CHESAPEAKE BAY, MD~2018-2024

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12697

ID chart by Lyn Tuck of Audrey 3 and Calico Tom, AKA Tom 3:

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SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12697

Mrs. COM Blog posted today:

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12697

It's hard to see distinguishing marks because they are very wet, but am assuming this is Audrey who showed up on the nest about 50 minutes ago. Hopefully eventually she will have an egg laid. They are behind the schedule of previous years as usually the 3rd egg was laid by the 23rd at the latest. One year a 4th egg was laid on the 25th which is today. We are still waiting on egg 1.

Ferenz · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2021 1:31 pm

Ferenz · **Posted:** Tue Apr 27, 2021 9:04 am

Beth · **Posted:** Wed Apr 28, 2021 1:45 pm

Egg Alert! Audrey just laid her 1st egg of the season!
Sorry the pic is not very good, see the 6:00 area.

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12697

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12697

The beautiful Audrey 2 who occupied this nest from 2010=-2020 returned today and has done battle with Audrey 3. Calico Tom has mated with Audrey 2 more than once. Audrey 2 is currently on the nest looking her usual beautiful self. I have no doubt seeing her even though it is nighttime that this is her. I always thought she had a unique soft, beauty about her face that was especially noticeable and that beauty absolutely glows at night! It is her. It will take me some time to dig through all the info. Really hoping Mrs. COM will comment tomorrow. There is even talk of Audrey having possibly spent time in rehab in another state and this may be why she is late. I do not know where Audrey 3 is right now, but assume her very 1st egg that she laid just today remains in the nest.

Edit to add on 4/29 am: The state Audrey 2 may have received rehab would actually be Maryland and not another state as I reported above.

Ferenz · **Posted:** Thu Apr 29, 2021 2:37 am

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12697

Audrey 2 remains on the nest. The egg remains under the fluff apparently. Audrey 3 has not been seen. The following makes me think the mods are in contact with Mrs. Com, but I sure wish she would make some sort of statement today. Really interested if they can sort out if it was Audrey 2 that was released from the rehab in Maryland.

Paa • 6 hours ago
Cam op can you tell us if Audrey 3 has been spotted in the area.

CamOp Sonata Mod Paa • 3 hours ago
I'm not your cam op at this time, but wanted to reply for you. So far, we've not been notified of sighting of Audrey 3. Will keep you posted as we hear back.

And I definitely will be watching this if it comes to pass:

MamaPJ • 11 hours ago
Mike Fitz, Resident Naturalist - Once the events at this nest from today have been sorted out, any chance of you doing a chat about ospreys? Great bison chat tonight too!

Mike Fitz, Resident Naturalist Mod MamaPJ • 26 minutes ago
I'm brainstorming topics for a live chat in May. I will take this under consideration!

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12697

Mrs. Com has commented:

Chesapeake_Conservancy_Member Mod • 4 hours ago
Yep, that's Audrey 2! Mrs. Crazy Osprey Man confirmed that the new arrival to the nest is Audrey 2, and not a new female or rehabbed bird.

We're still waiting to see how the egg fairs, if Audrey 2 will lay any eggs, or if Audrey 3 makes a return.

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12697

Audrey 2 appears to have regained her nest. The egg of Audrey 3 remains under the fluff and no word on her whereabouts. Really hope she is okay and that she is able to find a mate if not this season, then next. Here is a video of Audrey 2 removing Audrey 3 off the nest on the 28th by Regina Hornung (Poppy):

Audrey 2 is shockingly efficient when she cleans house! I love Audrey 2 and am glad she is alive and wanted her to return to her nest, yet my heart aches for Audrey 3 ...

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12697

The egg that Audrey 3 laid was uncovered by Tom earlier this evening and does not belong to Audrey 2 who remains on the nest tonight. She rarely leaves, even during the day.

Does anybody remember how to spell Uta's last name?

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12697

Mrs. COM Blog on the Audreys:

Beth · **Posted:** Fri May 14, 2021 10:57 am

Facebook post:

Alert! Audrey 2 just laid her 1st egg!
After battling Audrey 3 for dominance of the nest and removing her egg, Audrey 2 laid her 1st egg of the season.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 61875

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12697

So glad she laid that egg finally! Audrey has been dealing with an intruder this past week. It is unknown if it was Audrey 3, maybe Mrs. COM will comment soon.

Beth · **Posted:** Mon May 17, 2021 12:13 pm

Second egg arrives for Chesapeake Ospreys :eggthumb:

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12697

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12697

For Audrey and Calico Tom at 6:12 this evening! Check out this video by Homebird, they don't get any fresher than this:

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