Pops feeds his mate

Pops feeds his mate
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

05-20-09

Brooding continues by the female Osprey (Ma) - even better is the TLC provided by the male Osprey (Pops). Aside from providing fish for the chick(s) the male also has the duty to provide food for his mate. Pops three times during my visit - delivered fish to the nest. Feeding Ma and the chick(s).

I think there are two chicks based on how the Adults placed their heads in the nest bowl to feed. We'll know for sure soon enough :-)

Also saw some Osprey poop fly over the side of the nest. A chick doing it's duty to keep the nest clean. ;-)

The male watched the nest and the female flew around a bit and brought a stick back to the nest. She adjusted accordingly.

-- Additional entertainment by the Male Osprey and a Starlings nest -- more on that later.