Growing Up!

The Osprey triplets at our Loomis Goose Creek Preserve have more than doubled in size in just 2 weeks! Also remarkable is the difference in size of each bird, reflecting their birth dates of a few days apart from each other. 

And look how thick the nest has become – well over 3 feet in height, with a soft grassy bed in the center for the youngsters. Their color blends well with the nest, and their camouflage may be added protection from predators. We have never seen an attack here, but that may be different elsewhere.

Activities on the nest are mainly eating and sleeping for the hatchlings. The parents are entirely focused on feeding and protecting them.  We can see fluttering of the chicks' wings which will begin to strengthen the flight muscles.

We anticipate the “kids” will be ready to fledge by late July!

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