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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| January 8 | 9022 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sue A & Diane R both report that one osprey has returned to the nest. | ||||||
| January 13 | 6211 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: The nest is still in tact, but can use some sprucing up. No sign of this pair near the nest as yet. This pair did not begin nesting last year until early March. | ||||||
| January 15 | 5395 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: This nest is in tact, but could use some sprucing up. No sign yet of either of the pair returning to the nest. Last year it wasn’t until March, but some years it was February. | ||||||
| January 16 | 2521 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Lisa P reports no activity. | ||||||
| January 19 | 7763 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Marge I reported: Checked on it on 01/19 at 3 pm. Nest is intact but no birds or activity yet. My birds historically show up in March but I will check once a week. | ||||||
| January 20 | 2521 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Lisa P reports there is still no activity. NOTE: This pair returned in January last season, so there is some expectation that it will again be an early nesting pair. | ||||||
| January 24 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sandy P reports: initial check. No activity. | ||||||
| January 24 | 2518 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sandy P reports: initial check, no activity. | ||||||
| January 24 | 2514 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: This is my first year monitoring this nest. The previous monitor had done so for several years, but is now unable to participate in this program. This nest is fairly obstructed with trees at this time. There is a camera, however, and a blog which is maintained by Palmetto Electric where the nest is located on one of their signal towers. I will be relying on these for my reporting. Currently the camera shows the nest and no activity. It looks like it needs to be spruced up. | ||||||
| January 25 | 9196 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sue F: There is no nest on the platform currently. In December I could have sworn I saw a male Osprey hanging out twice but I haven't seen anything since and I usually pass that way a couple of times a week so I assume I was mistaken...or he came and left. | ||||||
| January 25 | 2521 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | No activity. | ||||||
| January 26 | 7016 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary Kelly reported: Nest 7016: observed on January 26, 2025 at 12:13 pm, the nest was intact. No ospreys were observed. | ||||||
| January 26 | 7293 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary Kelly reported: Nest 7293: observed on January 26, 2025 at 12:14 pm, the nest was intact. No ospreys were observed. | ||||||
| January 26 | 4074 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Christine B: January 26, 2025 nest# 4074 afternoon Nest#4074 is intact . I have checked on this nest twice in this past week and I have not seen any indication that the male Osprey is back yet | ||||||
| January 26 | 6981 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Christine B: January 26, 2026 nest# 6981 afternoon Nest # 6981 is intact but will need some sprucing up . I drive past this nest almost every day and there has been no activity. This couple are usually late arrivals. | ||||||
| January 26 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sandy P reports: I know the photo is not great but as you can see, we have an Osprey on the outside of the nest and he appeared to be eating a fish…. I think it was our male, Oscar, no striations on the chest. This is very early . I suppose it’s too late for the camera now…… NOTE: This nest's camera has not been operational since 2022 | ||||||
| January 27 | 2508 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Carol U reprots: Nest 2508 1/27/25. 12:30pm. Initial observation for 2025. The nest is empty. Nest is intact but will need some sprucing up when the birds return. Note: the weather has been extremely cold and approximately 3 inches of snow for the past 6 days. | ||||||
| January 27 | 9137 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Carol U reprots: Nest 9137 1/27/25 1pm Initial observation for 2025. The nest is empty but intact. The nest will need some rebuilding when the birds return. Weather may be delaying their return as it’s been freezing and snow on the ground for the past 6 days. | ||||||
| January 27 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| January 28 | 7229 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | John G: Last Tuesday there was nothing going on at nest 7229. According to Bob Clemens, the nest has been empty the last two years. Because I get out to golf a couple of times a week (generally Tuesday and Thursday), I'll be able to see if anything changes. | ||||||
| January 28 | 7019 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Alan B: This nest was completely gone when I went over to look for it this morning. I’ll check in on it periodically to see when/if the birds return if they’re going to rebuild it. | ||||||
| January 28 | 4668 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Marie M reports: I was at the museum this afternoon. No sign of ospreys. 3 American crows were sitting on the platform. | ||||||
| January 28 | 6211 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: Although no ospreys were observed in the nest or on any branch of the nesting tree, a female osprey was seen flying around the nearby pond. Obviously, there’s no way to determine if that was Lucy or one of the ospreys from nearby nests (there are 4 in close proximity to each other). It is still early for this pair to mate. | ||||||
| January 29 | 8028 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary Ellen B: We observed two ospreys in the tree with the nest (8028) on Wednesday, January 29th. | ||||||
| January 29 | 9248 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Diane H: January 29, 10:00 am to 10:10 am. Still no osprey sighting. No nest-building activity noted since last season, although a large portion of the bottom appears intact. | ||||||
| January 30 | 8034 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| January 30 | 2521 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Lisa P reports: Still waiting for occupants to return. | ||||||
| January 31 | 9059 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | MAT reports no activity is observed at this time | ||||||
| January 31 | 2520 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | MAT reports no activity observed yet. | ||||||
| January 31 | 2512 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Robin S reports: No activity during a 15 minute observation | ||||||
| January 31 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: First nest check – No osprey activity. Nest is completely gone from last year and will need to be completely rebuilt. | ||||||
| February 1 | 2549 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Karen R reports: No activity. The nest is spread out several feet over the signage so hopefully an osprey or two will redo the nest. | ||||||
| February 1 | 9408 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| February 1 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sandra P reports: Stopped by nest today and Oscar sitting on edge of nest and then he flew to one of the poles. I think he’s waiting for Oprah. ❤️ | ||||||
| February 2 | 2521 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Lisa P reports: 12:00 noon, Feb 2….. one mate has arrived!! Sitting on tower arm beneath the nest, calling and calling. Can’t tell if it’s Mrs or Mr. NOTE: Joanne V checked the nest at 3:30 PM same day and took attached photo. Looks like this is the female osprey. | ||||||
| February 2 | 2512 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Robin S reports: still no activity | ||||||
| February 2 | 9711 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 1/30-2/1, 2/3-6 - nothing to see/hear 2/2 3:15pm - intruder high chirping on nest tree for long time while another flying in circles over lagoon nearby. | ||||||
| February 3 | 6211 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports no activity as yet | ||||||
| February 3 | 5395 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports there is still no activity as yet | ||||||
| February 3 | 2514 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: the camera remains operational and is easily viewed online. There has been no activity. The nest is still in need of significant nesting material. | ||||||
| February 3 | 9137 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Carol U reports: No activity as yet | ||||||
| February 3 | 2508 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Carol U reports: No activity as yet | ||||||
| February 4 | 8215 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy K: we have seen no Osprey near our nest. The nest is in good condition. | ||||||
| February 4 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: No visual or sound evidence of osprey in the area. The nest light fixture mains empty with no evidence of nest building activity | ||||||
| February 5 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sandra P reports : https://app.osprey-watch.org/nest/9022 | ||||||
| February 5 | 2518 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sandra P reports: Male Osprey in nest… I think the men are waiting for the ladies !! | ||||||
| February 5 | 4175 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sue F reports: no nest, no ospreys NOTE: nest may have been destroyed prior to the season due to weather events. It’s unclear if this pair will rebuild. | ||||||
| February 5 | 9022 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sue A reporting that the MRS. Arrived early last week! Happy to see her return and MR. has finally stopped calling for her. They (Duke & Daisy) are busy repairing their nest and making it know to the CROWS ?⬛ that they need to back off. Here’s hoping for a productive nest ? and little ones. | ||||||
| February 5 | 9196 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sue F reports: no nest, no ospreys NOTE: nest may have been destroyed prior to the season due to weather events. It’s unclear if this pair will rebuild. | ||||||
| February 5 | 8691 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 1/30,2/3,4,6 5:50-9:10am: nothing to see/hear 2/5 3:20pm - intruder standing on side branch of nest 2/2 5:50-9:10am: 7:15am - intruder/she(dark chest) flying over nest then standing on branch above nest for 5min 2/1 5:50-9:10am: 7:10-18am - 2 intruders flying around rest tree & nest tree many times,then flying around over tennis courts,then above us,then left. 1/31 5:50-9:10am: 7:15am - intruders flying around rest tree & nest tree twice with soft chirping then left NOTE: 40% of nest is gone (will require new nesting material) | ||||||
| February 6 | 7442 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 1/30-2/6 - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| February 6 | 8034 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 1/30-2/6 - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| February 6 | 7864 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: Nest 7864 (90% of nest is gone. First day: Feb 2) 2/6 9:40-10:08am - he standing on branch above nest quietly 2/5 2:30pm - he standing on branch above nest quietly 2/4 9:38-9:50am - he standing on branch above nest with loud chirping 2/3 9:45-10:05am,2:30pm - he standing on branch above nest quietly 1:25pm - he self-cleaning on branch above nest 2/2 1:30,3:00pm - he standing on branch above nest with high loud chirping constantly for long time (early surprise!) 1/30-2/1 - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| February 6 | 9623 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Linda S reports: Sorry to say no activity at tower where nest was last year. The old nest was gone, probably blew down in one of the storms. Will continue to check. | ||||||
| February 7 | 7019 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Alan B: it looks like it is being rebuilt! 2/7/25 | ||||||
| February 8 | 9117 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy A: I check nest 9117 everyday since it’s outside my window and haven’t seen any activity at all yet but that pair usually comes kind late - sometime in March. | ||||||
| February 8 | 7858 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy A: I’ve checked nest 7858 3 times and while no Osprey appear by or in the nest yet, two nights ago I heard an Osprey calling loudly and realized he (male) was in the tree right above my head! It may have been one of the 7858 Osprey since they often hang out in this particular tree during the nesting season when not on the nest - it’s diagonally across the lagoon from nest 7858. I’ll keep checking back as the pair is usually back mid February. And this photo may be the male from 7858 - he’s been hanging by our lagoon frequently and often fishes here- but there are so many Osprey in Sea Pines it’s difficult to know for sure if he’s from our nests | ||||||
| February 8 | 7016 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary K: Nest 7016: observed on February 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM. The nest remains intact. No ospreys were observed. | ||||||
| February 9 | 2674 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Peggy M: Nest 2674 has no activity but there is a nest there from last year I think… | ||||||
| February 9 | 6984 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Peggy M: Nest 6984 is has no nest and we saw no activity…. | ||||||
| February 9 | 8030 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mollie K: No activity. Barely any nest left. | ||||||
| February 9 | 7293 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary K: Nest 7293: observed on February 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM. The nest remains intact. No ospreys were observed. | ||||||
| February 10 | 9089 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jean F reports: So far no activity sighted near the next. Although there are increased sightings of osprey in the area no activity on or near this nest. | ||||||
| February 10 | 2549 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Karen R reports: no activity as yet | ||||||
| February 10 | 9408 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Karen R reports: no activity as yet. | ||||||
| February 10 | 8937 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Debbie B: Yeah!! 1 Osprey on the nest ? picking at it this morning at 9:30. | ||||||
| February 11 | 2521 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Osprey was observed bringing nesting material to the nest. | ||||||
| February 11 | 7229 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | John G: No activity observed today or last Tuesday. When I'm golfing, I have 4 to 5 minutes to observe. I'll try to get a few morning observations before the first wave of players get to #7. | ||||||
| February 12 | 9270 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mollie K: No activity. Nest in good condition. | ||||||
| February 12 | 8889 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mollie K: No activity. Nest looks good. | ||||||
| February 13 | 7842 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Carol M reports: been watching and no nest yet . It blew down during Helena in the fall and I have not seen any osprey yet. I hope they come back! | ||||||
| February 13 | 9711 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: our birdy not back yet 2/7-13 - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| February 13 | 7442 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: (our birdy not back yet) 2/7-13 - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| February 13 | 7864 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: (90% of nest is gone) 2/13 9:45am - he standing on branch above nest for 5min then left 2/8-12 - nothing to see/hear 2/7 9:45-10:15am - he eating on branch above nest for 25min then high chirping with open wings while intruder flying around/touching the branch below | ||||||
| February 13 | 8034 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: (our birdy not back yet) 2/7-10,12,13- nothing to see/hear 2/11 5:05pm - intruder flying onto tree next to nest tree then flying onto tree across lagoon, then flying away | ||||||
| February 13 | 8691 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: (40% of nest is gone, our birdies are back,1st day is Feb 10) 2/13 5:45-9:05am: 7:10-8:15am - one flying on branch above nest chased by 2 crows, stay on 10m then left,40m later one flying on top branch of rest tree stay on for 20m then left 2/8,9,12 5:45-9:05am: nothing to see/hear 2/11 5:45-9:05am: 7:38-8:25am - our couple with loud chirping flying around/chasing 3 intruders(1 left very quickly),after many circles between nest tree & rest tree with loud chirping, intruders flying away, our couple flying with chirping nearby, then back /standing tall in nest/looking around/very alert, one high chirping occasionally, another flying around a few times;30m later, intruder couple flying back, our couple flying out after them, after intruder landing on rest tree our couple spreading wings with loud chirping on rest tree in no time, then intruder flying into nest, our couple flying right after it, one of them tapping its head, intruder couple flying away following by our couple, no return 2/10 5:45-9:05am: 7:30am - our couple flying into nest without chirping with 5min gap, both standing on edge of nest quietly for 20min,then left together. 2/7 5:50-9:10am: 7:15-25am - intruder standing on branch of rest tree, then high chirping while other intruder couple flying around, then left. | ||||||
| February 14 | 2512 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Robin S reports: No evidence of return yet. | ||||||
| February 14 | 9065 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Robin S reports: I went by the nest today and did not see the dead tree any longer. There is another smaller dead tree next to where the other tree was so we will watch and see if the ospreys use it…doubtful as it is much smaller. Robin | ||||||
| February 14 | 5395 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: no activity yet, although many osprey are flying about (4 nests in the area, so unclear which nests these osprey use). It was observed that one of the branches on which PO typically likes to sit has been broken off. But I’m sure he’ll find another. | ||||||
| February 14 | 6211 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: no activity yet | ||||||
| February 14 | 9022 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sue A reports: Osprey nest 9022 is very busily repairing their nest. Lots of chatter about which stick goes where! | ||||||
| February 14 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sandra P reports: Oprah and Oscar are back in the nest together today. They are getting use to each other and attempting to mate. The camera is now operational. This is exciting to be watching them again. They are excellent parents. | ||||||
| February 14 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reprots: The nest light fixture still has no evidence of nest building. However, when I arrived there was an osprey standing on a neighboring light fixture eating a fish. The osprey was observed from 3:40 – 4:08 PM. I was able to see chest markings and there were only had a few dark feathers in the center of its chest so I concluded it was a male. He appeared to be healthy (good appetite, fluid movements and tidy plumage). He actively looked around the area while he was eating. Since he was not seen in the nesting light fixture, I am not sure if it is from this nest or one of the other osprey nests in this area. | ||||||
| February 15 | 2583 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Wendy D: As usual Larissa in nest 2583 has not returned yet. She and her partner never return before March, and usually not until mid march. | ||||||
| February 15 | 9434 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Ellen S: No activity yet. | ||||||
| February 15 | 7632 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | John C: 7632: nest is still there but looks likeit may have been damaged this winter. No Osprey at nest but one perched in tree 25 yards away. | ||||||
| February 15 | 7142 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | John C: 7142: Nest in good condition. No osprey activity nearby. | ||||||
| February 15 | 7143 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | John C: 7143: the tree this nest was in fell down last year and there was no nest rebuilt nearby. | ||||||
| February 15 | 7757 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | John C: 7757: Nest intact. No osprey activity nearby | ||||||
| February 16 | 4074 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Christine B: Feb.16, 2025 Nest# 4074 I have observed this nest twice this past week and I have not seen any activity yet | ||||||
| February 16 | 6981 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Christine B: Feb. 16, 2025 Nest#6981 I have observed this nest today and several other days this week and I have not seen any activity yet. | ||||||
| February 16 | 7763 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Marge I: 02/16 2025. I have been checking the nest weekly. It is still intact. Has not been added to. So far no birds have been in the nest or flying around. I will report once a week from now on. | ||||||
| February 16 | 2550 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Wendy D: As last year, the highschool is still under heavy construction. Constance did not return last year, and as we discussed, it was likely due to the construction activity, lights, noise, and heavy equipment. She always came in February in previous years and sadly there is no sign of her again this year. I hope we see her return, but I believe it is doubtful. | ||||||
| February 16 | 7016 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary K: Nest 7016: observed on February 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM. The nest remains intact. No ospreys were observed. | ||||||
| February 16 | 9408 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Karen R reports: was parked across the street from one of my nests … low and behold one osprey flew and landed on the right hand side (see photo) a minute later another osprey flew to the left hand side but did not stay very long … neither one had any nest material… that’s all she wrote on Feb 16th at 11:30 am! Karen | ||||||
| February 16 | 7293 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary K: Nest 7293: observed on February 16, 2025 at 11:42 AM. The nest remains intact. No ospreys were observed. | ||||||
| February 16 | 9045 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy B: Just wanted to report that I have seen no Osprey yet at my location in Hampton Lake. | ||||||
| February 16 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sandra P reports: Sunday 2/16. 2:30pm. Oscar mating with Oprah. I’ve seen two other matings. | ||||||
| February 17 | 2518 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sandra P reports: Monday, Feb 17-11 AM- Osprey flying above the nest. Nest is empty | ||||||
| February 18 | 4668 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Marie M reports: no activity | ||||||
| February 18 | 9196 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sue F reports: checked on the following dates and no nest is visible and no ospreys. 2/15, 2/17, 2/18, | ||||||
