Lots of Osprey activity at the new nest platform on Salt Point.
Yesterday there were 4 birds in the area, lots of intense chases. This
is clearly very desirable Osprey real estate. Today it appears that one
pair has taken possession. They spent a lot of time sitting on the
platform, and I saw three attempts at mating: unsuccessful because the
female was sitting facing downwind and the male of course approached
facing upwind. The male also brought one 2' long stick to the box while
I was there. I read that Ospreys head to S. America at the end of their
first summer and stay there until three years old, when they return
north for the first time. Do I remember correctly that the Portland
Point pair first nested three years ago? Could be that one of these are
of those chicks, back for a first breeding attempt?
Also, I have been asked to post that there is a Salt Point cleanup
scheduled for 2-4 pm this Saturday (rain date same time Sunday, but the
forecast looks good for Sat.). There will also be a delivery of a number
of trees that will need planting. Bring work gloves, help clean up,
plant trees, and watch the Ospreys too!
--John Greenly
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