Monday, March 23, 2009
There appears to be only one fledgling but he/she is up jumping around and flapping wings. He obviously is exercising getting ready for that first flight!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
first fledgling...
The first fledgling is up is very active!!!! He/she is spreading wings and is quite vocal. The parents are busy feeding and of course we all are anxious to see when #2 and #3 appear.
What a shame the camera is not operational, but next year this time we should be seeing the whole process.....
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
So What Does An Osprey Sound Like?
Of all of the raptors, Ospreys have a very unique and unmistakable sound that one can hear just about anywhere in Florida. Osprey's have several different vocals, each with a very direct and distinctive purpose. Whether it is calling to it's mate, youngster, or warning us to step back from it's nest, it is without a doubt one of the favorites amongst bird lovers.
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Click Here To Listen To The Sounds Of An Osprey
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Robert La Follette
blog.robertlafollette.com
Friday, January 9, 2009
What's In A Name?
The Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) whose species name is derived from the Greek ‘hals’ (salt or sea) and ‘aetos’ (eagle) is the only bird of prey that feeds exclusively on live fish. It is also commonly referred to as the "Sea Hawk" or "Fish Hawk". Cool!
(Osprey Eating A Fish)
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Incredible Talons
Osprey have an unique talent when it comes to finding a meal. They are skilled hunters, and since their diet consists of only fish, they have an ingenious way of securing their prey. The talons of the Osprey are reversible, and the scales on their feet act like barbs to help secure the fish, and they can rotate their catch in their talons in flight to reduce the drag so that they can lift from the surface and fly faster. This is to avoid the scavengers that will often follow the Osprey, usually high above them and then swoop in to try to steal their dinner.
(Osprey eating a fish in a Slash Pine)
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Did You Know?
Do you know how to tell a male Osprey from a female Osprey? The easiest way to identify a male or a female is the by observing the feathers on their chest. Female Ospreys have soft brown feathers that go across their chest, and are often referred to as their "necklace". Male Osprey's lack these brown feathers as their chest is completely white.
(Male Osprey)
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Sitting On The Nest
Without a doubt things are picking up. One of the adults are now constantly sitting on the nest, and both adults now take turns sitting on the nest. This is a sure sign that they have eggs as they have also been observed turing them in the nest. Both adults seem very content and pay absolutely no attention to all the commotion below from the many golfers who also seem to enjoy their company.
(Female Osprey Taking A Break On A Light Pole)
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