| February 18 | 4175 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sue F reports: checked on the following dates and there is no nest visible and no ospreys. 2/15, 2/17, 2/18 | ||||||
| February 20 | 9711 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jinn F reports: nothing to see or hear | ||||||
| February 20 | 7442 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jinn F reports: 2/19 7:10-8:45am - he standing on branch above nest with high chirping occasionally 2:45pm - he eating on rest tree 2/18 7:20,10:20am,5:30pm - he standing on branch above nest 11:15am - he standing on rest tree (across path from nest tree) 11:30am - he high chirping on nest tree 1:20pm - he standing in nest 2/17 1:20,4:00pm - he standing on branch above nest 2/16 3:43pm - he standing on branch above nest 2/14,15,20 - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| February 20 | 8034 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jinn F reports: our birdy not back yet) 2/19 4:45-50pm - intruder flying around nest tree / lagoon / over us 2/14-18,20- nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| February 20 | 7864 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jinn F reports: 90% of nest is gone) 2/19 8:15-30am - he standing on branch above nest,15m later standing on edge of nest 2/15 10:35-45am - one standing on branch above nest quietly 2/14,16,17,18,20 - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| February 20 | 8691 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jinn F reports: 8691 (40% of nest is gone) 2/20 5:50-9:10am: 7am - our couple with high chirping flying around/chasing intruder couple away. 2/18,19 - nothing to see/hear 2/17 5:45-9:05am: 7am - intruder(dark chest) flying on branch above nest,stayed 1h10m then left. 2/16 5:45-9:05am: 7:12am - two flying around above us with a little chirping then left,30m later both back flying around between nest tree & rest tree then left 2/15 5:45-9:05am: 7:10am - one flying over nest tree,1.5h later flying back/ circling once,then left again. 2/14 5:45-9:05am: 7am - our couple with a little chirping flying around between nest tree & rest tree,also over us,then left. | ||||||
| February 20 | 8937 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Debbie B: Still only one Osprey but the remodeling process of the nest is in full swing. Even in the cold weather. | ||||||
| February 20 | 7147 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Carol B: Nest 7147, checked 3 times today and no sign of osprey..yet! | ||||||
| February 20 | 2518 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sandra P reports: one Osprey in nest | ||||||
| February 20 | 2521 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Lisa P reports: One bird hanging out in the nest. Can’t tell if it’s Mrs or Mr. Moving around quite a bit, so probably not sitting on eggs. Second bird just joined the nest. | ||||||
| February 21 | 2508 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Carol U reports: dates that I checked the nest and there was no activity—I can list them: 2/3; 2/6; 2/10; 2/13/; 2/15 2/17/25 10:15. One bird on the nest. Nest does have additional sticks and moss. 2/21/25 10:30. Both birds on the nest. Photos below. There has been no birds seen on nest or in trees on: 2/23 1:00 ; 2/27 12:30; 3/1 9:00 I’m not sure if the birds are still here and I’m just not timing my visits at the right time or if they have moved on. I’ll continue to check frequently for activity. | ||||||
| February 21 | 8937 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Debbie B: Finally have a blue sky. I don’t see a necklace. We think we see Davis every year, sitting watching, and waiting patiently. | ||||||
| February 22 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sandra P reports: Saturday 2/22 9:30 am. Oscar brought large fish to Oprah who took it and flew away. Oscar tidied up the nest and left. (PD Camera observations) | ||||||
| February 22 | 7229 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | John G: No activity either Tuesday or Thursday mornings. | ||||||
| February 22 | 4668 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Marie M reports: No activity | ||||||
| February 23 | 7763 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Marge I: No change yet. Nest looks the same. No birds yet. We observed it today 02/23 at 4pm. | ||||||
| February 23 | 9022 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sue A reports: The nest has been repaired to Duke and Daisy’s satisfaction and mating has begun! | ||||||
| February 23 | 7858 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy A: Good news -one osprey has returned to nest 7858 - he was sitting right by the nest yesterday and today but so far no sign of the mate. Hopefully she is on the way back! I'm not 100% certain if this is mom or dad - this osprey has some brown spots on its chest but not very distinctive- and I remember the mom's necklace was darker and more prominent. Attached is a photo. | ||||||
| February 23 | 9117 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy A: No activity yet | ||||||
| February 23 | 7016 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary K: Nest 7016: observed on February 23, 2025 at 11:47 AM. The nest remains intact. No ospreys were observed. | ||||||
| February 23 | 7293 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary K: Nest 7293: observed on February 23, 2025 at 11:40 AM. The nest remains intact. No ospreys were observed. | ||||||
| February 23 | 5395 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | MAT reports: No activity | ||||||
| February 23 | 6211 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | MAT reports: no activity | ||||||
| February 23 | 2520 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | MAT reports: no activity | ||||||
| February 23 | 9059 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | MAT reports: no activity | ||||||
| February 24 | 9434 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Ellen S: Male sighting during this week | ||||||
| February 24 | 9270 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mollie K: Still no activity. | ||||||
| February 24 | 6980 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jeff M reports: Popeye (male) is back waiting for Olive Oyl (female) who is due any time now- usually here by early March. | ||||||
| February 24 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: I have two new observations for nest #2515. It would appear our male has returned but still not conclusive since no female or nest building...yet! | ||||||
| February 24 | 8889 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mollie K: No activity yet. | ||||||
| February 24 | 11221 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Paul P reports he first saw the pair about 2/24/25, but at the time, he was not yet a monitor for osprey-watch. | ||||||
| February 25 | 2549 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Karen R reports: no nest activity | ||||||
| February 25 | 9408 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Karen R reports: no nest activity | ||||||
| February 25 | 2514 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: Today about 3:30 PM, I took a cruise by the Sam’s nest site - nothing going on there. However, I did notice one Osprey on the Palmetto Electric signal tower. When I checked their camera, I could identify the Osprey as a female. The remains of last year’s nest was only some scattered sticks so lots of work to do there. About 5:45 PM I checked the camera again and two Osprey were on the platform. They were just standing and looking around but having no interaction. I could not identify the sex of either bird. I have attached a screenshot of the nest from 5:52 PM (the nest camera is incorrect). | ||||||
| February 25 | 4175 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sue F reports:No nest and no ospreys 2/9 9:36 am 2/15 5:31 pm 2/17 12:25 pm 2/17 6:11 pm 2/18 9:06 am 2/18 11:41 pm 2/25 9:15 am 2/25 11:48 am 2/25 2:59 pm 2/25. 4:17 pm - No nest, male osprey on transmission tower where the nest is. He has a lot of work to do to make a nest. No nest and no ospreys 3/4 9:10 am 3/4 12:26 pm NOTE: This nest is tough to observe because one cannot stop to view it (it's on a highway bridge). I have marked 2/25 as the return of one osprey - Joanne V | ||||||
| February 25 | 8034 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: (it's back, 1st day is Feb 25) 2/27 4:35-45pm - she standing on tree 100ft away from nest,a few min later he flying into nest with high chirping while intruder flying nearby,both high chirping till intruder gone 2/26 4:45-55pm - one standing on tree 100ft away from nest 2/25 4:45-55pm - one standing on branch above nest 2/21-24 - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| February 26 | 8691 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: (40% of nest is gone) 2/26 5:50-9:10am - at 8:05am both flying back,she landing in nest while he flying very high in one place with high pitched chirping for 5m,then both left; at 8:45am one flying back to chase intruder off rest tree,then he back in nest then chasing intruder couple around,as soon as intruder couple landing in nest,he flying over head to scare them away,then he left also no return, 2/25 5:50-9:10am - one flying bypass nest tree with a little chirping & later did it again; at end (9am) both flying around then landing in nest for 5m then left together. 2/24 5:50-9:10am - at 7:12am our couple chasing intruder away,then one standing on rest tree while another flying around,10m later they switch position for a few min then left;1h20m later one flying back / circling around nest tree with a little chirping then left,no return 2/20 5:50-9:10am - at 7am our couple with high chirping flying around/chasing intruder couple away, no return. 2/21-23,27 - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| February 26 | 2518 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sandra P reports: 2/26. 5 pm. With binoculars. Appears to be 2 ospreys in the nest. I tried different areas to get a good look. The best one is across the road where Nectar Fresh is. You can see the front of the nest and there looked like both were in nest. | ||||||
| February 27 | 7442 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reprots: 2/27 9:20am,10:25-42am - one standing on branch above nest 10:50am - she high chirping in nest,he high chirping on tree across street while intruder flying nearby 4:00pm - one flying around then landing in nest then flying out 2/26 10:50am - one standing on branch above nest with soft chirping 1:35pm - one flying with big fish / landing on rest tree with a little chirping 2/24 9:30,10:10-30am,1:30pm - he standing on branch above nest 2/23 9:30am - he standing on branch above nest 2/21,22,25 - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| February 27 | 7864 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: (90% of nest is gone) 2/27 9:45,10:45am - he standing on branch above nest 5:38pm - she standing with soft chirping on branch above nest 2/24 1:40,2:50pm - he standing on branch above nest 2/21 3:25pm - he standing on branch above nest 2/22,23,25-26 - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| February 27 | 6211 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: visited this nest today and initially thought (from a distance) that one of the pair might be on a branch in the nesting tree. As I came closer, I realized it was an eagle. The eagle hung out for about 30 minutes and then flew away. I checked back 5 hours later and watched as the eagle flew back onto one of the branches. He only stayed for about 15 minutes. Still no sign of either osprey pair, but it's early yet for this nest. The photo is of the eagle. | ||||||
| February 27 | 9711 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jinn F reports: 2/27 10:20am - one standing tall / high chirping in nest while intruder flying nearby 2/22 10:10am - one standing tall / high chirping in nest 2/21,23-26 - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| February 27 | 8030 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Heath B/Mollie K: Heath reported that he saw one osprey land on the nest, but didn't stay long. | ||||||
| February 28 | 2583 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Wendy D: Feb 23 and Feb 28. No osprey either time at either nest. | ||||||
| February 28 | 2550 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Wendy D: Feb 23 and Feb 28. No osprey either time at either nest. | ||||||
| February 28 | 9137 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Carol U reports: I’ve visited the nest on the following dates with no activity seen or heard on this nest. 2/6; 2/10; 2/13; 2/15; 2/17; 2/18; 2/21; 2/23 2/27/25 12:30. One bird on the nest for the first time. Photo below 2/28 10:00. Only one bird on the nest I’ll keep watching for the mate to return. I’ve located a place on the opposite side of the lagoon across from the nest to view the nest better. | ||||||
| February 28 | 8215 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy K: I saw an Osprey today, flying over our lagoon, looking for food. I’ve yet to see an Osprey on our nest or even in the tree. | ||||||
| February 28 | 8028 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary Ellen: Here is an updated picture of the ospreys and their nest (8028) at 10am today, 2-28-25 | ||||||
| February 28 | 4074 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Christine B: Feb,28,2025 Nest #4074 I am Happy to report that I observed Two Osprey perched on this nest this AM For the first time. | ||||||
| February 28 | 6981 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Christine B: Feb.28, 2025 Nest #6981 I am thrilled to report that I observed one Osprey perched on the warning light above the nest chirping. I hope to see the partner soon. They are always one step behind the pair at #4074, | ||||||
| February 28 | 2674 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Andrew and Peggy: Nest 2674 is still the same …The nest from last year still looks the same…no rebuilding is being done…no ospreys sighted… | ||||||
| February 28 | 6984 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Peggy and Andrew: The nest 6984 is completely gone from last year…no twigs or branches are up there….no sighting of any osprey | ||||||
| February 28 | 7142 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | John C: No osprey activity. | ||||||
| February 28 | 6980 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jeff M reports: Popeye and Olive oyl are now back together- she arrived yesterday-Olive in tree and Popeye on nest perch (photo); Olive below Popeye at nest | ||||||
| February 28 | 7757 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | John C: No osprey activity | ||||||
| February 28 | 7632 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | John C: 7632 no birds at nest but male osprey in tree across from the nest looking at it. | ||||||
| March 1 | 2583 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Wendy D: No osprey activity | ||||||
| March 1 | 2550 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Wendy D: No osprey activity | ||||||
| March 1 | 2514 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: Observation from the osprey webcam showed both ospreys in the "nest" this morning. The "nest" is mostly bare so they were standing on the grate. There is minimal nesting material left from last season. So far there is no indication they have attempted to bring in new material . | ||||||
| March 1 | 9248 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Diane H: March 1: 9:40 am to 9:55 am. Found MO sitting tall on the side of the nest. She eventually spread her wings from that position, and pulled them back in as I noticed PO flying in from the nearby trees. PO circled the nest and flew in close, then returned to the trees. MO then joined him, and I could see them flying together in the distance. | ||||||
| March 1 | 7763 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Marge I: Several confirmed that both adults are back in the tree with the nest. | ||||||
| March 1 | 7016 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary K: Nest 7016: observed on March 1, 2025 at 1:57 PM, 2:06 PM and 6:00 PM. The nest continues to remain intact. No ospreys were observed. | ||||||
| March 1 | 2521 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: While not the assigned monitor, I was by this nest with my camera this morning so took some pictures. When I arrived, both ospreys were in the nest. About 10 minutes later, dad (I presume) flew out of the nest and mom remained. It is not clear yet if they have mated and/or if eggs are incubating. | ||||||
| March 1 | 7293 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary K: Nest 7293: on March 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM, a bird with white head and brown body, was observed perched on the structure by the nest. It looked around for a few minutes then flew away. I returned at 6:00 PM and observed what appeared to be the same bird perched on the structure by the nest. The bird then flew to a nearby tree. Below are photos of what appears to be a bald eagle. | ||||||
| March 2 | 2653 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | James H: Nest 2653 - no activity but have seen osprey in the tree. | ||||||
| March 2 | 8813 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jim H: Nest 8813 - one osprey flew into the nest, a second osprey seen standing near the nest. Too high to actually see into the nest but this appears to be an active nesting. | ||||||
| March 2 | 7858 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy A: Still seeing only one Osprey at 7858 - I’ve seen him several times now either alone on the limb by the nest or in the nest - - and again today standing in the nest but no mate yet. Maybe the cold weather is slowing down her return? The pair is usually back together by middle to late February. | ||||||
| March 2 | 9117 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy A: Last week I saw one osprey on the limb by Nest 9117 however I have not seen anymore activity or osprey there | ||||||
| March 3 | 8889 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mollie K: Still no activity and some people staying said they have not seen an osprey. | ||||||
| March 3 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: When I arrived at the nesting site an osprey was already standing on the fixture. With closer inspection using binoculars, there was a definite necklace indicating it was female. She stood quietly on the nesting platform looking around the area. About 3:40 she made a few soft chirps and another osprey (I believe a male – no visible chest markings) flew down to the platform, briefly touched down then took off. While the second osprey flew in and exited, the female was flapping her wings while remaining in a standing position. When the 2nd osprey flew off, it flew in a spiral pattering gaining height. There was 3rd osprey in the sky as well but there was no interaction between it and the other two osprey. When I left at 4:30, the female was still standing on the nest platform. No visible nesting material was seen. | ||||||
| March 4 | 2514 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: observation via the webcam shows 2 adult ospreys on the nest structure. There remains little nesting material on the grate of the signal tower. | ||||||
| March 4 | 7147 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Carol B: Haven"t seen the osprey at nest 7147 yet | ||||||
| March 4 | 9117 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy A: Early this morning I saw one Osprey standing in Nest 9117 - he flew back and forth several times and brought a couple of sticks and arranged them in the nest - but I haven't seen the mate or him anymore since this morning. | ||||||
| March 4 | 7019 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Alan B: The female osprey is continuing to rebuild the nest. A few more sticks every day now. Still no sign of the male. Observed most recently on 3/4/25. | ||||||
| March 4 | 9270 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mollie K: one osprey sighted. Looked like the male. Was flying back and forth bringing new sticks to the nest. | ||||||
| March 4 | 2521 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Lisa P reports: Waited 10 minutes and just as I was thinking no activity, one adult head popped up for a few seconds. Barely visible. NOTE: It is highly probably that eggs are now being incubated. The dates line up and and it is very typical for a mother osprey to stay low in the nest during incubation. March 4 will be recorded as initiation and this nest will continue to be closely monitored. (Joanne V) | ||||||
| March 4 | 9089 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jean F reports: First sighting of an Osprey at the nest today!! Looked like the male. I heard but did not see another Osprey in the area. | ||||||
| March 4 | 9196 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sue F reports: No nest and no ospreys 2/9 9:36 am 2/15 5:31 pm 2/17 12:25 pm 2/17 6:11 pm 2/18 9:06 am 2/18 11:41 pm 2/25 9:15 am 2/25 11:48 am 2/25 2:59 pm 2/25. 4:17 pm 3/4 9:10 am 3/4 12:26 pm | ||||||
| March 4 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: Nest # 2515: Drove by nest at 12:40 PM and there was an osprey on the next platform again. Took a quick look with binoculars and could easily see a necklace indicating it was a female. Came for another look at 3:15 and the female osprey had moved from the nesting platform to a snag located a short distance away. She continued looking around the area. There were at least 30 grackles in the snag and many neighboring trees. The female did not seem to be distracted by them. Nesting platform still does not have any obvious new nesting material. | ||||||
| March 4 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: Today is the first time I’ve seen an osprey in the nest , although the monitor officially assigned to this nest saw an adult last week. (I am at the location 3x a week for unrelated activities, but always look at the nest when there). I presume it is the mother, but I only had my cellphone with me, so couldn’t get a closeup look. It does look like a “necklace marking on the chest.). She sat pretty quietly for the full hour I was nearby and remained in the nest even when a light rain began. The nest itself took a beating in the off season. It’s too high in the light structure to see how much nesting material is down below, but there is no visible material as it typically the case for this nest. I’m hopeful some rebuilding will take place. | ||||||
| March 5 | 6211 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: Lucy & Ricky have returned for another season. When I arrived at the nest, Lucy was sitting in the nest. Ricky flew in with a fish and Lucy moved from the nest to a branch to eat. Ricky remained for a while and then flew out. He returned about 10 minutes later and flew out again. It’s unknown if they have mated yet. | ||||||
| March 5 | 8053 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Marge I: Still no activity | ||||||
| March 5 | 5395 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: still no activity. A couple of adult ospreys were observed flying about not too far from the nesting tree, but there are 3 other nests within a mile radius so it’s impossible to know if either of those were MO or PO. I will check again in a few days. | ||||||
