These Ospreys have set to work. By my count the ospreys have required only eleven days from their arrival on site (4/7) to laying their first egg (4/18). Some may agree that this is remarkable pace and might be yet another indicator of the early spring we appear to be having in Maine. Ospreys typically incubate eggs for about 35 days. Until then you can expect these birds to defend their eggs and nest territory from scavengers such as gulls, crows, and even eagles! Watching these active fish eaters is a lot of fun. Enjoy!
All the Best,
Patrick Keenan
BioDiversity Research Institute
About Me
- Bald Eaglecam
- Patrick Keenan - BioDiversity Research Institute, Education and Outreach Coordinator. Patrick's focus is to bring the science of wildlife and BRI's mission to people in Maine and around the world. His background as a research biologist and educator, help him to relate the many trials that wildlife face. Wing Goodale - BioDiversity Research Institute, Research Biologist, Eagle Webcam Program Director, Coastal Birds Program Director. He carries outs diverse fieldwork from conducting bird surveys to testing seabird eggs for mercury to capturing and collecting blood from bald eagles. When not in the field, Goodale prepares scientific papers, conducts GIS analysis, manages Biodiversity’s Web site, and oversees BRI’s live eagle Web camera. Chris DeSorbo - BioDiversity Research Institute, Research Biologist, Raptor Program Director. DeSorbo works on a wide variety of bird-focused research projects, emphasizing intensive research on bald eagles in numerous states. When not in the field, DeSorbo prepares scientific papers and works to expand the scope of the raptor program at BRI.
7 comments:
might have 3 eggs ??? not positive tho..something in the nest , also.. might be another egg.. but red in color..
Yes, definately three!
J in S.P.ME
Yes 3 eggs in the nest !! should be interesting to watch the three eggs hatch and grow up..( hopefully the osprey will have better luck , than last year )..
web cam still not working.. 2nd day
web cam down.. day # 3...
Thank you BRI.. the web cam is back up !!
05/17 @ 11:56
Osprey cam down ... only a black screen.
JAM in IL
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