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	young standing
Note:	Sheila B reports: Time 9:35 AM: Sammie and both nestlings standing in the nest. Sam arrives with a fish. Smaller nestling getting lots of bites while larger nestling does lots of big wingers. 4:30 PM: Sammie watching over her two nestlings. Both young birds are practicing using their wings. While practicing, the larger of the two nestlings lifted out of the nest perhaps a foot. Fledging for this bird seems like it should be very soon. NOTE: Great photo of fledgling practicing.
July 13	7293	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Sue F subbing for Mary reports: 7/12 Viewed the nest from 2 locations on both 7/12 and 7/13: 7/12: Did not see any ospreys 7/13: 1st location: Osprey on the tower below the nest. Appeared to be an adult 2nd location: Osprey standing on the nest. Flew off the nest to land on the platform the nest is on. I watched for 45 minutes hoping it would fly as I thought it was a juvenile. At one point 2 ospreys flew into the area but quickly left. NOTE: This report suggesting one was the juvenile very well might be the case. If hatching occurred about when thought about 5/20, then the youngster should be fledging about 50 - 55 days after that. This falls right in that time frame. For now, we will record it as 1 juvenile who has fledged.
July 13	7842	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Carol M reports: Sadly something went wrong with my backyard nest last week. The adults are not in the nest just hanging nearby sometimes. I found about 8 osprey feathers below the nest so my guess is that there was an incident. Very quiet outback now. NOTE: We will keep an eye on the nest a bit longer.
July 13	12785	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sandy P reports: Monday, 7/13- 9 AM- No activity or ospreys seen in or around the nest although I did hear some chattering but could not see any ospreys. Will check again this week. Last time I saw a chick in nest was July 8 with Female on a branch.
July 13	9434	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1	young standing
Note:	Sandy P reports: Monday, 7/13- 9:15 AM. - Male Osprey flying in area. Female Osprey sitting on branch next to nest. Only saw one Osprey in the nest . On July 3 at 9:am, I had seen two chicks in the nest. The Osprey in the nest today was chattering and you could hear another calling back. I stayed for a while but only saw the one in the nest. Will keep checking this week. NOTE: We will mark fledging between July 3 and 13, recording the 8th as mid-point.
July 13	9434	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Second image from Sandy's observation on 7-13-26
July 14	9045	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Kathryn B reports: 7/14/2026 One female (?adult) Osprey in the nest calling and one Osprey flying overhead. Note: we are assuming one was a juvenile.
July 14	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: Nest 9196 (Bridge) 7/13 Passed by 2 times and saw no ospreys either time. 7/14 Passed by 2 times. The first time I saw 2 ospreys. One was in the nest and one was on the platform. The second time I went by there were no ospreys. NOTE: The osprey are recorded as 2 adults, but we can not be sure if they were adults or juveniles.
July 14	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Sue F (subbing for Wendy) reports: Nest 2583 (High School) 7/14 When I arrived the nest appeared to be empty but there was an adult osprey on a dead branch near the nest with its back to me. As I watched, another osprey flew into the nest. It was a juvenile and settled down into the nest. The adult continued to stay on the dead branch. NOTE: This update seems to confirm that the juvenile has fledged.
July 14	7016	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sue F (subbing for Mary K) reports: Nest 7016 (Power Alley/PSD Building ) 7/12 Saw no ospreys 7/13 Saw no ospreys 7/14 Saw no ospreys
July 14	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2	young standing
Note:	Christine B reports: Nest 4074 July 14, 2026 When I arrived there was one Osprey perched below the nest on the tower. There was also one Osprey chest high in the nest looking around. The Osprey on the tower took off flew around above the nest several times.The Osprey in the nest remained in the nest chirping and looking around. The Osprey that flew had a white chest with some brown markings lower down the chest. His wings looked to have the white bars between the brown of his wings. The Osprey in the nest chest was white I could not see more of his body. NOTE: Based on the description of the white on the brown feathers indicates this may be a juvenile. Since there are two juveniles confirmed, it seems likely that these were both juveniles. At least one seems to have fledged.