| March 5 | 7442 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 3/5 12:40-55pm - one standing on branch above nest 4:30pm - he flying with stick into nest 3/4 10:35-55am - she standing with soft chirping in nest 1:35pm - one flying out of nest onto branch above nest 6:13pm - she standing with soft chirping on branch above nest 3/3 9:30am,1:50,6:05pm - he standing on branch above nest 10:20am - he standing on rest tree 3/2 10:25am - he standing on rest tree 3/1 10:35,11:00am - one high chirping in nest 2:03pm - one standing on branch above nest 4:10pm - one standing on rest tree 2/28 9:20am,10:25am - she soft chirping in nest 4:00pm - both standing on same branch above nest 3/6 - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| March 5 | 7842 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Carol M reports; good news…The second osprey returned this afternoon. They are happily hanging out together hopefully discussing when to start the nest! | ||||||
| March 5 | 7842 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Carol M reports: I have one Osprey in the tree. No nest yet and the second one seems to have not arrived. | ||||||
| March 6 | 8691 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 3/6 5:55-7:25am - super windy day,at 6:30am both flying together around,then left,40m later both flying back,standing in nest 10m then left. 3/5 5:55-9:15am - very windy day,at 6:45am he flying circles around,1.5h later he did it again;at end both flying back together,then left, 3/4 5:50-9:10am - at 6:35am one flying high around,2m later another following,both flying together for 8m then left,later they flying around together again,then she flying on rest tree,high chirping while intruder nearby her,she stay on rest tree to end;he high chirping/chasing intruder around/away 3 times,then left. 3/3 6:05-9:25am - at dawn both standing in nest,40m later both on rest tree for long time then he delivering 8 sticks in 30m (wow!),after 15m break he did 2more stick delivery (ttl 10 sticks);during his delivery time she back in nest then rest tree then left; while intruder flying around nest tree he high chirping on rest tree & stay there at end, 3/2 5:55-9:15am - before dawn she already standing on rest tree,at 6:35am he flying / hanging very high in sky with very high pitch chirping for 5m,then chasing intruder nearby away,then both side by side in nest till intruder attach him,he flapping wings / chasing it away again;he back in nest making love with her,they together in nest for long time,after she flying on branch above nest,he trying to make love with her but she flapping him off,he flying out / making stick delivery,then he flying on branch with her for a while,later both out/back in nest,he making love & stick delivery again (total:2 love,2 sticks),at end both in nest. 4:55pm - one standing on branch above nest 3/1 5:55-9:15am - before dawn she already standing on rest tree,later she flying in nest right before he flying into nest,they side by side together for 20m,then he making love with her then delivering stick twice,then making love / delivering sticks 3 more times (total:making love 4 times,stick delivery 5 times...very productive in 2.5hr),he flying around / standing on rest tree / on branch above nest / back in nest many times,at end she standing on branch above nest,he standing in nest. when intruder flying nearby, she/he high chirping till it gone. 2/28 5:50-9:10am - at 6:40am one flying back around nest then left/did it again 20m lalter;at 8:00am both flying back side by side in nest for 25m,he high chirping while intruder flying around,then he jumping up when intruder attack him,he chasing it around,when intruder attacking her,she flapping wings to get rid of it,in no time our guy chasing it away,then standing on rest tree,then back making love with her,side by side with her till intruder back to attack him again,he chirping/jumping/chasing it away,then he flying around/standing on rest tree/back in nest,then he cozy with her to end. | ||||||
| March 6 | 9434 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Ellen S: Our Ospreys are here. The male has been around for about a week and I saw the female yesterday for the first time. I hear them calling out but not working on the nest yet. I | ||||||
| March 6 | 9711 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reprots: 3/6 10:35am - both standing on different branches of rest tree,she soft chirping 11:40am - one standing on rest tree 3/5 12:35pm - both standing on different branches of rest tree,she soft chirping 9:30am,3:15pm - she soft chirping / standing in nest 3/4 9:20am - one flying into nest 10:40-45am,6:15pm - she standing with soft chirping in nest 3/3 10:20-40am,1:50pm - one standing on edge of nest 3/1 10:40,11:10am,2:00,4:05pm - one standing on edge of nest 2/28,3/2 - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| March 6 | 7864 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 3/6 2:15,3:25pm - one standing on branch above nest 6:20pm - he standing on branch above nest,she standing on side branch of nest with soft chirping 3/5 1:05,3:05pm - one standing on side branch nest 6:05pm - one standing on branch above nest 3/4 9:38-55am,3:05pm - she standing with soft chirping in nest / on edge of nest 1:50pm - one flying out of nest 4:25pm - one standing on branch above nest 3/3 9:55-15am - both standing on branch above nest,later one left 4:25pm - one standing on branch above nest 3/2 2:15,3:15pm - one standing on branch above nest 4:20pm - one standing in nest 3/1 10:10-25am - one standing on branch above nest,another standing in nest 2:20pm - one standing on side branch of nest 4:00pm - one standing on branch above nest 2/28 10:00-15am,5:35pm - one standing on branch above nest | ||||||
| March 6 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: 2:50 PM female flew to nesting light to perch. Another osprey circled over nest light once then flew off toward tower behind old Sam’s building. It was flying in circles over the pond area behind Sam’s. Female on nest light took off a few minutes later but didn’t see the direction she went. 2:56 two ospreys were circling over pond area. At 3:00 a third osprey joined in the circling behavior but it was a short distance away from the pair that seemed to be flying together. The views of this behavior were intermittent due to trees. 3:04 all ospreys were gone from view. Returned at 4:10 to find female perched in the snag tree near the nesting light. No visible nesting material was seen. | ||||||
| March 6 | 2508 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | MAT (another monitor) took some photos of this pair. Posting one of them. | ||||||
| March 6 | 8034 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 3/6 5:20-30pm - one standing on rest tree 3/5 5:05-15pm - one standing on branch above nest 3/4 5:20-30pm - he standing on rest tree,she standing on branch above nest with soft chirping 3/3 5:20-30pm - one standing on rest tree (next to nest tree) 3/2 5:15-25pm - one standing on branch above nest 3/1 4:45-55pm - one standing in nest 2/28 4:35-45pm - both standing on same branch above nest | ||||||
| March 7 | 4074 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Christine B: Nest# 4074 March 7, 2025 I observed one Osprey in the nest today. He/she popped up, took to flight and completed three large aerial maneuvers. He/She landed on the edge of the nest. I waited for a short period of time but did not see his/her mate. | ||||||
| March 7 | 6981 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Christine B: Nest# 6981March 7, 2025 I spent 20 Minutes observing this nest today . I did not see any Osprey activity. This nest is very deep. I hope to have some good news soon. | ||||||
| March 7 | 2518 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sandra P reports: Friday 3/7. 1 pm This nest is hard to see even from different locations. It appears that one Osprey was laying down in the nest. I could see her head. | ||||||
| March 7 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sandra P reports: Friday 3/7. 2 pm. Ospreys continue to mate but no eggs yet. Oprah tidies up nest and is in it most of the day. Oscar brings her fish and she flies away with it. | ||||||
| March 8 | 9248 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Diane H: I visited this nest today (3/8/25, 9:20am -9:30 am), and saw one of the pair standing and preening on the edge of the nest. Looks like the nest may still be under construction, as there were at least 3 large branches jutting out below, added since my last visit. Also, the top sides of the nest do not appear to be as high as last year, as I could see the entire bird from its perching location. | ||||||
| March 8 | 7016 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary K: Nest 7016: On March 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM, an osprey was observed standing in the nest and then standing on the structure by the nest | ||||||
| March 8 | 6211 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: When I arrived this morning, Lucy was in the nest chirping away. No sign of Ricky. After about 15 minutes, she flew onto a branch in the nesting tree and remained there for at least 10 minutes and then I left. | ||||||
| March 8 | 7632 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jack C: No osprey activity at or nearby 7632 | ||||||
| March 8 | 7757 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jack C: No osprey activity at or nearby | ||||||
| March 8 | 7142 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jack C: 7142 there were no ospreys at the nest but a male was perched on a pine branch across the pond from the nest vocalizing occasionally. Shortly thereafter a female joined him on the branch remaining with him as they preened themselves and each other. | ||||||
| March 8 | 5395 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: As I was approaching the nest, I saw 2 ospreys flying about near the tree. One (MO) flew in and began chirping away. After about 10 minutes, while standing near the nest, I could hear another osprey chirping in the distance. Then I spotted PO who was flying into the nest with a fish in his talons. I waited about another 10 minutes and both remained in the nest. | ||||||
| March 8 | 7293 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary K: Nest 7293: On March 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM, an osprey was observed sitting in the nest and then standing on the structure by the nest. | ||||||
| March 8 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: Female osprey was perched on light when I arrived. She was looking around the area. She gave a few soft chirps, waited about five minutes, made a few more soft chirps then flew off toward SW. 4:45 Female returned from SW, circled the parking lot area once then perched on a pine tree near Goodwill. The female was still there when I left. No signs of male yet and there is no visible nesting material in the light fixture yet. | ||||||
| March 9 | 2583 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Wendy D: Still no news. I have to say the nest for Larissa on 2583 is looking very small and sad. I know they have time to repair. I just hope the cold weather is what has made them so late. | ||||||
| March 10 | 9408 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Karen R reports: no new activity .... nest still same size / location as before. | ||||||
| March 10 | 7763 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Marge I: On 3/10 at 1:30 there was one nest sitting upright in the nest on the left side of the nest. | ||||||
| March 10 | 2521 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Lisa P reports: 1:40-1:50, cannot see any movement in my nest. NOTE: It is still judged that eggs are incubating, but it is often challenging to see the mother if she is laying low in the nest. | ||||||
| March 10 | 4175 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sue F reports: 3/10 10:44 am. No nest and no ospreys 3/10 2:30 pm. Osprey standing on the platform that the nest used to be on. 3/11 9:15 am. No nest and no ospreys 3/11 11:48 pm. No nest and no ospreys | ||||||
| March 11 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | 1 | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Sandra P reports: I think we have our first egg. | ||||||
| March 11 | 8034 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 3/12 5:15pm - one standing on branch above nest 3/11 5:10pm - both standing on rest tree 3/8 5:05-15pm - one standing on side branch of nest 3/7 5:15-25pm - one standing on rest tree 3/10 5:15-25pm - nothing to see/hear (3/9 - too rainy to kayak there) | ||||||
| March 11 | 9196 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sue F reports: 3/10 10:44 am. No nest and no ospreys 3/10 2:30 pm. No nest and no ospreys 3/11 9:15 am. No nest and no ospreys 3/11 11:48 pm. No nest and no ospreys | ||||||
| March 12 | 9022 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Sue A reports: Nest 9022 is happy to report that mama must be sitting on an egg or two…as dad is delivering “meals” to the nest!? | ||||||
| March 12 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | 1 | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Sandra P reports: Oscar watching over Oprah. He is often in the nest with her. | ||||||
| March 12 | 5395 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: MO was deep down in the nest, but loudly chirping away. Given this is typical for her in years past when she is sitting on eggs, and given my observation that both have been together in the nest, I’m using today’s date to record incubation initiation. | ||||||
| March 13 | 8691 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 3/13 6:00-8:20am - at 7:15am she flying onto rest tree,10m later he flying on same tree 5m later he flying into nest / back on rest tree; after she flying in nest,he making love with her,both back on rest tree; she stay on tree to end & soft chirping occasionally,he back & forth between rest tree & nest many times,in between he made 2 stick & 2 moss deliveries,at end he back in nest with high chirping while intruder passing. 3/12 6:00-8:20am - at 7:30am she standing on rest tree,10m later he flying on same tree,after he flying into nest she flying in nest also,side by side in nest for 20m,both back on rest tree,he back & forth between rest tree & nest a few more times,in between he made 13 stick & 1 moss deliveries,after her stick delivery she stay on rest tree to end. 3/11 5:55-8:10am - at 7:30am she flying around nest tree,then standing on rest tree for 30m then in nest then on rest tree,before he landing on rest tree she back in nest,5m later he flying into nest,they stay in nest to end 3/10 5:20pm - one standing on edge of nest 3/9 5:50-8:30am - at 7:30am she flying around / passing right above nest twice,then standing on rest tree,while intruder couple flying around nest,she just high chirping on rest tree not chasing,later she flying into nest,2m later intruder attack her in nest,she flapping it out then flying out to chase them around / away,then back on rest tree. 3/8 5:50-9:15am - at 6:30am he flying around-on rest tree for many times till intruder attacking him,in no time he chasing it away,at 6:45am she standing on rest tree & high chirping while intruder nearby; at 8:30am intruder flying onto branch above nest,our couple flying around nest tree with high chirping but intruder stay on,surprisingly our couple left (what a chicken!),5m later intruder left also. 3/7 5:50-9:15am - at dawn he flying / hanging very high in sky with very high pitch chirping for 8m while she standing on rest tree,then he standing on rest tree,then both standing in nest,they back & forth between rest tree & nest for 3/4 times;at 8:30am he making love with her in nest then stick delivery 5 times then making love then stick delivery 6 times then making love then moss delivery(total: 3 loves,11 sticks & 1 moss), at end she flying out of nest & delivery 1 big stick (wow) (3/10 - too rainy to play tennis there) | ||||||
| March 13 | 7442 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 3/13 9:25,10:40am - one standing on branch above nest 10:10am - she standing on branch above nest while he standing on rest tree 3/12 9:25,10:10am,2:05pm - one standing on branch above nest 10:25am - she soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree 3/11 10:15-35am,2:15pm - one standing on branch above nest 3/10 10:10-25am, - she soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree 3/9 11:15am - she soft chirping in nest 11:20am - one standing on rest tree 2:10,4:10pm - one standing on branch above nest 3/8 9:25am - he standing on branch above nest 10:10-25am, - she soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree 3/7 10:05,10:20am - he standing on branch above nest | ||||||
| March 13 | 9711 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 3/13 9:30am - he flying into nest with big stick 10:10,10:45am - one standing on edge of nest 3/12 10:05am - one standing in nest 4:15pm - one standing on edge of nest 3/11 9:30am - one standing on rest tree 4:15pm - one standing on edge of nest 3/10 10:30,11:35,11:55am - one standing on rest tree 2:15pm - she standing in nest with soft chirping 4:40pm - both standing on rest tree,she soft chirping constantly 3/9 11:15am - one standing on rest tree 3/8 10:10am - one standing in nest then flying out of nest 1:25pm - one standing on rest tree 3/7 10:05am - both standing side by side in nest 10:40am - one standing on rest tree 3:30pm - one standing in nest | ||||||
| March 13 | 7864 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 3/13 9:40-58am - one standing on branch above nest another on side branch of nest 3/12 9:35-50am,6:00pm - one standing on branch above nest 2:15pm - she standing on the edge of nest 3/11 9:45am,2:30,3:30pm - one standing on branch above nest 6:10pm - she standing on the edge of nest with soft chirping while he flying into nest then out. 3/10 11:10-35am - one standing on branch above nest 3:25pm - she standing in nest with soft chirping 3/9 9:10,9:25am - one standing on branch above nest 3:15pm - he flying with big stick into nest,while he making arrangement she flying onto side branch nest 3/8 9:50,10:05am - one standing on branch above nest 2:55pm - one standing on side branch nest 6:05pm - one standing in nest 3/7 9:40am,2:05,3:15pm - one standing on side branch nest 9:55am - one flying in nest with stick 6:15pm - she standing in nest with soft chirping | ||||||
| March 13 | 8937 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Debbie B: It is a great morning! Both Osprey were sighted together working on their nest this AM. Yesterday we only saw the Davis on his usual perch looking for Lovey. | ||||||
| March 13 | 9045 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy B: I heard the Osprey today, Thursday, March 13th for the first time this season. I spotted it across the lake from my house flying over the nature preserve area. I went out on my pontoon boat and watched it (unsure male or female) fly for about 30 minutes over the old nesting sites. It then flew to the north and I lost sight of it. | ||||||
| March 13 | 9117 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy A: Today Mom returned to nest 9117! Hooray! I hope she was impressed with the renovations Dad has been doing lately to the nest (but he had slacked off this last week, lol!) So happy they are back together again. I saw her eating in the nest so I think he brought her a fish lunch too! Quiet later this afternoon. | ||||||
| March 13 | 7858 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy A: Still seeing only the lone Osprey at 7858 but keeping my fingers crossed. He's always there by or in the nest - sure hope she finds her way back soon but it's very late for this pair. | ||||||
| March 13 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: I checked the nest daily from Mar. 9-12 and no osprey were anywhere in the parking lot area. Today at 1:30 I saw female osprey sitting on nest light fixture looking around the area. No male seen and no nesting material was evident in the light. Jo V. reported seeing the female in the nest for over an hour this morning. | ||||||
| March 13 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Report made in error for this date | ||||||
| March 13 | 2518 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sandra P reports: 2:30 pm. One Osprey seen sitting in the nest. | ||||||
| March 14 | 7763 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Marge I: A neighbor reported seeing one of the ospreys bring a fish to the osprey sitting in the nest. It occurred the morning of 03/14. | ||||||
| March 14 | 9059 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | MAT reports: today, 3/14/25, Hilton Head Island SC - One adult Osprey on limb next to nest - couldn't determine if it was Lovey or Thurston. No Photo | ||||||
| March 14 | 11221 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Paul P reports: I show a photo of what I think is PO in the tree next to the nesting tree. I did not see the other Osprey. | ||||||
| March 15 | 5395 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports; As I walked up to the nest, PO flew into the nest with what looked like a fish. Unfortunately, I didn’t have my camera out yet. It was assumed that MO was deep down in the nest with eggs. I waited only about 15 minutes and was only able to get a photo of PO’s back end in the nest. | ||||||
| March 15 | 11220 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: This is the initial observation for this nest. It used to be an eagle's nest, but ospreys seem to have moved in. When I got to the nest, a female osprey was on a branch near the nest. She flew over to another branch in the same tree, still near the nest. I saw another osprey fly near the nesting tree, but it did not fly into the tree. It is not known if this was the male mate to the osprey in the tree. I am looking for a monitor for this nest. Until one can be found, I will check the nest. | ||||||
| March 15 | 2520 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | MAT reports: Today, 3/15/25, Hilton Head Island SC - Checked Nest #2520 and one male, Nick, was perched on a nearby tree chowing down on a fish. Nora not in sight; nest looks good, but empty. Will continue to monitor- 1 Photo of Nick. | ||||||
| March 15 | 9623 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Linda S reports: Great news! There is a nest and some activity there. Today I saw the female fly away from the nest. Can’t see anything else, but “we have a pulse”! I will keep a close eye on activity & will report progress! Made me smile today, looking forward to more activity! | ||||||
| March 15 | 6211 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: When I arrived, Lucy was sitting on a branch near the nest. She remained there for the next 15 minutes until I left. No sign of Ricky today. I do not believe there are any eggs yet. | ||||||
| March 15 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | 2 | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Sandra P reports: Saw Oprah’s second egg. ? | ||||||
| March 16 | 9045 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy B: Sunday, March 16 5:00 pm The female arrived in the nature preserve. The male was sitting on a branch while the female flew all around making a lot of noise. I could hear her calling from my house. This lasted about 30 minutes and then she flew away. | ||||||
| March 17 | 2514 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: Observing via the webcam, this pair was briefly together this morning, then one flew off. They are clearly bringing in new nesting material as a week go, the nesting platform was almost bare. They still have a long way to go, however, before any egg can have a well matted incubation bed. Both osprey back in nest about 20 minutes later. Photo uploaded from webcam. | ||||||
| March 17 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: –2: 30 PM osprey was seen perched in snag at the edge of the parking lot. Osprey was quiet and just looking around the area. Could not tell if male or female. No other osprey was evident in the vicinity. No visible nesting material was seen on the nesting platform. | ||||||
| March 17 | 9045 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy B: Monday, March 17, 5:00 pm Went by the old nesting site by boat and both Osprey were in/near a tree adjacent to last year’s nesting site and they were actively nest-building. The female was sitting on the nest and the male was bringing in sticks. | ||||||
