Maybe Baby Osprey

Posted on May 15, 2013 by foresterartist

Osprey

I haven’t posted an update on the osprey for a while so here is a pen and ink for fun. I think we have chicks in the nest, however we can’t see anything yet.

I think this parent is taking caring of a little bundle of joy.

The other parent waits patiently by the nest.

For about the last month a least one osprey has been hunkered down on the nest incubating the eggs. Late last week this pattern changed and now there is a lot of fussing about going on. I think they are feeding chicks or at least one chick. The chicks will hatch about a week apart.

Fussing around in the nest.

Time for some personal grooming.

Osprey parenting.

A view of the nest from the lumber yard.

The weather has been clear warm and windy here. In fact it hit 100 degrees last weekend. That is on the warm side this early in the year. I think it is going to get really hot up on that tower.

Another sunny day and a view out over the back forty.

45 thoughts on “Maybe Baby Osprey”

afternoonartist on May 15, 2013 at 9:07 pm said:

Beautiful, Tim. Love the last pic.

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- foresterartist on May 16, 2013 at 9:44 am said:
  
  Thanks Jill.
  
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pamtanzey on May 15, 2013 at 10:37 pm said:

Awesome photos! Beautiful drawing!!

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- foresterartist on May 16, 2013 at 9:44 am said:
  
  Thank you Pam.
  
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poppytump on May 15, 2013 at 10:40 pm said:

Hi Tim – glad all seems well in Osprey Nest Land !
Love your P&I drawing .

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- foresterartist on May 16, 2013 at 9:45 am said:
  
  Thank you Poppy. I’m looking forward to when I can see the little heads poking up.
  
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anna warren portfolio on May 15, 2013 at 10:54 pm said:

It certainly sounds as though something is going on … your drawing is great, I like the contrast of the bird with the metal girder.

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- foresterartist on May 16, 2013 at 9:46 am said:
  
  Thanks Anna. It shouldn’t be long before the babies show themselves.
  
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Winter Owls on May 15, 2013 at 11:34 pm said:

Lovely pen and ink drawing and the photographs are wonderful.

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- foresterartist on May 16, 2013 at 9:48 am said:
  
  Thanks so much Jen.
  
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yinyin on May 16, 2013 at 12:07 am said:

^ – ^ wow , the little one from the painting looks very cute ,pure eyes and smiling face !

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- foresterartist on May 16, 2013 at 9:47 am said:
  
  Thank you Yin.
  
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andelieya 安德洌雅 (official) on May 16, 2013 at 5:39 am said:

I love the detail in your drawing. The landscape shot has great colors is nicely balanced.

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- foresterartist on May 16, 2013 at 9:50 am said:
  
  Thank you Andelieya.
  
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elenacaravela on May 16, 2013 at 6:09 am said:

I really enjoy seeing the osprey. I also love your drawing!

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- foresterartist on May 16, 2013 at 9:53 am said:
  
  Thank you so much Elena. I enjoy following the Osprey and I hope I not to bore you all with them.
  
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artscottnet on May 16, 2013 at 6:22 am said:

fantastic drawing, love the pics, was looking forward to an update on the osprey, thanks

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- foresterartist on May 16, 2013 at 9:53 am said:
  
  Thanks Scott.
  
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Divad on May 16, 2013 at 6:52 am said:

The view wow, delicious green… And great ink as usual!

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- foresterartist on May 16, 2013 at 9:54 am said:
  
  Aww, thanks Divya!
  
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doronart on May 16, 2013 at 11:20 am said:

Tim super story, pictures and great detaild ink drawing by you.

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- foresterartist on May 16, 2013 at 12:06 pm said:
  
  Thanks Doron.
  
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Mary Gilmartin on May 16, 2013 at 3:38 pm said:

Great pen and ink drawing. I guess the ospreys built their nests creating a platform on top of just about anything, don’t they…

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- foresterartist on May 16, 2013 at 3:57 pm said:
  
  Thanks Mary. They do indeed. I will have another post in the future of many of the local nests. The variety is quite remarkable.
  