July 14	7293	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	young standing
Note:	Sue F (subbing for Mary K) reports: 7/14 Two ospreys, one on the nest and one on the tower next to the nest. The one in the nest took off flying downwards and out of sight. Within 10 minutes the other osprey flew away too. I could not tell for sure if they were adults or juveniles. Possibly the one in the nest was a juvenile.
July 14	8028	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	1	young standing
Note:	Mary Ellen B reports: 8028: Recently there have been either none or one osprey sitting on a limb by the nest at different times during the day. NOTE: The two have fledged, so this is typical of them staying around the nest at times. It is assumed that this is one of the fledglings.
July 14	12704	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	young standing
Note:	Mary Ellen B reports: 12704: I've checked on the nest at a few different times of the day over the last week. Early in the morning and after sunset there are one or sometimes two osprey in the tree by the nest or standing on the nest. There are often no osprey in the afternoon. NOTE: Since there was one nestling that hatched May 31 and fledged about 7/5 we assume that this is the fledgling and one adult.
July 14	7016	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Carol U sent an additional image of the nest.
July 15	12980	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Paul L submitted a photo of the femalealso seen on 7-15.
July 15	12980	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Paul reports: Male and female adult confirmed at/in the nest. See image showing the male. NO: No sign of the juveniles today, but it is possible they have fledged and were just not around the nest. based on previous observations, if hatching occurred about 5/15, they should have fledged around the 3rd/4th week of June. They should be seen around the nest until at least August 1st. The monitor will keep watching for them.
July 15	12980	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	On 7-15-26, Paul L also observed a female (along with the male posted above).
July 16	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2
Note:	Kathy A reports: Nest 7858 - One fledging was already in the nest calling (see photo) when I arrived about 5:30 pm and then I thought I heard an overlapping call but wasn't sure if there were actually one or two ospreys calling. Shortly thereafter an osprey flew up the lagoon and perched somewhere in the back of the same pine where the nest is located - but I never got a good look at him/her to know if it was the other fledgling or an adult - my guess is it was the second fledgling. I was hoping that by now they'd seem more independent but for now it appears they appreciate the comforts of home. NOTE: We will assume that Kathy's instincts are correct and the other was the 2nd youngster. Just confirming that they do remain around the nest for 4-5 weeks after fledging.
July 16	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1	young standing
Note:	Sue F subbing for Wendy D reports: Nest 2583 (High School) 7/16 2 ospreys on the nest. One flew away as I arrived. The juvenile remained, flexing its wings occasionally. Then it started to eat something that was at the edge of the nest.
July 16	8739	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Steve J reports: No activity in the nest but I did see 3 if not 4 Osprey flying above and or near the nest. NOTE: We will assume this is the pair of adults and the juvenile who fledged about 7/10
July 16	12785	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1	young standing
Note:	Sandy P reports: Thursday 7 pm. Fledgling in nest. Female flew onto tree limb then went into nest. She appeared to be eating. Talked to Neighbor and he said he has only seen one chick. And I have only seen one . Happy to see both today The fledgling had a striated breast so possibly a female. NOTE: Based on the last couple observations, it is likely that the youngster has fledged... learned to take short flights. This happens about 50-55 days after hatching so if we were about right on the May 20 hatching, it would fit that fledging happened between the July 8 and July 16th update. We will record the midpoint....July 12th...as our best estimate. Even after fledging, the young return to the nest for another 4-6 weeks.
