DUNEDIN OSPREY CAM, FLORIDA~2010

Ploughboy · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:31 am

Jazzel26 wrote:

The three chicks getting their first lesson in how to move sticks :grin:

JAZZEL

Maybe they are making a plan how to remove that stick - all together.

Jazzel26 · **Joined:** Mon Jul 27, 2009 12:09 pm **Posts:** 2586

Ploughboy, I wish they would!!!!

A Hancock Forum member asked what the round nest platform is made of. I answered her question and thought maybe someone here would also be interested in the answer and reason that type of nest is used.

The nests are made of fiberglass and have drain holes in the bottom, they cost $500.00. That type of nest is used to keep the Monk Parakeets from getting into the nest. The parakeets have parasites that can spread disease to the ospreys.

JAZZEL

Annie · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2010 2:04 pm

Happy to watch their Early breakfast - all three up and eager. :beathrt:

Thanks Ploughboy.

PattiO · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2010 7:32 pm

They are looking great!! I love how the little one is always in the back looking over the older ones ... but it got fed!!

Thanks Ploughboy! :loveshow:

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64784

Ploughboy wrote:

Early breakfast.

February 11, 2010. 06:54 - 07:06 am (ET)

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....aren't they just the cutest!!! Thanks ploughboy!!!

Beth · **Posted:** Fri Feb 12, 2010 8:16 am

Ploughboy made the littlebirdiehome.com headlines!

:loveshow:

Ploughboy · **Posted:** Fri Feb 12, 2010 9:37 am

What a Fish! :wow:

Look at the chicks eyes!

Beth · **Posted:** Fri Feb 12, 2010 2:44 pm

wonderful catch Ploughboy! What kind of fish could it be?

Weather looks bad

*Wind Chill Advisory*

Feb 12 Today
Rain likely. High 54F. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.

Feb 12 Tonight
Cloudy early with some clearing expected late. Low 42F. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph.

Feb 13 Tomorrow
Some clouds in the morning will give way to mainly sunny skies for the afternoon. High 53F.
Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.

Feb 13 Tomorrow night
A mostly clear sky. Cold. Low 34F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.

Beth · **Posted:** Fri Feb 12, 2010 2:47 pm

Annie · **Posted:** Fri Feb 12, 2010 5:22 pm

About 15 minutes ago

MaryG · **Posted:** Fri Feb 12, 2010 5:27 pm

I'd let go with an appropriate swear word regarding the crappy weather but might get bounced! :tearhair

Just hope all goes OK...feel badly for parents, especially, Mama, because I know she will do everything in her power to protect her chicks. :arrhrt:

Jazzel26 · **Joined:** Mon Jul 27, 2009 12:09 pm **Posts:** 2586

I just received this email from Sparky at the nest and told her I would post it...keep your eyes OPEN!!!

"We had a vicious, driving rain storm this afternoon....gusts up to 60 mph hours and temps in the 40s.
It ended at 4:00. I immediately saw both parents feeding two babies....couldn't see a third.... mom is settled back in now...
Sparky "

JAZZEL

Ploughboy · **Posted:** Sat Feb 13, 2010 9:38 am

Jazzel26 wrote:

I just received this email from Sparky at the nest and told her I would post it...keep your eyes OPEN!!!

"We had a vicious, driving rain storm this afternoon....gusts up to 60 mph hours and temps in the 40s.
It ended at 4:00. I immediately saw both parents feeding two babies....couldn't see a third.... mom is settled back in now...
Sparky "

JAZZEL

Annie wrote:

About 15 minutes ago

Hi Sparky

Annie took this picture yesterday just after the storm at 04:05 pm (ET) and you can see all the three chicks there.

catwoman · **Posted:** Sat Feb 13, 2010 10:50 am

There was just a fish delivery; however, PB is acting up so I can't upload my pic--will upload it later if possible. I could see 3 little heads popping up for food...

Jazzel26 · **Joined:** Mon Jul 27, 2009 12:09 pm **Posts:** 2586

catwoman wrote:

There was just a fish delivery; however, PB is acting up so I can't upload my pic--will upload it later if possible. I could see 3 little heads popping up for food...

I was watching, nice to see all three looking strong :cloudnine:

JAZZEL

Beth · **Posted:** Sat Feb 13, 2010 11:03 am

Thanks for watching and catching that Nancy and Jazzel...
I can't get on the sitecam today :roll:

JudyB · **Posted:** Sat Feb 13, 2010 11:05 am

Glad you were able to see all three, Jazzel and catwoman - I wasn't sure. I had a good look at two and thought I saw movement that might have been a third but never got a clear look.

I am wondering if this is a relatively young pair or a new Dad - it's great to see such a big fish, but it's downright dangerous to have it flapping around in the nest when the chicks are so small - something most Dads figure out fairly early on.

(I just logged off, Beth - too much eagle action today to be able to watch these little ones for long - so maybe there's an opening now.

)

Ploughboy · **Posted:** Sat Feb 13, 2010 11:21 am

Quite fresh food...

Jazzel26 · **Joined:** Mon Jul 27, 2009 12:09 pm **Posts:** 2586

Ploughboy wrote:

Quite fresh food...

Fresh is the only way to go, hate those day old fish :lol:

Sparky is 'chopping at the bit' for it :grin:

A couple of pics from that feeding

JAZZEL

Annie · **Posted:** Sat Feb 13, 2010 9:02 pm

Fish delivery at 2010-02-14, 00_49_38 CET.

This male seems to recognize no smaller fishes. :duh:

In live picture none of three baby ospreys were missing, they all were eager up to fish. There could be also seen the tiny wings of those two bigger babys. :loveheart2:

I'm sorry that these pictures aren't so clear as I hope they were.

After a while they had stopped eating, the male was back and brought the rest of the fish away. :beathrt:

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! It's happy to be here! :openrose:

(hope you understand my english writeing) :cloudnine:

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