| March 17 | 11221 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Paul P reports: I show both MO and PO in the tree next to nesting tree. Did not witness either of them on the nest. 1 | ||||||
| March 17 | 8937 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Debbie B: Lovey is on the nest every time we pass by now. | ||||||
| March 18 | 9434 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Ellen S: Here is a photo of the nest. Mama is on the branch to the left. She has been calling every day. I have seen both flying around and diving in the lagoon. | ||||||
| March 18 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: 12:40 PM an osprey was standing on the nest light and there was also a large stick with Spanish moss on the light. This was not there yesterday. Bird showed only a few dark feathers in the center of the chest which would indicate a male. Osprey flew off to a pine by Goodwill shortly after I arrived. It made no vocal sounds. 4:10-4:25 PM Two osprey were observed in a pine tree by Goodwill. Male at the top of the picture and female at the bottom. Male flew off shortly after I arrived and female was still in the tree when I left at 4:25. There was no new nesting material on the nest light fixture. | ||||||
| March 18 | 2520 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | MAT reports: Checked Nest #2520 - observed Nora on the nest and Nick in tree watching her. Not sure Nora is actually incubating yet but will look tomorrow to see if she is still on the nest. Glad they have both returned and are exhibiting mating behavior! | ||||||
| March 18 | 7858 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy A: Hooray and Hallelujah!!! Both Osprey have returned to nest 7858! When I first arrived this afternoon there was only one Osprey in the nest again but after a few minutes he flew out of the nest and straight across the lagoon toward the tree I sitting under. I thought he was going to land and hang out above there me like he often does. But he kept going - flying around in several big circles and suddenly flushed Mom out of another tree who then joined him back in the nest! It sounds a little crazy but it sure seemed like he wanted me to know that she was finally back - -we've both been waiting for so long! | ||||||
| March 18 | 9117 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy A: Lots of activity continues at Nest 9117 - especially in the mornings - multiple trips back and forth sometimes bringing sticks and Spanish Moss and occasionally a fish. All appears well there. | ||||||
| March 18 | 7229 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | John G: I observed the nest on March 4 and 18 roughly around noon. I believe my number is 7229. Still no activity at all. | ||||||
| March 18 | 2518 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Sandra P reports: One Osprey sitting in nest. You cannot tell how many eggs in the nest so we have to wait until they hatch. At least we know there is one she is sitting on. | ||||||
| March 18 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | 3 | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Sandra P reports: Egg #3 seen today at 6 pm. Will try to get better photo. Eggs. #2 - 4 days from #1. #3 egg. 3 days from #2. | ||||||
| March 19 | 11221 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Paul P reports: I show what I think in PO in the tree next to nesting tree and MO is on the nest, you can just see top of her head in nest. One of them is chirping/crying making lots of noise | ||||||
| March 19 | 2520 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | MAT reports she believes Nora is incubating. 3/19/25 will be recorded for initiation and MAT will continue to monitor for confirmation. | ||||||
| March 19 | 4668 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Marie M reports: I observed one osprey sitting on the platform. No other osprey sighted after 30 minutes. | ||||||
| March 19 | 9137 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Carol U reprots: 3/2/25 2:30. One bird on nest 3/3/25 3:30. No bird on nest 3/4/25. 1:05. One bird on nest 3/7/25. 3:30. Both birds on nest. This was first sighting of both birds. One flew off before I could get a pic 3/12/25 11:00 One bird on nest 3/15/25 2:30. No birds on nest 3/17/25. 12:30. One bird in tree eating a fish. 3/19/25. 12:50. Both birds on nest. I’ll watch for signs of nesting. It’s been 3 weeks since first bird was sighted on the nest. Pic with both birds 3/18/25 | ||||||
| March 19 | 6211 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: As I was walking toward the nesting tree from a fair distance away, I observed an osprey flying around the lagoon which is close to the nest. It never got too near to the tree. Lucy was in the nest, clearly visible and chirping away. When the other osprey flew closer, she sat more upright and chirped faster and louder. I suspect this had to be Ricky. Ricky never did approach the nest and Lucy maintained her position within the nest. Based on her behavior, I am recording the initiation of incubation. This will continue to be monitored for verification. Photo of Lucy included. | ||||||
| March 19 | 9045 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy B: Wednesday, March 19 From the pontoon boat I was able to see one Osprey (sex unknown) flying overhead. No one was in the nest. | ||||||
| March 19 | 5395 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: As I walked toward the nesting tree, I saw whom I believed was PO flying about. Within seconds after reaching the nest, PO flew into the nest. As I looked down to check the camera image, he was no longer visible in the nest. I walked around the other side to get a different view, and I saw MO and snapped a photo (included). I still believe incubation is in process, but will continue to assess that and update activity. | ||||||
| March 19 | 9137 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Carol U reports: Activity since last report on 3/1/25 3/2/25 3:50 No birds on nest 3/3/25 2:00. No birds sighted 3/4/25 12:30. Both birds on nest. 3/12/25 9:00. Both birds on nest 3/15/25. 3:00 No birds on nest 3/17/25. 1:00. No birds on nest 3/19/25 12:39 and 3:30. No birds sighted. Both birds have been sighted on the nest but a lot of days no sighting and no Osprey calls heard. I’ll keep watching for signs of nesting as it’s been a month since both birds sighted on nest. NOTE: Pics taken on 3/11/25 | ||||||
| March 20 | 8691 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | JinF reprots: 3/20 6:00-8:20am - at 7:10am he flying around,5m later she flying in nest followed by him,10m later he flying out/back / making love,he flying out / in many times,she standing in nest to end. 3/19 6:00-8:20am - at 7:22am he flying around,15m later she flying on branch above nest followed by him,they making love,he flying on rest tree then away,20m later she flying into nest before him,they making love again in nest,then he left 2:30pm - both standing on same side branch of nest 3/18 6:00-8:20am - at 7:20am both flying around / over us for several time,later they making love in nest & left together,later one flying around again, 2:40pm - both standing in nest / edge of nest 3/17 5:55-9:15am - at 7:07am she flying onto rest tree then flying into nest with soft chirping before he coming,they made love 4 times in 1hr,at end both in nest. 3/16 5:55-9:15am - at 7:25am she flying onto rest tree,5m later he flying around,after she flying into nest he making love with her,they flying out of nest same time,then she flying on branch above nest,he flying around,later they making love 2 more times,he only stay in nest for 5m & flying around most of time,she flying with him at end. 2:45pm - both standing low in nest 3/15 5:55-8:15am - 7:10am she standing on branch above nest,high chirping while intruder nearby,20m later he flying big circles around nest tree,5m later she flying into nest then he making love with her then flying around / circling,she back on branch above for 10m then flying out after him. 3/14 5:55-9:15am - at 7:15am both flying into nest from opposite directions,staying there most of time,making love twice,each flying out once,she constant soft chirping in 1st hr,at end he flying into nest while intruder passing by. 4:55pm - one standing on branch above nest. | ||||||
| March 20 | 9711 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 3/20 9:02am - she standing on edge of nest with soft chirping, then flying out / onto rest tree 1:05pm - both standing on rest tree 3/19 8:30,8:55am,5:30pm - she standing on edge of nest with soft chirping 10:35am - he flying into nest with stick,then making arrangement 1:15pm - one making arrangement in nest another standing on rest tree 3/18 8:30,10:20am,noon - she standing in nest with soft chirping 6:00pm - one flying out of nest 3/17 9:55-10:10am - she standing in nest,then intruder trying to attack her,she flapping it away 10:55am - both standing on rest tree 3/16 9:30am - one standing on rest tree 10:14am - both standing in nest,she soft chirping & he high chirping 2:45pm - both eating on rest tree 3/15 4:05pm - one standing on edge of nest 3/14 9:25,10:40am,1:35pm - one standing on edge of nest | ||||||
| March 20 | 7442 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 3/20 9:05,10:35am - she soft chirping in nest (incubation??) 2:45pm - one flying in nest then out 3/19 9:00am - she standing on branch above nest 10:35am - both standing on same branch of rest tree/cozy together,then both high chirping while intruder passing 1:15am - both standing on same branch above nest / cozy together 3/18 9:10,10:18am,1:40pm - she standing on branch above nest 11:00am,4:20pm - she standing in nest with soft chirping while he standing on rest tree 3/17 10:50am - he flying into nest then out onto tree across street 3/16 10:15am - one standing on branch above nest & another eating on rest tree 2:45pm - one standing on branch above nest 3/15 2:50pm - one standing on branch above nest 3/14 9:25am - he standing on rest tree 10:25am - she standing on branch above nest with soft chirping while he standing on rest tree 10:05,10:40am,6:10pm - one standing on branch above nest | ||||||
| March 20 | 7864 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 3/20 10:25am - one standing on side branch of nest 3/19 10:20am,3:05,4:00pm - one standing on branch above nest / side branch of nest 3/18 9:00am - one standing on side branch of nest & another in nest 9:55am - both flying out of nest tree,one flying away another onto branch above nest 3:30pm - one standing branch above nest 3/17 8:40am - one standing on side branch of nest & another in nest 10:20am,3:25pm - one standing on branch above nest, 3/16 9:43-10:07am - he making arrangement in nest & she soft chirping on branch above nest till he left 3/15 8:40am - one standing on side branch of nest & another on branch above nest,she soft chirping 9:33am - one making arrangement in nest 3/14 9:40-58am,1:45pm - one standing on side branch of nest | ||||||
| March 20 | 9408 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Karen R reports: saw two adult osprey flying around and then landing in nest on March 20th. It will be difficult to see any nest activity as nest is on back side of light pole fixture approximately 150 yards up in the air. | ||||||
| March 20 | 2549 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Karen R reports: No activity | ||||||
| March 20 | 8034 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 3/19 2:05-15pm - one making arrangement in nest another standing on rest tree 3/18 2:25-35pm - one standing on rest tree another standing low in nest 3/17 2:25-35pm - nothing to see/hear 3/15 5:00-05pm - one standing in nest another standing on branch above 3/14 5:15-25pm - one flying out of nest to join another to chase intruder away,then both landing on rest tree,then she flying into nest followed by him,then they making love,then he left. | ||||||
| March 20 | 7147 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Carol B: I hear lots of ,"squeaking" near nest, but haven't seen birds yet. The problem today may have been noise from workers on bridge near nest. Will check again #7147 | ||||||
| March 21 | 4074 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Christine B: March 21,2025 Nest #4074 This Morning Mom was very low in the nest . I knew she was there when she popped her head up and began chirping. Shortly thereafter I observed Dad flying toward the area with a fish. He circled a couple times and landed in the nest and then flew off heading toward the ocean.. | ||||||
| March 21 | 6981 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Christine B: This morning I observed Mom in the nest. I could see her tail feathers and the top of her head. I was getting ready to leave when she started chirping and soon after Dad came flying into the nest. He settled in next to her. So I am happy to report that both my nest couples are back. | ||||||
| March 21 | 11221 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Paul P reports: saw Osprey bringing small clutch of nest material to nest. Landed in nest with material. Did not witness other Osprey at this time. No photos. | ||||||
| March 21 | 9408 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Carol M reports: Happy to report that my 2 osprey are back, they spent a week hanging out and have built a beautiful new nest in 3 days. Mom is in the nest but don’t know if there are eggs. | ||||||
| March 21 | 9089 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jean F reports: Although I've seen increased osprey activity in the Kingston Cove neighborhood - not much going on at my nest. Haven't seen the osprey near the nest or in the tree. No signs of a second arrival yet. Fingers crossed? | ||||||
| March 21 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | 3 | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Sandra P reports: Finally a photo of the 3 eggs. It’s interesting that Oprah sits on them until Oscar comes, she leaves and he sits on them until she returns. The change over is done very quickly so the eggs are not uncovered for a long period of time. Good parents. | ||||||
| March 21 | 11231 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | MAT reports: Discovered this nest today. There were 2 ospreys making the nest, bringing in sticks and making lots of noise. | ||||||
| March 21 | 9045 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy B: Friday, March 21 10:00 am check of the nest revealed the female sitting on the nest. The nest did not appear to be any bigger than before. I didn’t see the male. | ||||||
| March 21 | 11231 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Photo of the male osprey | ||||||
| March 22 | 11235 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mollie K: Observed a new nest today. Both osprey were present and mating behavior was observed. Will backdate adult arrival to maybe a week or two ago. | ||||||
| March 22 | 11231 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: Went today to observe this nest and location so it could be added to the HHI Osprey-Watch program. The female was alone in the nest and shortly thereafter, the male flew in. I only stayed about 10 minutes, but they both remained in the nest until I left. I will be looking for an assigned monitor for this nest. | ||||||
| March 22 | 11220 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: There was a male osprey sitting on a branch on the nesting tree. I observed him on this same branch last week. This nest is very far away and is very deep (as it had been an eagle nest previously). There is absolutely no way to determine if there is a female deep in the nest incubating eggs. This nest was discovered late in the nesting season, so it may not be possible to record any additional seasonal milestones unless or until chicks can be seen in the nest. Stay tuned. | ||||||
| March 22 | 7293 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary K: Nest 7293: On March 22, 2025 at 10:17 AM, one osprey was observed standing in the nest. | ||||||
| March 22 | 7016 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary K: Nest 7016: On March 22, 2025 at 10:20 AM, one osprey was observed standing in the nest. | ||||||
| March 22 | 2512 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Robin S reports: I went last Saturday and today and finally I saw both ospreys momentarily. One was in the nest sitting and one flying away. A few minutes later the second osprey flew off. I waited awhile to see if they were coming back but it may have been dinner time. 4:45 pm. So glad to see them! | ||||||
| March 23 | 11221 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Paul P reports: saw both Osprey in tree next to nesting tree. Did not witness either bird on nest. | ||||||
| March 23 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | 3 | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Sandra P reports: Oscar just flew in with a big fish and gave it to Oprah and she flew away. Now he is sitting on the eggs. Amazing parenting. | ||||||
| March 23 | 2653 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jim H: For nest 2653, an osprey looked to be demonstrating feeding activity. Both nests are quite high so very difficult to actually see into the next but at this point things look promising for a successful year. | ||||||
| March 23 | 8813 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jim H: I have been gone for most of the last three weeks but have had some neighbors watching on a regular schedule . They have reported 1-2 osprey standing on the nest or near the nest almost daily. I have been back for a couple of days and have observed osprey either standing on or in the nest and/or a second osprey near the nest. | ||||||
| March 23 | 2518 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sandra P reports: Appears to be an Osprey sitting in the nest. | ||||||
| March 23 | 9045 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy B: Sunday, March 23 4:00 boat ride to check out the nest revealed the female sitting on a branch just above the nest. There appeared to be more sticks in the nest. The male was flying around nearby. | ||||||
| March 24 | 11221 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Paul P reports: saw one of the Osprey on nest for short period of time. Hard to tell but from pictures it looks like both of them could have been in nest. Did not witness either of them flying into or out of nest. | ||||||
| March 24 | 4668 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Marie M reports: Visited nest today at 1:30 pm. No activity. | ||||||
| March 25 | 11221 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Paul P reports: One of the Osprey, assume PO was flying over the nest hovering and diving then would fly around and repeat this behavior. I have a video of this but will have to send via a drop service as it is too large to email. I could not tell if MO was on the nest as it we still fairly dark. | ||||||
| March 25 | 11221 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Paul P reports: MO was on the nest and PO was seen bringing 2 different clutches of nest material to the nest. PO would be in nest for 45 seconds and then flew away and returned within 1 minute with another mass of nest material. It looked like pine needles and smaller material, no sticks. I witnessed PO bringing nest material twice and had to leave. MO was in the nest during this entire time. | ||||||
| March 25 | 11231 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Rick L reports: The nest over the parking area was busy today. The male brought a fish to the female. They attempted to mate briefly. The actual nest structure isn't doing very well though, but it is early. | ||||||
| March 25 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: 11:45 AM female was standing on nest. A good amount of nesting had been added. Female was actively looking around the area. She began chirping then changed her body direction and started chirping more loudly. Male flew in with a fish which female took and mantled. She continued chirping and then the male joined in and the chirping became louder and more urgent. Both birds were looking in the air and then another male flew low over the nest. It flew away and did not return. Female left the nest and went to a neighboring snag and started to eat her fish while the male remained in the nest. The male flew to a nearby pine tree where he had a direct view of the female. 12:08 PM female on snag eating her fish and there were many fish crows and grackles in the area, some in the same tree with the female. Male osprey came to the snag, touched down on the female’s back to initiate mating but the female’s footing did not seem to be good as she slipped slightly to the side, so male stopped the mating attempt. About 12:25 PM female returned to the nest with the remainder of her fish and continued eating. Male returned and first mating was completed then male flew off. Withing two minutes the male returned to the nest. Twice the male flew a short, very low lap around the nesting area then returned to the nest. When I left at 12:34, only the female was standing in the nest. Returned at 3:55-4:05 PM. Female was standing on neighboring snag and male was in the nest. The male made multiple low-level laps around the parking lot which has quite a few single trees with dead branches. He would fly in and snap off branches or pick up Spanish moss off the ground and take it back to the nest. The female did not participate in the stick collection but did call out periodically from her observation post. Male was still working on nesting when I left. | ||||||
| March 25 | 7763 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Marge I: Today was interesting. I saw one Osprey sitting on the edge of the nest. After a few seconds she flapped her wings a few times and went into the nest so deep I could not see her. I feel she might indeed be incubating her eggs. | ||||||
| March 25 | 6211 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: while it had appeared last week that Lucy was incubating, after today’s observation, that appears premature. Lucy was resting on a branch in the nesting tree and then Ricky flew into the nest. He remained there at least 15 minutes; both were in their same positions when I left. Incubation date may need to be adjusted. Photo is Lucy on branch by nest. | ||||||
| March 25 | 6211 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Photo of Ricky flying into nest. | ||||||
| March 26 | 2521 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Lisa P reports: After watching the nest for 20 minutes with no activity, suddenly both adults flew out, circled around and then 1 returned to the nest. However, cannot see the adult from this angle | ||||||
| March 26 | 4175 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sue F reports: On 3/26 at 12:26 pm did see an osprey on the transmission tower where the nest is. I think the male but it is hard to see when flying by in my car. There may have been some attempt to make a nest here. It has always been pretty meager so it's hard to tell. All the other dates and times I have seen nothing. 3/17 12:14 pm & 2:48 pm 3/18 9:15 am & 11:58 am 3/23 12:43 pm & 3:34 pm 3/25 8:58 am & 11:57 am 3/26 2:09 pm | ||||||
| March 26 | 6980 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Jeffery M reports: I would put the beginning of gestation around the 10th- 14 of March. She is definitely nest bound but Popeye is a great fisherman and all seems well. | ||||||
| March 26 | 9196 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sue F reports: On 3/26 at 2:09 pm I did see an osprey on the nesting platform. Maybe the same one that I saw earlier in the day at the other location. I see no indication of a nest on the platform. All the other dates and times I have seen nothing. 3/17 12:14 pm & 2:48 pm 3/18 9:15 am & 11:58 am 3/23 12:43 pm & 3:34 pm 3/25 8:58 am & 11:57 am 3/26 12:26 pm | ||||||