July 17	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2	young standing
Note:	Jin and Larry F report for the week of July 11 - 17: Nest 8034 (1st day: 3/1,3/3 Incubation:3/25 baby:5/4, 2 fledgling:6/22, 2) 7/17,13,11 mid am - nothing to see/hear 7/16 mid am - fledgling standing on nearby tree then soft chirping then flying away 7/15 mid am - fledgling standing on nearby tree 7/14 mid am - fledgling standing on nearby tree 7/12 mid am - fledgling standing on rest tree
July 17	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	young standing
Note:	Sheila B reports: Time 9:50 AM: The larger nestling has fledged and is on a parking lot light fixture near to the building entrance (which is under construction). The newly fledged bird keeps looking down and between light fixtures then at adult with frequent calls being made. The nestling does not appear to be distressed. The second nestling is standing in the nest very alert (very erect posture) looking in the direction of its sibling. Adult osprey in the pine by Goodwill. Soaring vultures came over the nest area and the adult osprey immediately moves to an oak in the parking lot that is located between the nest and the light fixture. Adult glances at both nestlings then keeps attention on the vultures until they soar out of the nest area. 3:40 PM – Newly fledged nestling is back in the nest with its sibling and Sammie. Sam is perched in the Goodwill pine. The fledgling is standing tall on the nest edge looking around the nest area. Another osprey is heard nearby and Sam takes off. He circles the intruding osprey and then escorts it out of the nesting area. Sammie and her two nestlings spend time preening after the intruder is gone. All is peaceful. NOTE: Image of one of the fledglings.
July 17	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2	young standing
Note:	Jin and Larry report for the week of July 11-17: Nest 7442 (1st day:2/12, incubation:3/17 baby:4/26, 2 fledgling:6/21, 2) 7/17 mid am,mid pm - fledgling standing on rest tree twice 7/16 early am - fledgling standing on rest tree 7/15 early,late am - both fledglings standing on rest tree twice mid am - fledgling standing on rest tree twice 7/14 early,mid am,late pm - fledgling standing on rest tree 3 times 7/13 bypass 4 times - nothing to see/hear 7/12 late am - fledgling eating fish on rest tree mid pm - fledgling standing on rest tree 7/11 early,mid am - fledgling standing on rest tree twice
July 17	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2	young standing
Note:	Jin and Larry F report for the week of July 11-17: Nest 7864 (1st day:1/22 Incubation:3/22 baby:5/1, 2 fledgling:6/25,2) 7/17 late am,early pm - fledgling standing on edge of nest twice 7/16 mid am - fledgling standing on branch above nest 7/15 early am - fledgling standing on branch below nest mid,late am - fledgling standing on branch above nest twice mid pm - fledgling eating on edge of nest 7/14 bypass 6 times - nothing to see/hear 7/13 mid,late am - fledgling standing on branch above nest twice 7/12 late am,mid pm - fledgling standing on branch above nest with soft chirping twice 7/11 mid,late am - fledgling standing on branch above nest twice mid pm - fledgling standing on branch above nest with soft chirping
July 17	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	young standing
Note:	Jin and Larry F report for the week of July 11 - 17: Nest 8691 (1st day:1/17,1/22 Incubation:3/20 baby:revised 5/6, 2 fledgling:7/4, 2) 7/17 early am - he standing on tree left to rest tree,both fledglings standing on different branches of rest tree with soft chirping,20m later he flying onto different side of rest tree stay on there for long time then out then back on same branch again; one fledgling flying onto branch above nest,another flying into nest,then one fledgling flying away & another flying around 2 circles then flying away in same direction; 40m later fledgling standing tall in nest. 7/16 early am - he standing on tree left to rest tree most of time,after chasing intruder couple away he back same tree, rest of time he standing on rest tree;she very late flying in nest ,one fledgling flying circles then landing on tree behind court,another standing on nearby tree,both fledglings flying into nest stay with her for while,after she left both still there 7/15 early am - both fledglings standing on different branches of rest tree with soft chirping,30m later one still there another standing on nearby tree 7/14 early am - both fledglings very active: both standing on different branches of rest tree,then one following another flying around then in nest, then flying around again then flying together then up down then landing on same branch of nearby tree,standing side by side for long time, both parents late:she soft chirping in nest then on tree across ct9 from nest flying away then back same tree; he making stick delivery 3 times & high chirping once; at end all left. 7/13 early am - he standing on rest tree most of time, toward end left, she standing on branch above nest for long time then in nest then left; one fledgling standing on nearby tree, another fledgling standing in nest for while then one fledgling flying around another fledgling following then both landing on different branches above nest beside her; he high chirping while intruder passing others soft chirping occasionally. at end all left. 7/12 early am - one fledgling standing on rest tree then flying on faraway tree with loud unique chirping for 15m then on non-pine tree behind court9 then back in nest & soft chirping constantly then left then back in nest to end, another fledgling standing in nest for 1.5h then standing on nearby tree to end; parents no show 7/11 early am - he standing on rest tree for long time then chasing 2 crows away from same tree,10m later 3 crows flying back to chase him away(what a revenge),20m later he back on rest tree again & stay there quietly to end even when crow standing above it; one fledgling standing on same branch of nearby tree entire time with very little chirping, another fledgling standing on branch above nest then in nest with constantly soft chirping,then standing on faraway tree,then flying onto nearby tree,both fledglings standing side by side on same branch of nearby tree for long time,then one flying on different branch above; she late flying in nest & soft chirping constantly while he on rest tree.
