Bird Watching: Osprey season 2011. So far, three chicks doing well., 1 by MargaretK

MargaretK wrote:

Thanks for your lovely comments, everyone.

Jan, at least our ospreys don't have to face the perils of migration. It's a real pity there's no banding taking place at present. It would be wonderful to be able to keep tabs on their progress.

By the way, Whopper is still around. I've not had any luck locating him in the tree she frequents below Madam X's place so I can get a photo. She never comes near the nest tree any more. I guess that may be pushing her luck a bit.

The three chicks continue to do well. They are now easily told apart, with the oldest one considerably bigger and the smallest - well, small. I don't know how many times a day they're being fed, but non ever seems desperate for food when it's delivered.

Here's Dad, facing into the nest, having just delivered a fish, with Big Hook showing her tail feathers.