| March 27 | 8691 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 3/27 6:00-8:25am - 7:08am she flying on branch right above nest,10m later he flying into nest then out,back with large stick,after 3 stick/ 1 moss delivery she flying in nest,they making love,repeat this cycle 2 more times (total: 7 sticks,3 moss & 3 love),at end both in nest. 4:45pm - one standing in nest 3/26 6:05-8:45am - 7:28am he flying around nest tree then landing on bps tree & she too,both cozy together for 50m then she making stick delivery 3 times & he just making circle around nest tree then back on bps tree,she landing on tree near him & constantly soft chirping, 3/25 6:00-8:25am - 7:10am she flying on small branch right above nest,15m later he flying into nest & she too,10m both flying out/onto top branch of bps tree,then he left,she stay there for long time,at end she flying around nest tree then back on bps tree twice. 3/24 6:00-8:25am - 7:09am she flying in nest & constantly soft chirping,30m he flying in then out twice,she standing in nest to end 3/23 6:00-8:25am - 7:30am she flying around followed by him then landing on very top of non-pine tree behind proshop(called bps tree) for 20m, she flying with big stick in nest followed by him & making love,then both flying out onto same tree but different branches,5m later he left. 5:25pm - one standing with high chirping on side branch of nest while intruder flying around 3/22 6:00-8:25am - 7:25am she flying in nest followed by him,5m later both left,at end she flying in nest with big stick followed by him,they making love,then both left. 3/21 6:00-9:20am - at dawn/7:00am she flying on branch above nest with soft chirping,10m later she flying in nest followed by him,he flying out/in a lot, making love 2 times, small fish delivery 3 times-1st/3rd for her/she eating it on eating tree,2nd fish for himself he eating on branch above nest,she soft chirping constantly as soon as he around. | ||||||
| March 27 | 11221 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Paul P reports: 3/27/25 7:05am. PO flew over the nest doing what you relayed as a 'mating flyover', this went on for like 30 seconds. During this time MO was in the nest. After the flyover PO landed in the nest and from my angle looked like he landed on MO! Maybe another attempt at mating? From this time on I have only seen MO in the nest so this leads me to believe that she is on the eggs. NOTE: If mating was successful on this day, it would be 3 days later for first egg. Will tentatively note incubation initiation on 3/30/25 | ||||||
| March 27 | 7864 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 3/27 9:35-45am - one standing on edge of nest 3/26 9:33-40am - both standing on different branches above nest,then one on side branch of nest 3/25 9:05-15,10:20am,3:00pm - one standing on edge of nest 3/24 9:09,10:04am - one standing on side branch of nest another standing on branch above nest 5:45pm - one standing on edge of nest 3/23 9:18,10:24am - one standing on branch above nest 6:05pm - one flying into nest & standing in nest 3/22 9:17,10:35am,3:15pm - one standing on branch above nest 10:07am - one standing on edge of nest 3/21 9:57-10:07am - one standing on branch above nest | ||||||
| March 27 | 9711 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 3/27 9:38,10:58am - she standing tall in nest with soft chirping while he flying around 6:00pm - one standing in nest 3/26 8:55,9:18am,6:02pm - one standing tall in nest 1:00pm - one standing on rest tree 3/25 8:30,11:15am - she standing in nest 10:15am - she standing with soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree 5:40pm - she soft chirping in nest while he flying into nest 3/24 8:25am - she standing in nest 10:09,10:30am - she standing with soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree 4:45pm - one flying in nest with big stick & moss 3/23 10:40,11:00am,1:30pm - she standing with soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree 4:20pm - one standing on rest tree 3/22 11:05am - one standing on rest tree 5:30pm - one flying into nest 3/21 10:11-15am - she flying out with fish then onto rest tree while he standing in nest | ||||||
| March 27 | 7442 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | Y | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Jin F reprots: 3/27 10:56am - one high chirping in nest while intruder flying around 3/26 3:00pm - one flying out of nest then landing on tree across street from nest 6:00pm - one flying around then into nest 3/25 10:15,11:15am - he standing on rest tree 3/24 4:45pm - one standing on branch above nest then flying in nest 3/23 10:45am - one standing on rest tree 3/21 10:15am - she eating on tree across street | ||||||
| March 27 | 11220 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Theo G reports: I have only witnessed a female osprey on the nest or within sight of the nest. | ||||||
| March 27 | 11231 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Theo G reports: I have watched both a male and female Osprey slowly build a nest, not sure if they will stay or move to another location due to the process of building it taking a long time. The female is extremely vocal all the time but is making little effort to build. The male has brought her fish which she eats away from the nest. Have watched the male bring sticks but at a slow rate of 1 per 30 mins-hour. Will be checking back each day for photos and observations. | ||||||
| March 27 | 8034 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 3/27,26,25,24,23 2:00-10pm 5:05-10pm - nothing to see/hear (birdy on vacation?) 3/22 2:15-25pm - one standing on tree 100ft away from nest (3/21 - too busy to kayak there) | ||||||
| March 28 | 9623 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Linda S reports: Haven’t seen much activity in nest but there are 3 Osprey flying in the area. One is female, one male but couldn’t see third. Maybe it’s just a visitor but I will keep an eye out for any activity in the nest! | ||||||
| March 28 | 2583 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Wendy D: Larissa and mate were both at the nest on Saturday, March 28th. I can send you a photo if you want. I think I remember you preferring not to get too many photos. Both were sitting up, so no eggs. | ||||||
| March 28 | 9045 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy B: Friday, March 28 Both Osprey were at the nest today and it’s looking much more substantial. Definitely saw mating behavior. | ||||||
| March 29 | 2514 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: Bea & Jasper continue to to refurbish this nest. Soon there will be enough material to support an egg or two. Watching the webcam this morning, Bea is in the nest alone. I have seen both, however, at various times. It is not known if mating has occurred. Clearly no eggs are visible at this time. | ||||||
| March 30 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | 3 | N | ||
| Note: | Sandra P reports: Oprah flew away for approximately 30 seconds- probably to get some exercise. Returned and immediately sat on eggs. | ||||||
| March 30 | 12235 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | John C: 7142 (old nest number) no activity at previously used nest but two osprey constructing new nest directly across the pond in SPFP on both days, vocalizing loudly and frequently. | ||||||
| March 30 | 7142 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | John C: Friday 3/21 and today 3/30/25. 7142 no activity at previously used nest but two osprey constructing new nest directly across the pond in SPFP on both days, vocalizing loudly and frequently. | ||||||
| March 30 | 7757 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | John C: No activity | ||||||
| March 30 | 7632 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | John C: 7632 nest appears to be nicely fixed up with sticks. Female perched on side of nest both days but not in the incubating posture , male not seen either day. | ||||||
| March 30 | 7016 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary K: Nest 7016: On March 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM, one osprey was observed sitting in the nest. | ||||||
| March 30 | 7293 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary K: Nest 7293: On March 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM, no ospreys were observed by the nest. | ||||||
| March 30 | 9045 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy B: Sunday, March 30 No Osprey were seen this morning at the site of the nest. | ||||||
| March 31 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: 11:35 AM – Female (Sammie) was standing in the nest preening, occasionally vocalizing and looking around the area. It appears more nesting has been added since it is now rising above the platform lights. The male (Sam) is perched in one of the pine trees near Goodwill which is an easy spot for him to watch the nest. 11:44 Sammie flew to pine next to the one Sam is in. Sammie was repeatedly chirped while looking in the direction of Sam. 11:50 Sammie returned to the nest followed by Sam and mating encounter happened. Both osprey remained standing in the nest until Sam flew back to the pine at 11:56. When I left at 12:10, Sammie was still standing in the nest rearranging some of the nest materials and Sam was in the pine tree. | ||||||
| March 31 | 6211 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: it was a bit of a confusing observation this afternoon. I first saw whom I judged to be Ricky on a tree branch on the opposite side of the pond from the nesting tree. It was definitely a male osprey. As I approached the nest, I did not see or hear Lucy, but I I could hear Ricky loudly across the pond. I then saw another osprey flying overhead (Ricky was still on the branch) & then Lucy flew out of the nest for maybe 30 seconds and flew back in. Then I saw an eagle overhead and initially thought it might be Ricky (because now the branch was empty), but when I got a closer look, realized it was an eagle. I did see 2 different ospreys flying around, but none flew into the nest. There are 2 other osprey nests very close by. I still think there are eggs, although it concerns me that Lucy left them, albeit briefly (especially when an eagle was out & about). I’ll continue to monitor at least weekly. This observation was about 40 minutes. | ||||||
| April 1 | 4668 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Marie M reports: saw no evidence of activity. I observed from 1 -2:30 pm. NOTE: the pair has been spotted together at other times by another observer | ||||||
| April 1 | 8990 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Alan B: the osprey nest on Oyster Bay Place in HHP has been empty for the past several weeks. I have not seen any birds at the nest since my last report. | ||||||
| April 1 | 9045 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy B: Monday, April 1 Bad storm last night with high winds. I compared photos today with ones taken yesterday and the nest appears to be intact. I didn’t see the female but the male was bringing in more sticks. | ||||||
| April 2 | 6211 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: observed Lucy in the nest while walking toward the tree. By the time I got closer, she had submerged herself into the nest. I was lucky enough to get a photo before she did that. No sign of Ricky. | ||||||
| April 2 | 2514 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | 1 | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: Early this morning, a check of the webcam showed Bea in the incubation position. A few hours later, she briefly stood and one egg was revealed. | ||||||
| April 2 | 9408 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Karen R reports: spotted an adult flying away from nest | ||||||
| April 2 | 4668 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Marie M reports: I saw the pair on the nest at Honey Horn! Looks like they are bringing nesting material. So good to see. NOTE: Marie returned to the nest several hours later and no osprey seen that time. She was not sure if one or both were deep in the nest and just weren't visible. There is a camera for this nest, but it needs to be fixed. | ||||||
| April 2 | 2549 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Karen R reports: No changes- still no activity | ||||||
| April 2 | 8990 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Alan B: Today April 2 I observed the osprey pair showing incubation behavior. I have some photos and will send you a couple later today. I also talked with someone who lives on the street and he reported (like I did yesterday to you) that he hadn’t seen the birds in several weeks. Well, they’re back and I just watched them trading places in the nest! Yay! | ||||||
| April 2 | 7147 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Carol B: I spoke to Denny baer yesterday, because he lives right across from the nest. He said he has seen a pair of ospreys at the nest. My timing must be bad. I am going to check myself soon | ||||||
| April 2 | 7016 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary K: Nest 7016: On April 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM, one osprey was observed sitting in the nest. It had a dirty necklace band so it’s probably a female. | ||||||
| April 2 | 7293 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary K: Nest 7293: On April 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM, one osprey was observed standing on the structure above the nest. | ||||||
| April 2 | 9045 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy B: Wednesday, April 2 Checked on the nest by boat late afternoon. The female was sitting on a branch just above the nest. Didn’t see the male. | ||||||
| April 2 | 8034 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 3/28 4:52-58pm - one flying from tree across lagoon onto tree 100ft away from nest,then standing there 4/2,1, 3/31,29 5:05-10pm - nothing to see/hear (incubation or abandoned?) | ||||||
| April 3 | 8691 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 4/3 6:00-8:35am - at dawn 6:39am she soft chirping in nest,he standing on edge of nest & in/out several times,she in nest entire time(incubation?),constantly soft chirping till he out; when intruder attacking him,he flapping / chasing it / grabbing each other,almost crashing to ground,later intruder back/attacking him again,he chasing it away,then left. 4/2 6:00-8:40am - 7:09am she flying in nest with soft chirping,later intruder flying around & attacking her 3 times,each time she flapping it out,then flying out to chase it away with his help,then both left, toward end she back nest with long stick then standing on top of bps tree. 4/1 6:00-8:40am - at dawn he standing on rest tree,right before sunrising she flying in nest & stay in to end,after she in he trying to make love but unsuccessful,after stay with her short time,he left.at end he back making love with her. 3/31 6:00-8:40am - 7:03am both flying around then left,15m both flying in nest,later he flying on rest tree then he flying back / making love with her then left,she making arrangement in nest,also 2 stick deliveries. 3/30 6:00-8:40am - 7:05am she flying on small branch right above nest,2m later he flying in nest & she constantly soft chirping till he left,55m later he back / making love with her on the branch / left,towards end she flying on eat tree,then he back / making love on branch then both back in nest. 3/29 6:00-8:35am - 7:05am she flying on small branch right above nest,a few min later he flying in / standing on side branch of nest,she constantly soft chirping, later she come down in nest for 15m then she making stick delivery,after her 2nd stick delivery,he making love with her,then flying out,she making arrangement constantly,then making 2 more stick deliveries,he back making love with her at end. 4:45pm - one standing in nest 3/28 6:05-8:45am - 7:08am she flying in nest,10m later he flying in / making love with her,then she constantly soft chirping till he left,she making stick delivery 3 times,at end he back / making love with her. | ||||||
| April 3 | 9711 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 4/3 9:00-15am,5:45pm - she standing tall in nest with soft chirping 9:45am - she standing tall in nest with soft chirping while he standing on rest tree 3:15pm - one standing on rest tree 4/1 9:08-12am,4:05pm - she standing tall in nest with soft chirping 3/31 4:05pm - one standing on rest tree 3/30 9:00-15am - she standing tall in nest with soft chirping 3/29 10:10am - both standing tall in nest & she constantly soft chirping 1:15pm - one standing in nest 3/28 11:18am,3:10pm - one standing tall in nest 5:45pm - one standing on rest tree | ||||||
| April 3 | 7442 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 4/3 9:00am - she soft chirping in nest occasionally while he standing on rest tree 9:45am - one standing on branch above nest 4/2 9:45am - she soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree 4:10pm - one standing on rest tree 4/1 9:08am - he standing on rest tree 3:15pm - she soft chirping in nest 3/30 9:00-10am - one standing on rest tree 11:05am,12:00pm - one standing on branch above nest 3/29 8:50am - one standing on branch above nest 3/28 9:00,10:18am - one standing on branch above nest 3/31 bypass 5 times - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| April 3 | 9434 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Ellen S: Last week Mama had just been sitting near the nest on a branch. I saw Mama sitting in her nest yesterday! Dad flew over my head with a nice big fish. I think it was a bass. It has been a bit busy here, but I will try to get a picture soon. She has also been very vocal. | ||||||
| April 3 | 8215 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy K: I've been out of town for a while. We are back and still no Osprey in nest. I'll watch to see if any are around our area during the next few days. | ||||||
| April 3 | 7763 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Marge I: I did not see the female but believe she is incubating the eggs. A second bird flew into the tree but I did not see if he was carrying anything like a fish. | ||||||
| April 3 | 7864 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 4/3 9:30am,4:40pm - one flying out of nest tree 10:00am - one sitting in nest 4:30pm - he flying in nest with fish, then she flying out with fish 4/2 10:43am - she soft chirping in nest 4/1 1:30pm - one standing low in nest 3/31 9:30-40am - one standing on branch right above nest 3/30 9:30am - she soft chirping in nest 9:40am - one flying out of nest,another standing on side branch of nest 3/29 bypass 6 times - nothing to see/hear 3/28 9:35am - she standing low/sitting in nest (incubation?) 3:55pm - she soft chirping in nest | ||||||
| April 4 | 9045 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy B: Thursday, April 4 I visited in the morning and the Osprey were very active. The male was bringing in multiple loads of nesting material, primarily spanish moss while the female sat on her branch just above the nest. At one point he stopped to mate with her and then continued his nest building activities. | ||||||
| April 4 | 7858 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Kathy A: I'm a bit more certain of incubation at 7858. Their behavior is very typical of past years - one osprey is in the nest when I check with her head or feathers barely visible above the nest and if Dad is not there at first he usually shows up and sits on the limb right by Mom. (I've also observed this behavior since Tues Apr 2 when I returned to HHI) | ||||||
| April 4 | 4074 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Christine B: April 4.2025 Nest #4074 This evening I observed one Osprey in the nest. her head was bobbing looking all around . I could only see her face and head. My first impression was that this was a hatchling. I hope to verify this observation soon. A minute later an adult Osprey flew in , landed and perched below the nest on the tower. | ||||||
| April 4 | 6981 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Christine B: April 4,2025 Nest #6981 I observed one Osprey in the nest. She was standing on the outer right side of the nest. No other activity was observed. | ||||||
| April 4 | 12235 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | John C: 7142 no activity at old nest but new nest across pond complete ,female recumbent on it , male in a nearby tree watching and occasionally vocalizing. | ||||||
| April 4 | 7757 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | John C: 7757 osprey male I think standing on side of nest for about ten minutes looking down and in. I couldn't see another osprey in nest but it is a large nest. He flew off over pond. I'll keep an eye on it. | ||||||
| April 4 | 7632 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | John C: 7632 female in nest but not recumbent. Did not see male. I'll keep you posted. | ||||||
| April 4 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | 3 | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Sandra P reports: Oprah with her 3 eggs. | ||||||
| April 4 | 2518 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Santa P reports: Checked nest with binoculars. Could not see osprey in the nest. This doesn’t mean that the female is not sitting on her eggs, possibly too deep to see her. | ||||||
| April 5 | 9248 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Diane H: I'm excited to report activity by my nest today: 4/5/25 from 10:00 am to 10:20 am. First noticed that the nest seemed empty when I arrived. I was admiring its construction (including what looked like a long kite tail flapping in the breeze from it), when I spotted one adult (MO) perched nearby on another floodlight pole. She was pecking at something between her feet (feeding?), but there was no nest at this perch. I then spotted PO flying in from a distance. I was watching to see if he would fly to their nest or to MO's new perch. He flew off without stopping, but a mid-sized bird (about half the size of MO) flew in and perched beside MO. I couldn't determine what kind of bird, but then 3 more of the same size flew in and joined them on the perch! I watched MO pass something from her beak/mouth to bird #1. After less than a minute, all 4 visitors flew off to another nearby floodlight perch. MO remained on her new perch, and did not appear to be disturbed by the visitors. I was so excited, thinking that these were osprey fledglings, but now I am not so sure. I didn't notice white heads. It also seems kind of early. What do you think? Do ospreys hang out with other bird species? Or might these 4 perch visitors be fledglings? | ||||||
| April 5 | 9117 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Kathy A: There is a lot of ongoing activity at 9117 (but I'm probably seeing so much because I'm able to observe it so frequently - it's just outside my window). I see both osprey in the nest sometimes and often one laying low with head barely visible above the nest rim. But sometimes I only see Dad on the limb beside the nest. Occasionally they're both still flying back and forth and fiddling with sticks and pulling at spanish moss but the fact that one is often low in the nest, makes me think there is possibly incubation. (I've observed this behavior since Tues Apr 2 when I returned to HHI) | ||||||
| April 5 | 2583 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Wendy D: April 6th Larissa was at the nest, but again standing up so I don't believe there are any eggs yet. | ||||||
| April 5 | 9045 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy B: Saturday, April 5 Female Osprey was sitting above the nest. Did not see the male. | ||||||
