Maps & Data
| ID | Nickname | Substrate | Coords | Last Watched | Status | City/County | State | Postal Code |
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Recently watched nests
Unwatched nests
2 Monitoring Group Affiliations
Activity log
| Date | Nest | Watcher | Adults | Eggs | Young | Observations | |
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| December 31 | 2509 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| December 31 | 11235 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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 | 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 | 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 | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | 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 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 3 | 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 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 | 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 | N | 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 this as the first observation of 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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. | ||||||
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