Eagle

Eagle
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Chick 2 Remains - so long Jr

Chick 2 Remains - so long Jr
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Osprey Update:

This is Chick 2 - It seems that only the male adult Pops and Chick 2 remain. See the update below.


It would appear that The female adult (Ma) has left the marina area. I've not seen her in a while. There are very few Osprey in the marina area right now. There could be 4, but I am fairly certian there are 2. Chick 2 and Pops.

Ma



The make adult (Pops) is still there with Chick 2

Pops



On a bittersweet note, I think our Jr has left the immediate area. I will be trying to go out today and or tomorrow to try to confirm.

Chick 1 aka Jr Osprey



Chick 2 is seeking food from the male adult. I don't know if this normal or if as during development Chick 2 is the usual week or so behind Jr. Time will tell.

The male did a few fly bys but did not bring Chick 2 a fish, Chick 2 waited about 3 and a half to 4 hours. I know, because I waited too ;-)

At sundown Chick 2 finally left the platform to go to the other area near by where our Osprey family has been hanging out.


I know this is a moment to celebrate, but my heart already feels the void. I knew this would hurt like hell after I fell in love with this nest of Osprey. I am sending my prayers that our Ma and Jr have safe travels.

Jr, I feel very confident that you will be a very successful Osprey. I hope to see you again when you return in 2 to 3 years.

From your peeking above the nest to get a look at the people in the boat, when you should have been laying flat in your nest like you are suppose to do.... :-)

Jr



Your first flight was a bit of magic. I will never forget that moment when you let the current pick up you up and off the nest. You were magnificant to watch.



First Flight Vid

Even more of a thrill when you flew with in feet of me and sat perched.

Jr with in feet of me



Godspeed Jr Osprey~

taking terns

taking terns
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

terns chasing each other over fish.

"All we are we are
And every day is a start of something beautiful, something real"

G'night Osprey Chick

G'night Osprey Chick
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Osprey Chick at dusk after eating a big fat catfish.

I took the nikon 300mm f2.8 with me because the light was terrible. This was shot at ISO 800. Wide open at f2.8

not bad for having a camera on a monopod. Nikographer Jon was there too - we both were not amused by the light, but it was nice to see the chick. Jon took video-- stay tuned.

Also as I noticed the other day, there is a huge vacuum of Osprey's. This was the only one we spotted tonight.

Mallard

Mallard
Originally uploaded by dnorton2812.

by dnorton2812

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dnorton2812

what? it's not friday yet?

what? it's not friday yet?
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Jr singing for her supper

Jr singing for her supper
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Jr singing for supper. One of the adults flew over to check on the LOUD young Osprey. From 5ish to 7ish, no fish were dropped. I would take it that the Young Osprey did not have a good fishing day.

Also a report from one of the marina workers is that my 'kids' are sitting all day being loud. I would imagine they are fishing some, but you know I've said all along that the Adult Ospreys of these chicks were amazing. If I were one of their Chicks I would want them to continue to feed me too.

it's almost DUCK season

it's almost DUCK season
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

taken over the weekend as MY duck photos tonight did not turn out. :-(

freaking out

freaking out
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

flying first class isn't what it used to be says the fish

flying first class isn't what it used to be says the fish
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

early bird

early bird
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

my little buddy is back!

my little buddy is back!
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

This is parakeet from May. He showed up again last night. Today I am going to see if I can get a net and catch him.

I don't want to keep him, but at least get him to somewhere for a new home or find it's owner.

And the moon spun round like a top

And the moon spun round like a top
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

The Cat And The Moon
by William Butler Yeats

The cat went here and there
And the moon spun round like a top,
And the nearest kin of the moon,
The creeping cat, looked up.
Black Minnaloushe stared at the moon,
For, wander and wail as he would,
The pure cold light in the sky
Troubled his animal blood.
Minnaloushe runs in the grass
Lifting his delicate feet.
Do you dance, Minnaloushe, do you dance?
When two close kindred meet.
What better than call a dance?
Maybe the moon may learn,
Tired of that courtly fashion,
A new dance turn.
Minnaloushe creeps through the grass
From moonlit place to place,
The sacred moon overhead
Has taken a new phase.
Does Minnaloushe know that his pupils
Will pass from change to change,
And that from round to crescent,
From crescent to round they range?
Minnaloushe creeps through the grass
Alone, important and wise,
And lifts to the changing moon
His changing eyes.

Monday's Mallard

Monday's Mallard
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Tern

Tern
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Fast Food Osprey Style

Fast Food Osprey Style
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

post rain delay

post rain delay
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Feel Better Mr. Flapper

Feel Better Mr. Flapper
Originally uploaded by Finiky

Ducks all over the world send get well peeps to Mr. Flapper. Also Osprey chicks join the chorus of get well wishes too.

My envy is lack of wings

My envy is lack of wings
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Get your Peep on

Get your Peep on
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

wee duckling almost has enough wing to tuck it's bill under ;-)

Life is but a dream

Life is but a dream
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

I know this isn't an Osprey or duck but believe me they were near by