| April 5 | 11220 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Theo G reports: this continues to be a challenging nest to observe. There is no visible activity within the nest (which is very deep and far away). The male osprey is perched on a branch in the nesting tree. There is no way to determine if incubation has been initiated. | ||||||
| April 6 | 2514 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | 2 | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Joanne V reports: 2 eggs are visible via the webcam | ||||||
| April 6 | 11231 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: upon approaching the nest, I saw an osprey fly away from the nest. About 5 minutes later, the male returned with a long strand of Spanish moss. He remained in the nest and shortly thereafter, the female returned to the nest, also with nesting material. This pair appears to be a young couple-perhaps their first nest together as mates. The nest itself is in a vulnerable spot on a lower branch, not well supported by other surrounding branches. Material can be easily blown away by a strong wind. But this couple appears persistent. | ||||||
| April 6 | 2521 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: When I arrived at the nest, papa osprey was sitting on a branch in a tree not far from the nesting structure. This structure is very high and it is not possible to view the mama when she is deep in the nest incubating. The fact that papa was nearby indicates the likelihood eggs are still being incubated. Based on the timeline, hatching could occur within the next few weeks. The photo is of papa. | ||||||
| April 6 | 9045 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy B: Sunday, April 6 Morning visit and both Osprey were at the site. Saw more nest building. Incubation does not appear to have started. | ||||||
| April 6 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: watched Sammie for an hour while at the nearby gym. She is clearly in incubation position. She repositioned a couple of times, but never left the nest. Sam was no where in sight. Calling today’s date of 4/6/25 for incubation initiation. | ||||||
| April 7 | 2514 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | 3 | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: using the webcam and blog from Palmetto Electric, there are now 3 eggs visible in the nest. | ||||||
| April 7 | 5395 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: I could hear MO chirping away even before I reached the nesting tree. She was very vocal for at least 10 minutes. I could just barely see the top of her head in the nest. Clearly she is still incubating. No sign of PO today, but a friend told me she saw him bringing a fish to the nest a few days ago. | ||||||
| April 7 | 7763 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Marge I: On April 7 at 2pm a friend checked the nest. He did not see any birds but heard a bird calling from the nest. | ||||||
| April 8 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: April 8, 2025 11:20-11:58 AM Sheila Broadbent 2 N N Observations/ Picture: Nest #2515 – 11:20 AM: Sammie was on nest and Sam in nearby snag when I arrived. Sam and Sammie would occasionally give single chirps. Sammie seemed to be in flat back position and as she was observed, her feathers started to stand up and a short time later feathers laid back down. I suspect she may have been laying an egg. She sat quietly for a while then started to gently chirp while facing Sam. Her chirps became more frequent and louder while she looked at Sam. 11:58 Sam came to nest and there was mating. | ||||||
| April 8 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: April 8, 2025 12:00-12:30 PM Sheila Broadbent 2 N N Observations/ Picture: Nest #2515 – 12:00 PM: Sam made two short forays for more nesting material. He remained at the nest working on nesting arrangement and trying to snap off some twigs sticking out while Sammie observed. Sam and Sammie both vocalized loudly when another pair of osprey flew overhead and then flew away. Sam left the nest about 12:25 and flew from the area. Sammie spent some time preening and was still standing in nest when I left at 12:30 PM. | ||||||
| April 8 | 9045 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy B: Tuesday, April 8 Female was sitting on the top of the middle of the nest. She sat for several minutes and then flew off. I did not see the male. | ||||||
| April 8 | 4175 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sue F reports: 4/2 1:19 & 2:28 nothing 4/6 3:21 & 5:32 nothing 4/8 8:49 & 1:42 nothing NOTE: This nest has not been productive for many years now. | ||||||
| April 8 | 9196 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sue F reports: 4/2 1:19 & 2:28 nothing 4/6 3:21 & 5:32 nothing 4/8 8:49 & 1:42 nothing NOTE: This nest has not been productive for years | ||||||
| April 9 | 11221 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Paul P reports: 4/9/25 7:25am Saw PO on the tree next to the nest tree. After watching for about 5 minutes I saw MO moving in the nest. I could see her moving around for about 15 seconds and then she dropped down into the nest and was not visible for the next 10 minutes. | ||||||
| April 10 | 8691 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 4/10 5:59-8:35am - at 6:21am/before dawn,she a little chirping in nest,10m later he flying in nest for short time then left,toward end she soft chirping when he flying in nest with fish,she flying out of nest with fish onto eat tree,while she eating fish,he slowly move around/sitting till she finish eating,he standing with soft chirping till she back in nest,then he standing on edge of nest/side branch,she sitting in nest (incubation) 4/9 5:55-8:35am - at 6:25am/before dawn,she a little chirping in nest,20m later he flying in nest,15m later on nearby tree for long time then back in nest with stick,she standing in nest entire time,constantly soft chirping while he around,toward end they side by side in nest,when intruder flying from their back/attacking him,he flapping it out,then both flying out to chase it away,both back in nest making love. 4/8 5:50-8:35am - at 6:20am/before dawn,she soft chirping in nest,she standing in nest entire time,he in nest most of time,only out twice,they make love once. 4/7 5:50-9:00am - at 6:44am/dawn she flying in nest followed by him with soft chirping,she staying in nest entire time,constantly soft chirping while he around,after he staying in nest 20m,he out then on nearby tree for 15m then back in nest then left 4/6 6:00-8:35am - at 6:30am/before dawn,she soft chirping in nest while he standing on branch above nest,she standing low in nest entire time & constantly soft chirping when he around,he in nest most of time,only quick out/in a few times. 4/5 5:50-8:25am - at 6:47am/dawn she flying in nest followed by him,they making love,then he staying in for 5m then out /on nearby tree then back / making love again,5m later repeat this cycle again (wow,3 loves in 19m),she stay in nest whole time,soft chirping as soon as he in,he in nest most time & left at end. 5:15pm - she standing tall in nest with soft chirping 4/4 6:00-8:35am - at dawn 6:40am jjone flying around / touching nest / left,10m later both back in nest,then making love,she stay in nest entire time,soft chirping while he standing on edge of nest most of time,only out/on rest tree once,at end they making love again. Jin & Larry | ||||||
| April 10 | 7442 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 4/10 9:55,10:12am - one standing on rest tree 4/9 9:08am - one self-cleaning on rest tree 4/4 9:06am - one standing on rest tree 4/8,7,6,5 bypass 5 times - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| April 10 | 7864 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 4/10 4:25pm - she soft chirping in nest 4/8 9:25am - she soft chirping in nest 4/7 10:52am - one standing on branch above nest 4/6 10:50am - one standing on branch above nest 4/5 9:25am - she soft chirping in nest while he standing on branch above nest 4/4 9:23am - one standing on branch above nest 4:30pm - one self-cleaning on branch above nest 4/9 bypass 5 times - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| April 10 | 8034 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 4/10,8 around 5pm - nothing to see/hear 4/5 4:52-58pm - one flying from rest tree onto tree 200ft away from nest,then standing there 4/9,7,6,4 4:52-58pm - water too low / too windy to kayak there | ||||||
| April 10 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | 3 | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: on watching the live webcam, saw a “new” male trying to move in. Oprah has been off her eggs and “faced off” the new male , kicking him out. She even covered her eggs. | ||||||
| April 10 | 9711 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 4/10 8:55,9:12pm - one standing in nest 3:25pm - one standing on rest tree 6:10pm - one flying out of nest,another standing on rest tree 4/9 1:40pm - one standing in nest 4/8 9:00,10:07,10:50am - one standing in nest 4/7 9:05,10:10,11:30am,1:30,3:30pm - she standing in nest with soft chirping 4/6 11:07am,1:05pm - she standing in nest with constantly soft chirping 1:30pm - one standing in nest 4/5 9:02-08am,2:25pm - she standing in nest with constantly soft chirping 3:20pm - both standing on rest tree,she soft chirping 4/4 9:07-12,10:58am - she standing nest with constantly soft chirping 3:40pm - one standing in nest 4:25pm - she flying in nest with soft chirping while he flying into nest with stick 5:20pm - one standing on nest tree | ||||||
| April 11 | 4668 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Marie M reports: I was at Honey Horn at noon. I observed one osprey on the nest. After about 15 minutes it flew off into the woods. I returned at 2 pm. The nest was empty and no activity for the next 15 minutes. | ||||||
| April 11 | 7016 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary K: On April 11, 2025 at 11:57 AM, one osprey was observed sitting high in the nest. It had a clear white chest so it’s probably a male. It now appears both a male and a female have been observed at this nest. | ||||||
| April 11 | 7293 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary K: Nest 7293: On April 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM, one osprey was observed standing on the structure above the nest. | ||||||
| April 11 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: Nest #2515 – 3:35 PM: Osprey sitting low in nest and did some preening. It shifted a bit in the nest then it put its head down and body rocked side to side (like when a bird settles onto eggs). The head popped up. At this point only the head and wing tips were visible. There was no sign of second osprey. | ||||||
| April 12 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | 3 | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: It looks like Oscar and Oprah’s current clutch may be coming to an end. I’ve checked many times since I (Thursday). The eggs are now strewn around the nest and I don’t believe they have been incubated since at least Thursday afternoon. Am still seeing a pair of Osprey standing and actively looking around and then a single male at the nest at other times. The single male was digging and pushing center nest material and eggs outward this morning. | ||||||
| April 12 | 5395 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: just a quick check. MO was only partially visible in the nest. I could see the top of her tail feathers. She is still incubating. No sign of PO. | ||||||
| April 12 | 2512 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Robin S reports: I have been back to the nest 4 times this month and have seen no activity. I am hoping someone is down in the nest and I can’t see him/her. I have been visiting on the weekends. I stay for at least 15 minutes at each visit. | ||||||
| April 12 | 9045 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy B: Wednesday, April 12 Bother Osprey were at the nesting site this afternoon. Mating again. | ||||||
| April 12 | 9059 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | MAT reports: Today, 4/12/25, Hilton Head Island SC - No signs of Lovey or Thurston - no photos taken | ||||||
| April 13 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | 3 | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: Oprah & Oscar look like they’re trying to start a new clutch. Note: The 3 eggs now look to be scattered about. Unclear about their viability as they have been left unattended for a couple of days. | ||||||
| April 13 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | 3 | N | ||
| Note: | The attached screenshot photo from the webcam shows 2 of the eggs clearly visible. The 3rd egg was seen later behind where Oscar is standing by the edge. Originally, all 3 eggs were toward center of the nest. Sandra P (the assigned monitor) reported today, “I am concerned about Ospreys eggs. I think I see one at the bottom of this photos. She is often gone and not sitting on the eggs.? Yesterday both were just standing in the nest. I have noticed from the beginning two big pieces of wood in the nest. At times Oprah would try to move it . I hope the other two eggs aren’t under the wood …. She never leaves this eggs for long in the past and nest week, Number 1 egg should be hatching. Just have to wait and see.. | ||||||
| April 13 | 9248 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Diane H: Observation on 4/13 from 10:15 am to 10:45 am. No activity at the nest. No sighting of adult ospreys. ☹️I'll continue to monitor, in hopes that the nest will remain active. | ||||||
| April 13 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: Nest #2515 – 11:10 PM: One osprey hunkered way down in nest – only head and wing tips visible. 12 PM Sammie still on nest and Sam flew in. He seemed to drop something off but it was not clear what it was. He flew off immediately to a neighboring pine. Sammie made loud vocalizations for at least ten minutes while Sam stayed in the tree. I left at this point. Based on Sammie’s behavior and nest positioning over last three days, I suspect there is at least one egg in the nest. | ||||||
| April 13 | 9045 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy B: Sunday, April 13 Morning visit. The female was on her perch above the nest. The male flew in with more nesting material. | ||||||
| April 13 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | 3 | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: just logged onto the live webcam and neither Oprah nor Oscar was in the nest. No eggs were visible. If they are still in the nest, they are covered up with sticks. This nest will probably need to be designated as a “failure” as of April 13th. I will hold off making it official and Sandra will continue to monitor with updates. | ||||||
| April 14 | 8215 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Kathy K: I see Osprey flying around, but no one seems to be using our nest. | ||||||
| April 14 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: Initially thought Sammie was in nest incubating, but now think it might have been Sam. The mate flew in and then they traded places. It looks like in the final pics it’s Sam that flew out as I don’t see markings on the chest. | ||||||
| April 14 | 9408 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Karen R reports: no new activity or sightings. | ||||||
| April 14 | 8215 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Osprey had been flying around. Today was the first day one sat in the nest. The other was flying around | ||||||
| April 14 | 8034 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 4/14 5:12pm - she soft chirping in nest (Yes) 4/11 5:07pm - she soft chirping in nest (incubation?) 4/17,16,13,12 around 5:05-25pm - nothing to see/hear 4/15 around 5pm - too windy to kayak there | ||||||
| April 15 | 8215 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | I never saw much activity after April 14. The two Osprey I saw in the nest never returned. | ||||||
| April 15 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | 3 | N | ||
| Note: | Sandra P reprots: I watched the nest yesterday and both ospreys in there, standing over the eggs. This photo is Oprah. Oscar was there and flew away. And just now Oprah flew away. 10:30am. Will see when she returns. According to my calculations egg #1 should be hatching soon. Unfortunately it may be a failed nest this year. NOTE: 3 eggs were laid. In this picture it is difficult to see the 3rd, so unclear if it is still in the nest. | ||||||
| April 15 | 7442 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 4/15 11:09am - she soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree 4/14 8:50am - one standing on rest tree 4/13 9:50am - one standing on rest tree 6:00pm - he flying in nest with fish,she flying out with fish onto nearby tree 4/12 9:05am - one standing on rest tree 4/17,16,11 bypass 5 times - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| April 15 | 9045 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Kathy B: Tuesday, April, 15 Both Osprey were flying around the nest. The female then landed and settled deep into the nest with only her head visible. Perhaps incubation has begun! | ||||||
| April 15 | 9137 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Carol U reports: 3/23/25 9 am No birds on nest. I did see a bird fly off the nest as I approached. 3/30/25 11:15 am No birds on or near nest. 4/2/25 1:30 pm No birds observed on nest or in the area 4/5/25 2:30 pm Bird flew off the nest but no other activity seen 4/7/25 3:00 pm No birds on nest or in the trees 4/11/25 12:30 No birds observed 4/13/25 1:00 pm No birds observed 4/15/25 2:00 pm Bird observed in a tree near the nest. No partner seen. | ||||||
| April 16 | 7864 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 4/16 9:25,9:55am - one sitting in nest 4/15 9:30,9:55am - she soft chirping in nest 4:44pm - he flying in nest with fish,then she flying out with fish onto nearby tree 4/14 10:50am - she soft chirping in nest 4/12 9:25am - she soft chirping in nest 4:30pm - she flying out of nest with fish,then eating on nearby tree 4/11 9:30am - she soft chirping in nest 4/17 bypass 5 times - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| April 16 | 2517 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sandra P reports: This is the latest photo . Sadly only one egg remains and it looks broken. Yesterday they were both in the nest , left around 7 pm and never returned. There were 2 eggs in nest. We can close the nest. I am truly surprised this happened after watching them for several years. I am heartbroken. NOTE: As of 4/5, there were three eggs. Then something happened, 4/13, there was only one egg. We did have a bad storm and I thought that may have been an issue? Starting on 4/13, both ospreys would come and go and often they were together in the nest, but standing over the egg/ eggs (2), never sitting on them. They did that for 2 days and on 4/15, Oscar flew away and than Oprah and it’s been empty since. I went back and looked at my notes from 2017, a long time so it makes it more disappointing…. As I watched them this year, I saw the change of behavior and felt something was not right. Oprah stopped sitting on the eggs. | ||||||
| April 16 | 9196 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sue F reports: Amazingly I am now seeing an osprey! I pass this nest usually 4 to 6 times a week. Of course even with that, I am only seeing it for a couple of seconds. Definitely not the best way to observe it. 4/14 2:16 pm There was one standing on the nest. Not much of a nest but definitely something 4/15 9:14 am There was a bird sitting on the nest. 4/16 12:13 pm. There was a bird sitting on the nest. | ||||||
| April 16 | 7763 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Marge I: Since my last report I have checked my nest twice. Once I saw the male in the tree next to the nest. On 4/16 I didn’t see anything at first but then saw her flip out her back feathers. So she is still deep in the next but I can’t tell if we have a baby yet. | ||||||
| April 16 | 9022 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Diane R reports: It's been very hard to tell exactly what has been happening in our nest due to it's shape. We definitely observed mating but after that it was just best guess on when Daisy started sitting on eggs and when they hatched. What we observed yesterday was Duke bringing food to the nest and Daisy appeared to be standing in the nest to feed her chicks. There are so many birds chirping in the area it's impossible to tell how many chicks there are. We will now start watching for little heads to pop up. | ||||||
| April 16 | 2514 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | 3 | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: observation via the webcam, Bea flew into the nest and landed close to the 3 visible eggs. | ||||||
| April 17 | 8691 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 4/17 5:58-8:35am - 6:50am she flying out of nest with soft chirping,after big circling she back in nest with constantly soft chirping,later he flying pass nest landing on top of bps tree then left;at 8:05am he flying in nest with fish then sitting in nest,she flying out with fish then eating on eat tree then left,at end they flying together around. 4/16 5:59-8:35am - 6:49am she soft chirping in nest then flying out with soft chirping then big circling around 6 times in 10m then back in nest,later out of nest flying around twice then back in nest (repeat this again).he standing on rest tree for a while then on top of.bps tree then left. 4/15 5:58-8:35am - 6:45am she soft chirping in nest while he passing,repeat this again,later he flying in nest then left,repeat this 2 more times,at 8:08am he back in nest with fish & she out of nest with fish onto eat tree for 3 min then left & he sitting in nest,25m later she back in nest swap with him,he move to side branch. 4/14 5:58-8:35am - 6:50am,she soft chirping in nest while he passing,repeat this again,later he flying in nest for 5m then left,at 8am he back in nest then, she out of nest & self-cleaning on eat tree for 10m then back in nest,he move to side branch then left. 4/13 5:59-8:35am - 6:45am,she soft chirping in nest while he flying around,10m later she flying out of nest with soft chirping onto top of bps tree,10m he standing on low branch of same tree,she stay on same tree for 1h,then back in nest with soft chirpng then out / in 2 more times,after she back on bps tree,he back on same tree too. towards end she back in nest,15m later he left. 4/12 5:59-8:35am - 6:39am/at dawn,she flying out of nest with soft chirping onto top of bps tree,10m he standing on mid branch of same tree for 10m/left then on rest tree/left,she stay on same tree for 1h40m,then back in nest. 5:10pm - one standing on edge of nest 4/11 5:59-8:35am - 6:38am/at dawn,she soft chirping in nest then flying on top of bps tree while he standing on mid branch of same tree, both stay there for 1h,then she back in nest & he still on that bps tree | ||||||
| April 17 | 9711 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: (incubation: 4/11) 4/17 8:50,9:10,9:45am - she standing with soft chirping in nest 11:05am - she soft chirping in nest while he flying into nest 3:15am - she soft chirping in nest while he eating on rest tree 4:05pm - she sittng with soft chirping in nest 4/16 9:10,9:45am,6:05pm - she standing with soft chirping in nest 3:40pm - she soft chirping in nest while he flying circles over lagoon 4/15 11:11am - she soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree 1:20,3:30pm - one sitting in nest 4/14 9:05,11:00am,4:30,6:10pm - one standing on rest tree 1:30pm - she soft chirping in nest 3:35pm - one sitting in nest 4/13 9:18am,1:20,3:40,6:00pm - one standing in nest 9:50am - two standing in nest,she soft chirping 4/12 9:08am - one sitting in nest 11:10am,3:20pm - one standing in nest 6:20pm - he flying with fish onto rest tree,then eating and she standing on edge of nest with soft chirping 4/11 9:20,10:40,10:00am - she soft chirping in nest 4:10pm - one standing in nest 6:05pm - one standing in nest,another flying out of rest tree | ||||||