July 17	7019	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2
Note:	Linda O reports:I visited Osprey Nest #7019 today at about 1:45 to 2:15, boy it was hot, but I remembered that this was the timing that I got to see some action last week. Apparently, it was a good time. When I got there, the nest appeared empty, but before I could get out of the car and set up, one flew into the nest, see picture. I did have a very bad picture of it flying in and it appeared to be bringing in a stick to shore something up in the nest. NOTE: We will assume that this was the two young fledglings and one adult.
July 17	7019	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2
Note:	Linda O also reported on a second and third osprey: A second one was hanging out on the lower level of the cell tower,(see image). A third osprey was flying all around, but it never got low enough for me to get a picture. At one point the one hanging out on the lower level left and was flying around with the one that never did land anywhere. So, it appears that all have fledged but are still hanging around the nest. NOTE: This is additional info with the above report that was entered separately to include the image.
July 18	7632	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Jack C reports: 7632 Juvenile sitting on side of nest vocalizing. Adult male perched on branch across the pond vocalizing. On my approach juvenile flew up and made about 3 circles around tree squawking then landed on branch above nest. NOTE: This confirms fledging. It probably happened between the last two observations. We will list fledging as July 13 as our best guess.
July 18	11231	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: 11231 No osprey activity on or near nest.
July 18	9045	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Kathryn B reports: Today I stayed for one hour and 20 minutes to make sure there was only one fledgling. I saw one male juvenile in the nest when I arrived and shortly thereafter he flew away with a fish. He then landed on a nearby branch and proceeded to eat the fish. There was also one female adult on a branch in the area who stayed the whole time. I also saw an adult male on another branch in the area who was there for the last 30-40 minutes.
July 18	7293	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Sue F subbing for Mary K reports for 7/14-7/18: Nest 7293 (Public Service Building/Palmetto Electric Cooperative) 7/14 1st visit: reported in my last email 2nd visit; 2nd visit: One osprey in the nest 7/15 1st visit: One osprey in the nest. 2nd visit: Osprey on the tower below the nest. Appeared to be an adult. One osprey in the nest which as I watched moved to the edge of the nest. Flexed its wings a bit. It then flew off the nest in a downward direction which I could not follow. I believe it was a juvenile. The other osprey stayed where it was on the tower. 7/17 1st visit: 1 osprey on the nest. 1 osprey standing next to the nest. The first one flew off in a downward direction. 2nd visit: 1 osprey standing next to the nest. 7/18 Visited the nest 2 times and saw no ospreys. NOTE: Based on this update, this is additional confirmation of fledging reported earlier.
July 18	12716	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jack C reports: 12716 No osprey activity on or near nest but lots of vocalizing over nearby Lake Mary. NOTE: Since we have confirmation of one nestling, it is probable that he has fledged and was not at/around the nest when observed this time. May have been one heard nearby. We will list fledging as sometime between the last two observations....probably closer to the previous one. We will list fledging as 7/12 as a guess.
July 18	7016	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	1
Note:	Sue F subbing for Mary K reports: Nest 7016 (Power Alley/PSD Building) 7/15 2 visits: Saw no ospreys 7/17 1st visit: Saw no ospreys 2nd visit: Juvenile osprey in the nest! Making a lot of noise. Apparently wanting its parents. 7/18 Visited the nest 2 times and saw no ospreys.
