A dreary, drizzly day here in Minnesota, but I went out this morning to check on that last remaining juvenile that I observed last wednesday. Still there! The chick was on the nest perch with a fish….but I heard an osprey so looked around, and the adult male was divebombing a mature bald eagle and a juvenile bald eagle perched in a tree not too far from the Osprey nest. He did his best to try to dislodge them, but they wouldnt budge so he gave up. I hope he stayed nearby to watch over his youngster as she ate.
How long will they stay? This was not the latest chick to fledge….those ospreys are gone now….but her internal calendar seems to suggest its not time yet. I will keep checking as long as I can spot any ospreys….cause life is less interesting without them. I didnt stay too long today cause the weather was so muggy and miserable. I will be back soon….stay tuned!
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