| April 18 | 12235 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | John C: 12235 No osprey on the nest but two in tree nearby vocalizing. | ||||||
| April 18 | 7757 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | John C: 7757 no osprey activity on or near nest. | ||||||
| April 18 | 7632 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | N | ||
| Note: | John C: 7632 no osprey on the nest but two vocalizing in nearby tree. Homeowner said one was at the nest earlier that morning. | ||||||
| April 18 | 2508 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Carol U reports: 4/1/25 11:40 No birds seen 4/3/25 9 am No birds seen 4/5/25 3:50 No birds observed 4/7/25 2 pm No birds 4/8/25 10:30 No birds 4/10/ 25 9 am No birds 4/13/25 1 pm No birds 4/15/25 10:15 No birds 4/18/25 12:10 No birds NOTE: There have been no sightings of Osprey on or near this nest since 3/17/25 when both birds were photographed. Since I go past this nest almost daily, I will continue to observe and if any activity occurs I will report it. If no activity by mid-May, I’ll consider the nest abandoned. NOTE: Last year this happened and another pair came to this nest mid summer but didn’t stay. | ||||||
| April 18 | 9045 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Kathy B: Friday, April 18 One Osprey was deep in the nest (used my spotting scope today). Another Osprey flew onto the nearby perch and then they appeared to change places and one of the Osprey flew away, the other remaining deep into the nest. | ||||||
| April 19 | 8990 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Alan B: Birds are incubating every day this month so far. | ||||||
| April 19 | 2518 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sandra P reports: Looked at nest thru binoculars. Could not see any movement. Again the nest is high and female may be laying on eggs ? | ||||||
| April 20 | 2514 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | 3 | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: Both Bea & Jasper are in the nest. The 3 eggs are obstructed by the pair . Looks like Bea may be sitting on them. | ||||||
| April 21 | 2549 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: Drove by the nest on the expressway. Saw one osprey sitting on the sign post right next to the nest. As I was traveling in the car, I could not determine male or female or see into the nest. A hatching will only be determined with this nest if and when chicks are visible in the nest. | ||||||
| April 21 | 7016 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Mary K: Nest 7016: On April 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM one osprey was observed sitting in the nest in the incubating position. | ||||||
| April 21 | 7293 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary K: Nest 7293: On April 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM two eagles were observed sitting on the structure above the nest. | ||||||
| April 22 | 4668 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Marie M reports: Arrived at 9:20. Saw no birds. Came out at 9:25 am, saw one osprey on the platform. Seemed to be looking around. Observed again at 9:42. The nest is empty. | ||||||
| April 22 | 9408 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Karen R reports no activity | ||||||
| April 23 | 5395 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: just a quick observation today. All very quiet, but did see one tail extended above the nest top. I suspect MO is still incubating. It should not be too much longer before a hatching occurs. | ||||||
| April 23 | 9089 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jean F reports: Unless you happened to have seen any activity around my nest I’m going to declare it non active. I stop by a few times a week to wait and observe. Nothing. Bummer. Oh well - next year! | ||||||
| April 23 | 2512 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Robin S reports: I go by my nest daily as I can see it when I enter our community and still no sign of action or ospreys. | ||||||
| April 23 | 6211 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: quick observation today. I could just about see two sets of tails reaching up above the nest. Given this, I speculate that both Lucy & Ricky were together fairly deep in the nest. Good indication that eggs are still incubating. Based on estimated initiation for incubation, chicks should be hatching fairly soon. | ||||||
| April 23 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: 3:30 PM: Sammie low in nest incubating and Sam flies in with small fish for her. Sammie takes fish to nearby pine tree and Sam settles in to incubate. Sammie eats her fish, chirping periodically. She mantles and chirps more loudly as several crows start to move closer to her. Crows fly off after the fish is gone. Sammie returns to nest 3:55 to incubate and Sam flies to nearby pine. | ||||||
| April 23 | 9059 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | MAT reports: have been by there many times over the past week - No signs of Lovey or Thurston - no photos taken. I believe we can take this nest off as not viable... I will continue to check periodically, but I don't have any hopes of seeing anything. | ||||||
| April 23 | 8034 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 4/23 5:10pm - she soft chirping in nest 4/21 5:05-10pm - she soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree 4/19 5:15pm - one standing on tree 100ft away from nest 4/18 5:05pm - one standing on tree 100ft away from nest 4/20 around 5:05-25pm - nothing to see/hear 4/24,22 around 5pm - lagoon water too low/too windy to kayak there | ||||||
| April 24 | 8691 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 4/24 5:55-8:30am - 6:47am she standing in nest & he flying in nest & swap with her,she flying out then on rest tree for 15m then swap with him,he self-clean on rest tree for long time then back in nest & swap again,she on rest tree for 10m then back in nest to end,he back on rest tree for short time then left. 4/23 5:55-8:30am - 7:00am she soft chirping in nest while he flying into nest then sitting after she left,20m later she back in nest then soft chirping when he standing on rest tree,later he left & she quiet in nest to end. 4/22 5:55-8:30am - 6:50am she moving around with a little soft chirping in nest,10m later he flying onto branch above nest with fish,she constantly soft chirping while he eating above,after eat whole fish he swap with her in nest,she flying out onto eat tree & self-cleaning,then she flying out & grab bark from tree then bring it back in nest,then he on side branch then on rest tree / out / back on rest tree then out again;toward end she out of nest also,then she flying back right before intruder landing on branch above nest,in no time he flying back / chasing it away then left. 4/21 5:58-8:35am - 6:46am/sunrising she flying on rest tree,10m later he high chirping then flying out of nest,then she back sitting in nest,later he back on branch above nest,then making stick delivery 3 times,she soft chirping constantly while he around,then she flying out/back with big moss,but it's too heavy,she drop it on eat tree,after she back in nest,he out / flying back with big stick & moss,he stop by eat tree,after 2 circlings finally he bring it in nest,then left. 4/20 5:55-8:30am - 7:20am she soft chirping in nest while he flying into nest then sitting after she left,8m later she back in nest then soft chirping when he move to side branch for 5m then left no return;later intruder flying into nest,she flapping it away,then flying out,high chirping on rest tree then flying into nest while intruder passing nest tree. 4/19 5:58-8:35am - 6:48am/sunrising she soft chirping in nest while he flying around then into nest then left(repeat this again later),then she flying out / back with stick,later 2 crows flying around rest tree she flying out with high chirping & chasing them away then back in nest.toward end he back with stick then left,at end he back in nest with fish,then sitting in nest after she left with fish. 4/18 5:58-8:35am - 7:00am she flying into nest & sitting in nest, 50m later he flying in nest swap with her,she out for 25m then back in nest/sitting,he move on side branch & she soft chirping then flying out,after big circling she back in nest & swap with him,he move on side branch again (repeat this 3 times),he making stick delivery twice then left. | ||||||
| April 24 | 9117 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Kathy A: At 9117 I mostly see a head or tail feather barely above the nest and sometimes see the mate bring a fish to the nest or trade places with osprey in the nest. Sometimes one mate is there just hanging out on the limb by the nest. | ||||||
| April 24 | 7442 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 3/23 10:42am - she eating fish on rest tree 3/22 10:45am - she standing on rest tree with big fish 4/19 1:45pm - she standing on rest tree 4/18 8:50am - one standing on branch above nest 9:45am - one standing on rest tree 5:55pm - she sitting with soft chirping in nest 4/24,21,20 bypass 5 times - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| April 24 | 2521 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Lisa P reports: After no activity for 10 minutes, 1 adult returned to the nest. However, cannot see any activity within the nest now. Can’t even see the adult. NOTE: Assuming eggs are still incubating, offspring should be visible soon. | ||||||
| April 24 | 9711 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 4/24 1:45,3:40pm - one standing on rest tree 4:25pm - she soft chirping in nest while he high chirping on rest tree 4/23 9:07-10,11:05am - she soft chirping in nest 1:35pm - she soft chirping on rest tree while he standing/eating on same tree 3:25am,4:15pm - one standing on rest tree 4/22 8:45,9:09am - one standing on rest tree 4/21 8:55am - one flying out of nest / onto rest tree 9:10,9:45am - she soft chirping in nest while he eating/standing on rest tree 11:05am - she standing on rest tree 6:05pm - he flying with big fish & she passing him right into nest with soft chirping,then he landing on rest tree,she constantly soft chirping in nest 4/20 9:19,11:25am,4:15,6:00pm - she soft chirping/standing in nest 11:25am,3:30pm - she soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree 4/19 9:45am,1:45,3:40pm - one standing on rest tree 4:20,6:12pm - one standing/sitting in nest 4/18 9:10,9:45am,4:05,5:55pm - one standing in nest 9:45am - one standing on rest tree 1:35,3:20pm - one sitting in nest | ||||||
| April 24 | 7864 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 4/24 1:50pm - she soft chirping in nest 4/23 10:55am - she soft chirping in nest 4/21 1:35pm - one high chirping constantly in nest 4/20 9:35am - she soft chirping in nest 4/19 1:50pm - one standing on rest tree 4/18 9:30-35am - one flying over nest then landing on tree across street(called rest tree),then self-cleaning 4/22 bypass 5 times - nothing to | ||||||
| April 24 | 7842 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Carol M reports: Ok good news. The mother is in the nest. I can see her head popping up occasionally. The male is still around fishing and delivering dinner… waiting for babies I guess . NOTE: a date for incubation initiation has not yet been recorded as the assigned nest monitor has been away for a month. But based on this current observation, it looks like incubation is occurring. Will need to wait for hatching confirmation and can estimate an incubation date from that. | ||||||
| April 24 | 2549 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sue F reports: 4/22 8:35 am an Osprey on the nest 4/23 8:36 am & 5:13 pm. An osprey on the nest. 4/24. 5;29 pm an osprey on the nest. NOTE: The pair has not been observed together in this nest, only a single osprey at various times. This is a tough nest to observe as it’s on an expressway with no good place to stop. Nest checks are drive by. It is a shallow nest, however, so a chick would be clearly visible if there is a successful hatching. | ||||||
| April 24 | 7858 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Kathy A: 7858 I usually see a head or feathers above the rim of the nest but have not seen the mate the last several visits. The osprey in the nest seems content just looking around (not calling) and settles back down flat in the nest. | ||||||
| April 25 | 2514 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: no eggs are visible in the nest. The osprey pair are also no longer in the nest. According to the Palmetto Electric blog, the pair left for 2 days and eggs are no longer incubating. It is unclear what happened to the eggs. | ||||||
| April 26 | 4668 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Marie M reports: Arrived at Honey Horn for Art Market shift at 11:50 am on April 26, 2025. Noticed new sticks on the nest, but no birds. About 1 pm observed one osprey on the nest. He/she was moving sticks around. After about 25 minutes they flew off. Have not returned as of 2:39 pm. | ||||||
| April 27 | 2518 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sandra P reports: 27. Sunday, 4 pm. Checked with binoculars- I could see no Osprey head or activity. No ospreys in the area. Will keep checking. | ||||||
| April 28 | 7229 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | John G: I have been by the nest (7229) four times since my last report and have still seen nothing. | ||||||
| April 28 | 4074 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Christine B: April 28,2025 Nest #4074 At first I observed zero activity in and around this nest. Fifteen minutes into this observation I observed one adult Osprey fly in, circle the nest, hover above the nest for a few seconds. Mom popped up and perched on the corner of the nest. The Dad flew away and mom popped back in the nest and you could no longer see any part of her. | ||||||
| April 28 | 6981 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Christine B: April 28, 2025 Nest# 6981 I spent 15 minutes observing this nest today and did not see any activity in or around this nest today. I will go back tomorrow at a different time. | ||||||
| April 28 | 9137 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Carol U reports: Surprise! We have a mother incubating in the nest. She was hard to see but peeked her head up when I was there this morning.. 4/27/25 1:30 pm No birds seen or heard 428/25 10:30 am Bird on the nest! I’ll start tracking the time when we should see little ones. | ||||||
| April 28 | 7293 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary K: I went to check on nest 7293 again today and saw one eagle sitting on top of the structure above the nest. Looks like the eagle(s) may be keeping the ospreys away. | ||||||
| April 28 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: – 3:35 PM: Sam in nest incubating and Sammie in nearby oak eating a fish. Sammie mantling and chirping due to crow flying in very close nearly touching her back. After about 5 minutes the crow left Sammie alone. Sam started to chirp. Following his head position there were two ospreys flying in different locations nearby. Sam’s warning calls got louder and faster if one of the birds started to come close. They eventually flew farther away and Sam stopped calling. 4:15 PM Sammie came back to the nest for incubating and Sam flew to nearby pine roosting so he could see the nest. | ||||||
| April 29 | 6981 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Christine B: April 29,2025 Nest #6981 I checked on this nest around 3:00 today and I observed Mom with her head down in the nest . I could only see her back moving slightly above the nest. She seemed to be moving something around in the nest. After that activity went on for about 30sec. She disappeared low inside the nest. | ||||||
| April 29 | 9623 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Linda S reports: I’ve been hesitant to report while patiently awaiting some sign of Osprey at or in the nest . I’m not even seeing them in the neighborhood much so if they are nesting, it is a mystery to me. I will continue to check nest but not looking good. | ||||||
| April 30 | 6980 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | Y | U | ||
| Note: | Jeff M reports: Update we have chick(s) but have not been able to verify heads in the nest yet- otherwise all appears well with the nest. | ||||||
| April 30 | 2549 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sue F reports: osprey on nest | ||||||
| May 1 | 8691 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | U | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 5/1 5:50-8:25am - 6:23am he flying in nest & swap with her,she self-clean on eat tree,15m later she back in nest,he flying out,40m later flying back with fish,landing on branch above nest then in nest,she eating fish on low branch of eat tree for 30m,then flying out for a few min,then back on mid branch of eat tree,self-clean / standing on same branch to end,he sitting in nest quietly till toward end he soft chirping occasionally. 4/30 5:55-8:35am - 6:29am he flying in nest & swap with her,she self-clean on eat tree,5m later she back in nest & soft chirping till he left,she moving around in nest,quiet most time,only high chirping while intruder around,at end he flying into nest. 4/29 5:55-8:35am - 6:35am she soft chirping in nest then moving around then sitting,30m later he flying in & she soft chirping constantly till he left,toward end she flying out,he flying with moss in nest,high chirping while intruder around. 4/28 5:55-8:30am - 6:40am he flying in nest,in no time she flying out,5m later she back in nest,then soft chirping till he left 20m later,she stay in nest to end, 4/27 5:55-8:30am - 6:30am he flying in nest & swap with her,she flying on eat tree,5m later she back in nest & soft chirping constantly,he flying on branch above nest & self-clean,1h10m later she flying out,grab bark from tree & back in nest & soft chirping till he flying on rest tree/left, 4/26 5:55-8:30am - 6:30am she soft chirping in nest then flying out,big circling with chirping at least 10 times,he following her on pbs tree for a while then left,she flying around again then landing in nest,she constantly soft chirping in nest for long time,then flying out/back in nest with stick,she stay in nest to end. 4/25 5:55-8:30am - 6:49am he flying in nest & swap with her,she flying out,23m later she back in nest, then soft chirping while he on edge/side branch of nest for long time,she flying out again then back in nest with stick,soft chirping till he left,later he back with tiny stick in nest,then on side branch of nest for a while,then left. | ||||||
| May 1 | 9711 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 5/1 8:45am,1:40,3:30,6:05pm - one standing on rest tree 9:10am - one high chirping in nest,another high chirping on rest tree 11:00am - one eating fish on rest tree 4/30 8:50,9:09am - one eating fish on rest tree 3:45pm - she soft chirping in nest & he high chirping on rest tree 4:20pm - she soft chirping in nest while he eating on rest tree 4/29 6:02-06pm - she soft chirping in nest while he eating fish on rest tree,then he flying in nest with fish then she flying out with fish onto nearby tree 4/28 11:18am,3:40pm - she soft chirping in nest , 4:15pm - one standing on rest tree 6:02-06pm - she soft chirping in nest while he eating fish on rest tree,then he flying in nest with fish then she flying out with fish onto nearby tree 4/27 8:45,9:06am - one standing on rest tree 11:05am - one flying from nest to rest tree 1:30pm - one standing in nest,another standing on rest tree 4/26 9:03am - both standing on rest tree & she soft chirping 4/25 11:15am,4:45pm - she soft chirping in nest , 4:05pm - one standing on rest tree 6:00pm - she eating fish on rest tree | ||||||
| May 1 | 7864 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 5/1 10:30am - one high chirping in nest while intruder nearby 4/29 1:40pm - one high chirping in nest while intruder flying around 4/28 1:40pm - one sitting in nest 4/27 1:40-45pm - he flying into nest with fish,then she flying with fish out of nest onto rest tree,he sitting in nest while she eating 4/26 9:55am - one standing on rest tree 4/25 9:55am - she self-cleaning on rest tree,he high chirping in nest while intruder passing 10:50am - one standing on rest tree 4/30 bypass 5 times - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| May 1 | 6211 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: although marking this nest with no chicks for now, today I could see the top of a head in the nest. The osprey was never up erect enough to determine if it was Lucy or perhaps a hatchling. I will check again in a few days. | ||||||
| May 1 | 2521 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | 1 | young standing | |
| Note: | Joanne V reports: I kept hearing chirps from inside the nest, but saw no birds. Then I spotted an osprey flying about and what appears to be a fledgling, pop up inside the next and began branching. Unfortunately the camera used at the time did not have enough zoom distance for a crisp photo, but the eyes looked orange instead of yellow. The flying Osprey never went into the nest and eventually was out of sight. The “fledgling “ stopped branching and sat for a while. Then submerged deep into the nest out of sight. No other Osprey was visible in the nest. Based on the size and the branching behavior, a hatching date of 4/15 was estimated. | ||||||
| May 1 | 9089 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: swung by this nest today. I immediately heard chirping coming from the direction of the nest. It had initially been thought this nest was abandoned, but think that might have been premature. While no osprey were visible in the nest, it is very deep and very high and tough to get close. There may be incubation occurring. I could not find a way to delete the nest failure on this page. Jean F, the assigned monitor, will continue to check the nest for any progress and will update accordingly. | ||||||
| May 1 | 5395 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: all very quiet during this visit. No visual sightings in or around nest and no chirping sounds. It is suspected that MO is continuing to incubate down low in the nest. I will check again in a few days. | ||||||
| May 1 | 7442 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | U | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: (incubation:3/20, Baby: 4/28) 5/1 3:20,6:03pm - one standing on branch above nest 4/30 8:50,9:10am,6:10pm - she standing on branch above nest 3:43pm - one flying around with fish 4/29 9:00pm - one standing on rest tree 9:30am,4:16,6:00pm - one standing on branch above nest 4/28 9:45am,3:30,4:10pm - she standing on branch above nest (baby?) 4/27 9:40am - one standing on branch above nest 1:30pm - she soft chirping in nest 4/26 9:45pm - she standing on rest tree 4/25 9:05am - she soft chirping in nest 4:50pm - one standing on rest tree | ||||||
| May 1 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: – 3:35 PM: Sammie in nest incubating and Sam in pine preening. Some light chirping from both birds. Sam briefly flew to nest then flew to neighboring oak. When I returned at 5:00 PM, Sammie flew from pine to edge of nest quietly chirping until Sam got up and went to nearby pine. Sammie settled in to incubate. | ||||||
| May 1 | 8034 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | U | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: (incubation:3/23, Baby: 4/28) 5/1 5:10-15pm - one standing in nest & soft chirping occasionally 4/30 5:20pm - one standing on rest tree 4/28 5:03-10pm - he standing on rest tree, she head up/down many times in nest (feeding baby?) 4/29,26 around 5:05-25pm - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| May 2 | 2514 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: while the webcam shows Bea and/or Jasper in the nests at various times throughout the week, today the nest was occupied by vultures. No eggs can be seen. | ||||||