July 18	9089	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2
Note:	Jean F reports; 1st chick fledged 7/4 (approximately) 2nd chick fledged 7/14 (or perhaps a few days earlier)
July 19	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: Nest 9196 (Bridge) No new observations
July 20	9434	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1	young standing
Note:	Sandy P reports: Monday 7/20- 8:30 am. 2 adult ospreys flying around the area. One Osprey in the nest. Head up and then disappeared in the nest. Ellen said there is a lot of activity in the morning and evening. I will go back in the evening.
July 20	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	1
Note:	Christine B subbing for Kathy A reports: Nest# 7858 July 20,2026 I arrived this morning and there was no activity observed in the nest. I decided to sit and enjoy the view and about 15 minutes later I heard an Osprey chirping behind me in the tall pine trees. A few minutes passed and he took off soaring in the opposite direction and soon was out of sight. I hung around for a while longer but he did not return. NOTE: We assume this was the juvenile who fledged in late June.
July 20	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	1
Note:	Sue F reports: Nest 9196 7/20 One osprey on the nest. I could not tell if it was a juvenile or an adult. NOTE: Recorded as Juvenile, but it MIGHT be an adult.
July 20	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2	young standing
Note:	Christine B reports: This morning I observed one fledgling perched above the nest and one chick in the nest perched up right again looking all around chirping. I waited around hoping the nestling would show some interest in fledging like wing flapping but he did not .
July 20	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Susan F subbing for Wendy reports: Nest 2583 7/20 No ospreys
July 20	12785	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	1
Note:	Sandy P reports: Fledgling looking out and chirping a little. No adults seen.
July 22	9045	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	1
Note:	Kathryn B reports: I saw one fledgling sitting on a branch adjacent to the nest. No other Osprey were seen in the area. NOTE: Although only one fledgling at a time has been seen, we have photos confirming two. Once they fledge, they continue to return to the nest for several weeks. We are not concerned that the monitor is only seeing one fledling at a time.
July 22	7293	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	Y
Note:	Mary K reports: 7/21 one osprey perched above nest 7/22 no activity was observed NOTE: We assume this was a juvenile.
July 22	7016	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Mary K reports: 7/21 no activity was observed 7/22 no activity was observed
July 22	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2
Note:	Sheila B reports: Time 1:35 PM: Both nestlings are in the nest and Sammie is in the Goodwill pine tree. One nestling calling frequently and looking toward Sammie. I went to confirm that it was Sammie in the pine and when I looked back at the nest the calling nestling was gone. The second nestling was doing big wingers and hovered briefly over the nest. Nestling one returned soon after making a nice, controlled landing. The newly returned nestling began calling and looking around. A red-shouldered hawk was seen flying nearby and both of the nestlings were looking toward it. After brief observation of the hawk, I looked back at the nest noting the fledged nestling had left the nest again. All was quiet with Sammie still in pine and second nestling was in the nest preening. The fledged chick had not returned by the time I left. Sam was not seen during my visit.
July 23	2520	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	1
Note:	Mary Alice T reports: Nick and Nora are doing great and taking good care of their nestling who is growing by leaps and bounds! Significant for this nest is the lateness of their incubation and that this is the first time in several years that they have only had one chick—maybe 4 years. Because they were so late, I think this nestling will be around until mid-August or later. NOTE: Vandermeer Tennis, in Shipyard, where this nest is located has notifiied me that they will have to take this pole down as it is rotten and has become dangerous. I spoke with Joanne V and we talked to the manager of the tennis courts and the owner may be willing to erect another pole nearby for these two mates. I am hoping that will happen and believe that it is more than probable.
