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« Reply #15 on: May 08, 2009, 10:24:46 PM » |
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4  It almost looked like five, but somehow that one didn't look "eggy" enough for me  What's average for ospreys? |
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« Reply #16 on: May 09, 2009, 08:43:57 PM » |
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2 is average but 3 isn't uncommon. This couple is very fertile (assuming it's has been the same pair). It's disappointing we'll never know their heritage.
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« Reply #17 on: May 19, 2009, 12:39:47 PM » |
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Anyone know when these little ones are due to hatch |
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« Reply #18 on: May 23, 2009, 10:27:43 AM » |
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They hatch about 35 -39 days after incubation starts so start a close watch next weekend (I have the 31st calendared as day 35). Happy Memorial weekend! Maybe this is a better picture for the weekend of the fishing opener (I didn't take the picture).  |
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« Reply #19 on: May 30, 2009, 10:46:23 AM » |
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I checked yesterday's archives and the male was hanging around alot. Watch for signs of a feeding as an indication of a hatch.
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« Reply #20 on: June 02, 2009, 09:56:25 PM » |
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I didn't get a chance to check in yesterday. Today it looks like hatcing has taken place. The female was up and down alot and the male is around alot.
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« Reply #21 on: June 02, 2009, 09:57:39 PM » |
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more pictures, then she was done.
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« Reply #22 on: June 05, 2009, 09:45:35 PM » |
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I've seen pictures of this before on the internet and in magazines. He caught 2 fish!
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« Reply #23 on: June 05, 2009, 10:30:58 PM » |
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The chicks are so hard to spot at this age since they camouflage so well. To find the chicks, look for a light strip down the spine. Here's a great site I found with a photo track of the chicks growth: http://www.cumauriceriver.org/pages/ef-slide/ef-01.html |
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« Reply #24 on: June 08, 2009, 03:12:14 PM » |
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I can see a couple of little heads sticking up today.
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« Reply #25 on: June 10, 2009, 09:35:39 PM » |
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I see 3 chicks and 1 egg.  |
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« Reply #26 on: June 11, 2009, 01:57:13 PM » |
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Nice pics of the three chicks, Diane! They are so well camouflaged.
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« Reply #27 on: June 16, 2009, 11:44:52 AM » |
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Getting big..............
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« Reply #28 on: June 17, 2009, 08:43:11 AM » |
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Foggy morning on the St. Croix.......
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« Reply #29 on: June 27, 2009, 07:38:35 PM » |
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I still see 3 chicks and an egg.
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