| May 3 | 8990 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Alan B: No chicks yet - maybe next week (36 to 42 days from April 1). Still incubating as of this morning 5/3/25. | ||||||
| May 3 | 11231 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Theo G reports: This nest is fully built but you are no longer able to see into it. Can hear her up there and see her stretch her wings by a quick flight. Havnt seen the male yet. | ||||||
| May 3 | 11220 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Theo G reports: As for the brindle path nest it’s the same as always. Barely see anything except when osprey is on a branch. NOTE: this nest is quite a distance from the nearest viewing point. Unless chicks emerge above the nest, it will be challenging to determine nest productivity. | ||||||
| May 3 | 2515 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Sheila B reports: 11:10 PM: Sammie in nest and Sam in tree preening. Sam flies to nest and Sammie goes to nearby pine. | ||||||
| May 4 | 7016 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | Y | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Mary K: Nest 7016: On May 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM one osprey was observed sitting in the nest. | ||||||
| May 4 | 8028 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary B: Attached is a picture of nest 8028 taken on May 4, 2025. I observed 1 osprey on the nest or on a close branch over the last 3 days. | ||||||
| May 4 | 7293 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Mary K: Nest 7293: On Nay 4, 2025 at 1:19 PM one eagle was observed sitting on the structure above the nest. | ||||||
| May 5 | 2520 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | MAT reports: Nora is still on the nest incubating. I didn't see any evidence of a chick. Nick dropped off a fish and then flew to a nearby tree to preen. I think a chick will be on the way in the next few days. | ||||||
| May 5 | 9434 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Ellen S: Mama is still tending the nest. I have a photo and a video of the nest and very brief movement from mama. | ||||||
| May 5 | 12235 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Jack C: 12235 osprey recumbent on nest second bird on nearby tree vocalizing. 7632 same as 12235 so I believe they are incubating eggs | ||||||
| May 5 | 7757 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Jack C: 7757 nest intact but no activity at nest or nearby. I think the osprey is still on the eagles' nest in SPFP but can't be sure | ||||||
| May 5 | 7763 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Marge I: Went to check on 05/05 around noon. Did not see or hear any birds. I am concerned but obviously will keep checking. | ||||||
| May 5 | 4668 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Marie M reports: 11:35 am. one osprey sitting tall on the platform. He/she is calling out but no other osprey is in sight. Waited 15 minutes and no change. | ||||||
| May 6 | 9196 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sue F reports: 4/30 9:12 Osprey on nest 5/6. 11:37 I think I saw the female hunkered down in the nest but I really can't be sure. NOTE: This nest was marked lost in April, but that might have been premature. Still, there’s little evidence to date that this nest will be productive. | ||||||
| May 6 | 8034 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | 1 | 1 | feeding | |
| Note: | Jin F reports: 5/6 5:19pm - one eat/feeding in nest 5/5 5:20pm - one eat/feeding in nest 5/4 5:40-45pm - one standing in nest, then flapping wings/moving around in nest 5/2 5:10-15pm - one standing in nest | ||||||
| May 7 | 2549 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Karen R reports: no activity NOTE: will close out nest for the season if there continues to be no activity in the next 2 weeks. | ||||||
| May 7 | 9022 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | U | ||
| Note: | Diane R reports: Today I finally saw a little head pop up when Daisy was desperately calling for Duke to make a food delivery. I'm pretty sure I can hear two little voices but can only confirm one because I saw its head | ||||||
| May 7 | 9408 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Karen R reports: no activity NOTE: will close out nest for the season if there continues to be no activity in the next 2 weeks. | ||||||
| May 7 | 7858 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | 1 | young standing | |
| Note: | Kathy A: Great news - we have a baby at nest 7858!!! I observed different behaviors by Mom on 5/2/25 whereby Mom was standing in the nest (not lying down) and moving a lot from side to side (from what appeared to be from one foot to the other) and looking down a lot - and I thought then that maybe she was turning eggs or possibly there was a baby in the nest but I could not confirm either. On 5/5/25 she was standing in the nest and appeared to be eating something - but not the typical feeding of youngsters behavior. On 5/7/25 she was standing in the nest and calling a lot but I didn't see Dad while I was there. Today when I arrived and before I had lifted my camera - Dad arrived carrying a fish and there was a lot of commotion with Mom flapping her wings but he didn't stay and I think he carried the fish off with him. Mom was chewing at and tugging on some sticks in the nest and then she briefly left the nest to retrieve a big stick and place it carefully in the nest. I watched for a long time hoping Dad would return with the meal and eventually glimpsed a slight movement on the left side of the nest opposite where Mom -was standing - thinking it might be just a stick moving as Mom moved about the nest. But after several minutes a little head briefly popped into view!!!! I didn't get a great photo but it does confirm that 7858 has a baby - and right on time - as this nest usually has little ones by Mother's Day. (See photo below) I am sooooooo excited! | ||||||
| May 7 | 2518 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Sandra P reports: Saw one Osprey standing in/ on side of nest | ||||||
| May 8 | 8691 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 5/8 6:00-8:40am - 6:23am he flying in nest & swap with her, she flying onto eat tree,10m later she back in nest, after he left she moving around / sitting in nest,25m later he back swap with her again, she self-clean for 15m & he soft chirping in nest, later high chirping while intruder passing, after he left she flying out / back with big stick in nest & making arrangement / sitting in nest, at end he back in nest also. 5/7 6:00-8:40am - 6:12am/at dawn she soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree, later she flying on rest tree also,20m later he back in nest for eggy sitting 10m,she back in nest swap with him, he back on rest tree again for a while, then he flying out back in nest with stick & sitting in for long time while she standing on rest tree, toward end she back in nest & he back on rest tree for 3rd time then left. 5/6 6:00-8:40am - 6:23am he flying in nest & she soft chirping in nest for 3m,then she flying onto nearby tree,20m later she flying back in nest, he flying onto rest tree standing there for long time, she soft chirping till he making stick delivery twice then sitting in nest, she flying out for a while then back in nest with stick, he flying on rest tree again then left, she quiet in nest to end. 5/5 5:50-8:25am - 6:17am he flying in nest & she soft chirping in nest for 2m,then she flying onto low branch of eat tree then self-clean for 5m then she back in nest & soft chirping, then flying onto low branch of eat tree then self-clean for 15m then flying out,5m later he flying onto nearby tree for 5m then left. 1h later she back with stick in nest & he flying on mid branch of eat tree & she soft chirping till he left, she quiet in nest to end. 5/4 7:15-8:50am - she self-cleaning/standing on low branch of eat tree & he sitting in nest,20m later he soft chirping for 15m then flying on mid branch of eat tree, she constantly soft chirping while he self-cleaning, after back in nest she constantly soft chirping till he left, at end he flying back with fish & standing/eating on branch above nest while she non-stop soft chirping, both high chirping when intruder nearby. 5/3 5:50-8:25am - 6:21am he flying in nest & she soft chirping in nest for 3m,then she flying onto eat tree then self-clean for 10m then she flying out,5m later back with stick in nest & soft chirping, he flying on eat tree then left no return, she quiet in nest to end. 5/2 5:50-8:25am - 6:26am she a little soft chirping in nest,10m later he flying in nest & swap with her, she self-clean on eat tree,5m later she back in nest, he flying out / making stick delivery 3 times then left, she flying out/back with moss&stick,later he back swap with her again, she self-cleaning on eat tree,10m later flying back in nest then he left. | ||||||
| May 8 | 9711 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 5/8 9:05,11:13am - one standing on rest tree 3:32pm - one standing on nest tree 5/7 8:55.9:08am,5:50pm - she soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree 1:50pm - one standing on rest tree 5/6 1:50pm - one standing on rest tree 5/5 6:13pm - she soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree then flying onto edge of nest 5/4 7:15,9:25am,2:00pm - one standing on r nest tree 5/3 8:45,9:02am - one standing on nest tree 1:45pm - one standing in nest 5/2 9:00am - one standing on rest tree 3:30pm - one high chirping in nest while intruder nearby, another standing on rest tree | ||||||
| May 8 | 7442 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Note: | Jin F reprots: 5/8 9:05,11:13am - one standing on branch above nest 3:30pm - one flying into nest 5/7 8:55,9:08,9:45am - one standing on branch above nest 5/6 8:55,9:45am - one standing on branch above nest 5/5 9:10am,6:10pm - one standing on branch above nest 3:20pm - she standing on rest tree & he flying around nest tree 5/4 9:00,9:26am - one standing on branch above nest 5/3 9:00,9:38am - one standing on branch above nest 5/2 9:00am - one standing on branch above nest 3:30pm - one high chirping on branch above nest while intruder nearby | ||||||
| May 8 | 7864 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | 1 | feeding | |
| Note: | Jin F reports: (incubation:3/28, Baby: 5/5) 5/8 9:25-32,9:55am - one standing/moving in nest 1:50pm - he flying with fish into nest then standing in nest & she eat/feeding in nest 5/7 9:25-32,9:55am - one standing in nest while another standing on side branch of nest 1:55pm - one standing on branch above nest 4:52pm - one stay low in nest 5:40pm - he flying in nest with fish then eat/feeding in nest 5/6 9:27-34,9:55am - she standing low & eat/feeding in nest (Yes!) 1:55pm - one moving in nest 5/5 1:50pm - one high chirping on branch above nest while intruder nearby (baby?) 5/3 10:40am - one chirping in nest 5:40pm - one flying out of nest & another standing then sitting in nest 5/2 9:20am - one high chirping in nest while intruder nearby 5/4 bypass 5 times - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| May 8 | 11221 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Paul P reports: Saw PO leave the tree next to the nesting tree with a fish in his talons and he flew around the nest and then landed in the nest bringing the fish to MO. He was in the nest for at most 2 minutes then flew away. | ||||||
| May 8 | 9623 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Linda S reports: Sad to say I have checked the nest nearly everyday & seeing absolutely no activity. I often see one flying nearby, but never in or near the nest. It really makes me sad. I will keep my eyes open….just in case I’m wrong! | ||||||
| May 9 | 9117 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Kathy A: All appears well at nest 9117 with Mom still lying low in the nest, usually only her head or a couple of feathers visible. I occasionally see Dad hanging out on the limb by the nest, but not often, or bringing a fish for Mom and leaving it in the nest. Although a couple of days ago he brought a fish to the limb and Mom didn't seem very interested, but when she got up he took off from the limb with the fish! I haven't observed a change in behavior there that would indicate little ones yet, but fingers crossed! | ||||||
| May 9 | 6211 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: very quiet again this afternoon. No activity to report. Hatching should be soon. | ||||||
| May 9 | 5395 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: PO was sitting on a branch near the nest and flew away shortly after I arrived. While MO was not visible and no chirping was heard, it is suspected that she was deep in the nest still incubating. If the date estimate for incubation initiation is accurate, hatching should occur quite soon. | ||||||
| May 9 | 7019 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Linda O: I am following up with you on Osprey Nest 7019. I went out on Friday, 5/9 at about 3:30 PM The nest is more easily observed from the Cupp Course in Palmetto Hall between holes 5 & 6. These pics attached are from the golf course. It appears to be a deep nest, so it is hard to see what is happening. In the one picture it looks to me that there is the tiniest bit of an Osprey head just above the nest branches. Difficult to spot. At times when I can not be on the golf course I will observe from the street side that you showed me. I will be going back at different times of day to try to observe more action or possibly a mate bringing in some food. | ||||||
| May 10 | 8990 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | N | U | ||
| Note: | Alan B: Change in behavior today with female bringing in fish to the nest. No longer in brooding position. Possible egg hatch 5/10/25, approximately 40 days from first observation of brooding behavior. | ||||||
| May 10 | 11221 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Paul P reports: PO was sitting in the tree next to the nesting tree when a great blue heron flew under the nesting tree. PO took off and chased the heron across the street and to the end of my lot and further. He must be protecting something?! I have not heard a hatchling but MO is still on the nest continuously, she has not left the nest. | ||||||
| May 11 | 2521 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | U | 1 | young standing | |
| Note: | Lisa P reports: not entirely sure, but believe one juvenile osprey on the edge of the nest today. Just waiting for lunch to be delivered. | ||||||
| May 12 | 7842 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Carol M reports: have been seeing an Osprey in the nest but don’t have a great view since it is up so high . Today however, I have 2 very noisy Osprey in a tree in my backyard. I would assume the mother would not leave the nest?? I can’t see a bird in the nest today. I have seen a few other Osprey flying around the water behind my house the past few weeks. That is new this year. I have only seen 2 in the past. That is why I am a little confused on what is happening. I have not seen baby. They typically practice flying in my trees in the past. NOTE: this monitor was out of town for a month, so it’s challenging to know what might be occurring at this point. For now, it will be a “wait & see” situation-hopefully obtaining more definitive observational data. | ||||||
| May 14 | 2520 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | U | ||
| Note: | MAT reports: Checked Nick and Nora at Nest #2520 - congrats to Nick and Nora, who are proud parents to at least one chick and possibly two or more. Based on my observations, I estimate the first chick hatched around May 10th and hopefully more will emerge. | ||||||
| May 15 | 8691 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 5/15 6:00-8:35am - 6:10am/at dawn she standing on left of rest tree,5m later he flying onto right of rest tree,20m later she back in nest for 30m then out,he flying in nest with stick (2 more sticks later),then she flying back with stick in nest,he swap with her twice,standing on rest tree 3 times,and passing nest from rest tree / nearby tree 6 times (check cracking egg?), intruder flying around almost touching him in nest,he flapping it away,later she high chirping on right of rest tree while intruder standing on left of rest tree for 1m. 5/14 6:00-8:35am - 6:22am both standing on different branches of rest tree,then she flying into nest & stay in quietly for 1h,he high chirping while intruder nearby,after he flying out of rest tree,she flying on rest tree,5m later she back in nest,then he flying with stick in nest then onto rest tree,he delivery 2 more sticks,then left,she very quiet in nest entire time. 5/13 6:00-8:35am - 6:28am both in nest,she soft chirping,5m later both standing on different branches of eat tree,she soft chirping till he flying onto nearby tree,both self-cleaning,25m later she high chirping while intruder passing nest & her,then he flying into nest with stick then he sitting in nest for 15m then soft chirping for 10m then left,she flying back in nest. 5/11 9:02am - one flying out of nest,after 1 circle flying into nest while another standing on rest tree 5/10 6:00-8:35am - 6:18am/dawn she soft chirping in nest while he standing on top of rest tree,35m later he flying into nest swap with her,she flying on rest tree/self-cleaning,40m later he flying on branch above her of rest tree,she back nest with soft chirping,45m later he left,she soft chirping till he left. 5/9 6:00-8:35am - 6:20am/dawn he flying in nest,she soft chirping in nest,5m later he flying onto rest tree,she constantly soft chirping while he on rest tree,15m later she flying out / back in nest,10m later flying back & swap with her,she flying onto eat tree,she self-clean for 20m then she back in nest & swap with him,she sitting in nest to end & he left no return. 5/12 am - too rainy to play tennis there | ||||||
| May 15 | 7442 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | U | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 5/15 9:06am - one high chirping in nest while intruder nearby 6:15pm - one standing on branch above nest 5/14 10:55am,4:25pm - one standing on branch above nest 5/13 8:55,9:08am - one standing on branch above nest 6:05pm - one flying around then into nest with stick 5/12 11:55am - one flying out of nest 5/11 9:50,10:30,11:45am - one standing on branch above nest 5/10 8:50,9:10,9:50am,6:20pm - one standing on branch above nest 5/9 8:55am - one standing on rest tree 9:50,11:00am - one standing on branch above nest 6:10pm - one flying out of nest onto branch above nest 5/12 bypass 5 times - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| May 15 | 7864 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | U | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 5/15 9:22-29,9:55am - one standing in nest 10:53am - one chirping in nest 2:00pm - one flapping wings / standing low in nest 5/14 9:25-32am - one standing in nest 2:00pm - one standing low in nest,another standing on branch above nest 5/13 9:25-32am - one eat/feeding in nest while another standing on branch above nest 9:53am - one standing in nest 2:00pm - one flapping wings / standing low in nest 5/11 10:05-10am - she eat/feeding in nest while he standing on branch above nest 2:30pm - one flapping wings / standing in nest 5/10 9:25-32am - one standing low/feeding in nest then standing on edge of nest 9:58am - one standing in nest 5/9 9:25-35,9:55am - one standing low/mving in nest 9:55am - one standing tall in nest another standing on branch above nest 5/12 5:05pm - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| May 15 | 6211 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | 1 | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: when I arrived at the nesting tree, Ricky was flying out of the nest. I did not see him for the rest of the 30 minute observation. At first, I only heard soft chirps coming from the nest and then Lucy popped up. I wasn’t sure until I looked at the photo if it was an adult (Lucy) or a hatchling. It was not the hatchling. But based on behavioral observations these past few days, I do believe there is at least one hatchling. Estimated date of hatching based on incubation initiation is May 1st. | ||||||
| May 15 | 5395 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Joanne V reports: when I arrived at the nesting tree, MO was on a branch in an adjacent tree eating a fish. I heard chirping coming from the nest and thought it might be the hatchling. Instead, it was PO who then briefly sat visibly in the nest, and then 10 minutes later, flew out of the nest (he did not return during the visit). MO, however, remained on the branch. As it is unlikely eggs would be left unattended (although possible), I suspect there is at least one hatchling. It is a very deep nest and quite high in the tree. It could be another week before a head is visible . May 10th will be used as a hatching estimated date (it can be changed later if warrant). | ||||||
| May 15 | 9137 | HHI Osprey Watch | 1 | U | 1 | young standing | |
| Note: | Carol U reports: we've got a baby! | ||||||
| May 15 | 4074 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | N | U | ||
| Note: | Christine B: May 15,2025 Nest # 4074 This AM I observed Momma Osprey perched on the nest edge .she was busy dipping her head below the nest rim caring for her hatchlings. I could hear some faint chirps coming from the nest. Dad was perched on the tower below the nest. | ||||||
| May 15 | 6981 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | U | N | incubation | |
| Note: | Christine B: May 15, 2025 Nest # 6981 I could not see any activity in this nest today. The nest is very deep and high up. Mom is probably still very low in the nest incubating her eggs. I will check on this nest again in a couple days again. | ||||||
| May 15 | 9711 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | N | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 5/15 9:07am - one high chirping in nest while intruder nearby 3:50pm - both in nest,she soft chirping & he flying out of nest 6:20pm - one sitting tall in nest,another standing on rest tree 5/13 11:50am - she soft chirping in nest 5/11 11:50am,4:15pm- one chirping in nest 4:35pm- she soft chirping in nest while he flying out of nest 5/10 9:50am - she soft chirping in nest while he standing on rest tree 6:20pm - she soft chirping while he flying with fish into nest,then she flying out of nest with fish & he sitting in nest 5/9 9:10am,3:45pm - one standing on rest tree 4:20,6:10pm - she soft chirping in nest 5/14,12 bypass 5 times - nothing to see/hear | ||||||
| May 15 | 8034 | HHI Osprey Watch | 2 | U | U | ||
| Note: | Jin F reports: 5/15 5:20pm - one flying into nest,another flying out of nest & standing on branch above nest 5/14 5:11pm - one standing on rest tree 5/13 5:10pm - one standing on rest tree 5/12 3:20pm - one standing on rest tree 5/11 9:10am - one flying into nest then standing in nest 5/9 5:20-25pm - one standing on side branch of nest,then flying out of nest & chasing 2 crows away,then flying onto rest tree 5/10 around 5pm - too windy to kayak there | ||||||
| May 16 | 9623 | HHI Osprey Watch | 0 | N | N | ||
| Note: | Linda S reports: Still no activity at 9643. I am seeing 2 & 3 Osprey over our complex at 45 Folly Field Rd not daily but often. Not sure if they are coming from the old Sam’s parking lot nest or if there could be another nest nearby. I continue to watch for activity, but can’t figure out where these 3 are nesting. I have seen the nest at Sam’s & activity there but that’s about it. Still makes me sad that the original nest on FF was destroyed to make way for the 166 timeshares. They were perfectly happy there! | ||||||
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