July 23	9059	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Mary Alice T reports: Stopped by and did not see either Osprey, Lovey (female) or Thurston (male). Also, did not hear in Osprey in the area. My recommendation would be to close this nest as inactive NOTE: this nest will be closed as of 7-23-26
July 24	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	young standing
Note:	Jin and Larry report for the week of July 18-24: Nest 8691 (1st day:1/17,1/22 Incubation:3/20 baby:revised 5/6, 2 fledgling:7/4, 2) 7/24 early am - both fledglings flying around,then flying into nest for long time,later both flying onto nearby tree & standing on same branch for while then left. he no show. 7/23 early am - both fledglings flying around / chasing each other for while,then flying into nest with soft chirping while he standing on rest tree for long time,later both flying onto nearby tree & standing on different branches & soft chirping constantly till he left, later intruder couple passing by,in no time he flying back with high chirping to chase them away then standing on rest tree, both fledglings flying into nest with loud chirping till he left again, at end one fledgling flying away another staying in nest 7/22 early am - one fledgling standing on side branch of nest,20m later flying out / in nest,another fledgling flying on branch above nest,both soft chirping while he flying on rest tree for long time,after he left,one fledgling flying on nearby tree then rest tree then left another standing in nest to end 7/21 early am - one fledgling standing on rest tree,then following another fledgling flying around / chasing each other for while,then flying away, later he flying with fish & soft chirping,one fledgling flying into nest with soft chirping right before him,eating/soft chirping in nest after he flying away, a few min later another fledgling flying into nest with soft chirping,10m later one fledgling flying out with fish another following with soft chirping,then both back with empty feet, one landing on rest tree another on branch above nest with soft chirping constantly for long time then both left. 7/20 early am - he standing on rest tree,both fledglings flying around / chasing each other for while,then flying away, later he flying into nest with stick & both fledglings flying back with soft chirping then landing on branch above nest & constantly soft chirping,then one fledgling flying on nearby tree for long time over 1h then left, another flying away also. 7/19 early am - she standing on rest tree almost entire time over 2.5h only flying in nest for 5m then back (her last day?) while he flying into nest with fish,1 fledgling following him in nest,after eating 10m 1 fledgling flying onto rest tree & eating on branch below her,20m later another fledgling flying into nest with soft chirping then left,he flying on rest tree standing on different side of her for long time,1 fledgling flying with fish onto nearby tree & eating fish for long time, then standing on same branch with her to end. 7/18 early am - he standing on rest tree for 40m then left, one fledgling standing on nearby tree for long time over 1h then left, another fledgling flying around with soft chirping for short time then making 180 degree turn (pretty cool) then flying away.
July 24	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2	young standing
Note:	Jin and Larry F report for the week of July 18-24: Nest 7442 (1st day:2/12, incubation:3/17 baby:4/26, 2 fledgling:6/21, 2) 7/24 dawn - fledgling standing on rest tree 7/23 bypass 4 times - nothing to see/hear 7/22 mid am - fledgling standing on rest tree 7/21 mid am - fledgling standing on rest tree 7/20 early am - both fledglings standing on different branches of rest tree mid am - fledgling standing on rest tree twice 7/19 dawn,mid pm - fledgling standing on rest tree twice mid am - both fledglings standing on different branches of rest tree 7/18 early am - fledgling standing on rest tree
July 24	11221	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Paul P reports: I have only seen all 3 of the osprey together in the same area once in the last 2 weeks. The fledgeling appears to venturing further and further from the nest each day. I will report when I have no long seen the fledgeling near the nest for a couple of days. Right now I haven't seen it in about 3 days but I could have just missed it in the times I have been observing the nest.
July 24	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2
Note:	Jin and Larry F report for the week of July 18-24: Nest 7864 (1st day:1/22 Incubation:3/22 baby:5/1, 2 fledgling:6/25,2) 7/24 early am - fledgling standing on edge of nest 7/23 mid am - fledgling standing on edge of nest 7/22 mid am - one fledgling standing on branch above nest another fledgling standing in nest early pm - one fledgling standing in nest 7/21 late am - fledgling standing on edge of nest 7/20 dawn - fledgling standing on branch below nest 7/19 mid,late am - fledgling standing on branch above nest 2 times early pm - fledgling standing on edge of nest 7/18 mid am,early pm - fledgling standing on branch above nest twice
July 24	2515	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2	young standing
Note:	Joanne V reports: Both of the fledglings were in the nest when I arrived. Sam was looking at his youngsters from a nearby tree and Sammie was perched on a different nearby tree. One of the fledglings appeared to be eating for part of the time (perhaps a fish had been delivered). At some point thereafter, one of the fledglings left the nest while my back was turned and I did not see to where.