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mehrlich125 on May 16, 2013 at 4:34 pm said:

Osprey are intriguing. There are several spots on Cape Cod with tall structures that the village “fathers” have built precisely for the purpose of attracting the osprey to build nests. The birds always seem to have a collection of viewers and photographers around. They are fascinating, beautiful creatures. I love your drawing!

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- foresterartist on May 16, 2013 at 8:00 pm said:
  
  Thank you Marian. I enjoy seeing them at work every day. I’m watching now for the chicks to show themselves.
  
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Snoring Dog Studio on May 17, 2013 at 5:55 am said:

Wonderful drawing. We’ve got a nest of hawks perched on top of a huge stadium light across the street from where I live. It’s incredible.

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- foresterartist on May 17, 2013 at 6:20 am said:
  
  Thank you. It is pretty cool when we get to observe wildlife like that on a daily basis.
  
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Playamart - Zeebra Designs on May 18, 2013 at 6:42 pm said:

the pen and ink is very nice, and all of the photos are lovely. 100 degrees? wow, that seems hot! you surely were happy to get that rain!

love the final shot as well; what crop is/was that?

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- foresterartist on May 19, 2013 at 7:28 am said:
  
  Too early to be that warm for sure. They are growing hay and alfalfa in the field. Thanks Z.
  
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  - Playamart - Zeebra Designs on May 19, 2013 at 10:27 am said:
    
    how well i remember the beauty and distinct aroma of the alfalfa fields near our family farm in mississippi. i always liked the sound of the word, alfalfa!
    
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    - foresterartist on May 19, 2013 at 10:58 am said:
      
      🙂
      
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lesliepaints on May 20, 2013 at 10:03 am said:

Gorgeous ink drawing!!!!!!

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- foresterartist on May 20, 2013 at 10:06 am said:
  
  Thank you Leslie. No razor blades or ink droppers there.
  
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jesuslikespizza on May 25, 2013 at 5:25 am said:

Way to start with a bang and end with a bang ! Lovely ink drawing and the last photo is so surreal.( I want to stand in that exact spot) It was nice seeing the osprey again.:-)

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- foresterartist on May 25, 2013 at 5:44 am said:
  
  Thank you Lele! I actually got a picture of a baby the other day but haven’t had a chance to post it. the chick is hard to see in the picture.
  
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  - jesuslikespizza on May 25, 2013 at 8:24 am said:
    
    Excited to see that! Thanks for the anticipation 😉
    
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    - foresterartist on May 25, 2013 at 9:42 pm said:
      
      🙂
      
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Hachege on May 31, 2013 at 11:25 am said:

nice pics
we photograph about different themes (field/city) but i can feel when a person shot his camera with the soul.
greetings

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- foresterartist on May 31, 2013 at 12:22 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, what a kind thing to say. I can say the same about your photography. I don’t take a lot of people, part of the nature of my job I suppose, but I love your candid street shots in particular.
  
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mariadesuede on June 2, 2013 at 7:05 am said:

Très beau dessin ! Very beautiful drawing! Verkligt snygg teckning!

I love your photos, but especially the drawings!
And first I wrote in French, English and Swedish, I’m from Sweden and living in France…

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- foresterartist on June 2, 2013 at 11:32 am said:
  
  Thank you so much Maria. It must be wonderful to be multilingual. The best I do is some poor Spanish. You can share a language lesson here anytime. Your photography is so beautiful, it speaks sweetly in all languages.
  
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  - mariadesuede on June 2, 2013 at 12:40 pm said:
    
    Thank you for your kind words!
    
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The Perky Poppy Seed on June 3, 2013 at 5:28 am said:

Wow that is lovely:-)

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- foresterartist on June 3, 2013 at 5:32 am said:
  
  Thank you Christine!
  
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