July 24	8739	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Steve J reports: Nest 8739 …..visited the nest yesterday.I did not see any activity but I am still confident it was a successful nest with 1 offspring
July 25	8034	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Jin and Larry F report for the week of July 19-24: Nest 8034 (1st day: 3/1,3/3 Incubation:3/25 baby:5/4, 2 fledgling:6/22, 2 Last day:7/24) 7/24,23,22,21 mid am - nothing to see/hear (they're gone) 7/20 mid am - fledgling constantly soft chirping on rest tree 7/19 mid am - fledgling standing on nearby tree 7/18 mid am - fledgling standing on nearby tree then flying away NOTE: The nest is empty as of 7/24: 4 days with none at/around the nest
July 25	7019	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Linda O. reports: This is my follow up report on Nest #7019, my last for July. I went by via Fish Haul Road today at 11am. The nest was empty and I did not see any Osprey in the area. I did see a crow in the nest, checking it out. I have seen this before with other nests. I stayed for about a half hour, and unfortunately no Osprey to be seen.
July 25	2513	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	Joanne V reports: This nest has only recently been observed (last time was in 2021). The monitor of a nearby nest noticed activity around this nest. Mary K and I observed the nest this morning. There was one osprey in the nest which looked to be an adult. A closer look later in the morning revealed 2 ospreys (presumably adults) were in the nest. One flew away and shortly thereafter, the other flew away as well. It is not known if this nest was productive this year or if it was just visited by a pair. There are 4 other osprey nests in close vicinity of this nest. Until this nest is monitored on a consistent basis next season, it cannot be determined if the pair seen today were from this nest or another.
July 25	2513	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	N
Note:	This photo shows the view of the tower through the fence
July 25	7293	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Updated distance view of 7293 as a location aid.
July 25	7147	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Steve J reports: Nest 7147…..I also visited that nest, As always a beautiful nest but unsuccessful. You have previously closed that one out for the year. Note: This is confirmation.
July 26	9248	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	N
Note:	Diane H reports: 7/19: No bird activity at or around the nest observed. 7/26: No activity observed at the nest, but a full grown osprey was resting/pruning on a nearby lightpost. No other birds spotted.
July 26	9434	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Sandy P reports: Sunday 7/26. 5 pm . Nest was quiet when I was there but Ellen reports the fledgling on a branch of the tree with Both adult ospreys flying around. I will continue to check..
July 26	12785	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	1
Note:	Sandy P reports: Saturday 7/26- 7 pm. Fledgling looking out of the nest and then went down into the nest. No other activity around the nest.
July 27	9089	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2
Note:	Jean F reports: My two chicks have fledged, however they are still hanging out in the tree (near the nest) or nearby branches. I hear lots of chattering during the day. I'll keep walking by every few days to see when they officially depart.
July 28	8889	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	1
Note:	Gayle K reports: I have been watching Sharks & Sandy teaching their offspring to hunt. They are so much fun. Check out this video I got on 7/19 with all three of them and a still shot I got on 7/8. They have been very active every time that I have been by there in the last 2 weeks. NOTE: 7/28 will be posted as date of first fledge, but this is just an estimate based on the observation reports to date.
July 28	7442	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	1	young standing
Note:	Jin F reports: 7/31,30,29,26,25 bypass 4 times - nothing to see/hear 7/28 dawn - fledgling standing on rest tree 7/27 dawn, early am - fledgling standing on rest tree twice
July 28	8028	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2
Note:	Mary Ellen B reports: 8028 : two Osprey in the tree near the nest NOTE: We assume they are the juveniles who fledged but are still around the nest
July 28	12704	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Mary Ellen B reports: 12704: no Osprey
July 28	8030	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	2
Note:	Mark P reports: Our ospreys are still being spotted off and on. They spend a good amount of time in the trees nearby and occasionally return to the nest for a spell and are pretty vocal when they do.
July 28	7293	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Additional help for locating the nest: A Public Service employee provided a more precise location for this nest. It is at the top of a 911 tower. The map added shows the location of the nest in RED and a BLUE dot to show the location from which it is normally viewed.
July 28	2583	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Wendy D reports: July 28th. I did not see any Osprey. I won't stop going yet but I believe they are finished for another year.
July 28	7858	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Christine B subbing for Kathy A reports: I observed this nest this evening . The nest was empty . I sat on the bench and after a brief moment I heard an Osprey chirping briefly behind me in the tall pines. I tried to find him but no luck. I sat for a while but no other activity to report.
July 28	4074	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	1
Note:	Christine B reports: July 28, 2026 Nest #4074 I observed this nest this evening. The nest was empty . I waited for a while but I did not see or hear any Osprey in the area. I left out the Greenwood gate and I saw an Osprey on the left hand side of the gate entrance perched on a pine tree limb. I had a perfect view of him and I know he was a fledgling chick. I could identify him by is chest and wing feather markings. He was busy looking around and chirping. I am thinking he is my fledgling ?. NOTE: We will assume it is a fledging from this nest.
July 29	9196	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	N
Note:	Sue F reports: 7/28 - Passed by 1 time. No ospreys. 7/29 - Passed by 2 times. No ospreys. NOTE: Based on the previous and current observations, a fledge date of 7/28 will be posted.
July 30	6980	HHI Osprey Watch	2	N	2
Note:	Jeffrey M reports: Nest at 12 Grey Fox is well chicks (2) are out and season is coming to a close - female (Olive Oyl) will probably be leaving soon - see did last year. Male Popeyes still visible daily.
July 31	7864	HHI Osprey Watch	0	N	1	young standing
Note:	Jon F reports: 7/31 mid am,late am - fledgling standing on edge of nest twice 7/30 early am,mid am - fledgling standing on edge of nest twice 7/29 late am,early pm - fledgling standing on edge of nest twice 7/28 mid am - fledgling standing on branch above nest 7/27 mid pm - fledgling standing in nest 7/26 mid am - fledgling standing on branch above nest 7/25 mid am - fledgling standing on branch above nest
July 31	8691	HHI Osprey Watch	1	N	2
Note:	Jin F reports: 7/31 early am - he standing on rest tree, one fledgling standing on branch below & constantly soft chirping, then flying out/back on different side of rest tree with soft chirping constantly, then repeat this cycle 3 more times, after he left, one fledgling flying into nest another flying on branch above nest, toward end both left. 7/30 early am - both fledglings flying into nest,then one flying onto nearby tree,while intruder flying around both loud chirping till it flying away, later one following another flying onto rest tree,standing on different branches for long time then one flying in nest for while & another flying away,later both back in nest then on rest tree for 2nd time,toward end both left. he no show, 7/29 early am - he standing on rest tree & one fledgling flying on same branch with him & constantly soft chirping then flying around /down/up, then landing on different side of rest tree with soft chirping constantly,then flying away, after 1h standing on rest tree he left; toward end one fledgling flying into nest & another flying on branch above nest. 7/28 early am - one fledgling standing on rest tree for 20m with little soft chirping then flying away/no return; others no show. 7/27 early am - one fledgling standing in nest, another standing on rest tree then flying into nest,then flying out,later intruder flying around then flying over/attacking fledgling in nest,in no time one flying back & another in nest flying out,both chasing intruder away, later both left. 7/26 early am - one fledgling standing in nest, another standing on rest tree then flying into nest,both soft chirping in nest for long time then standing side by side for 10m,then one following another flying around / chasing each other for while,then flying onto rest tree & standing on different branches,later intruder couple flying around,both loud chirping & one flying into nest in no time,then intruder flying over/attacking fledgling in nest then flying away, later fledgling flying back on rest tree,both on same tree for long time then both left. he no show. 7/25 early am - he 20m late flying on rest tree & standing on same branch almost entire time, left toward end; both fledglings flying into nest as soon as seeing him & constantly soft chirping then both left.

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