Hoover Osprey Nest
E-mail from Dick Tuttle:
Hello Everyone,
I believe the Ospreys at the Hoover Nature Preserve are incubating. I believe even though the erratic behavior of the Ospreys at Alum Creek No. One have shaken my confidence.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007, between 1925 and 1945, I observed three egg rolls with WEAK tail wiggles, one nest exchange with the male replacing the female, and the male flying from the nest to chase a loud Canada Goose. The male settled on the eggs twice with weak tail wiggles, after the exchange and after the goose chase.
The Hoover nest is a new nest built over last year's for a total height of ten inches. It is also deep, providing a bunker for the incubating parents. This is a good nest feature since this nest is very popular. It should be easy for parents to "feel hidden" from the overly curious boating public.
Other observers, please let us know if you agree or disagree with my analysis of my observations.
I did observe one set of Osprey legs but I will wait until I make more accurate observations with my telescope (82x) to announce the status of leg bands. I was observing at 35x last night -- higher powers with my spotting scope were too dark.
On my way to and from Hoover, all Alum Creek Osprey pairs were standing
on their nests or perches. No incubation postures were observed there on April 10. Both nests had pairs sitting side-by-side on the perches during observations during the day -- a good sign.
Raptor on, Dick Tuttle
Hello Everyone,
I believe the Ospreys at the Hoover Nature Preserve are incubating. I believe even though the erratic behavior of the Ospreys at Alum Creek No. One have shaken my confidence.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007, between 1925 and 1945, I observed three egg rolls with WEAK tail wiggles, one nest exchange with the male replacing the female, and the male flying from the nest to chase a loud Canada Goose. The male settled on the eggs twice with weak tail wiggles, after the exchange and after the goose chase.
The Hoover nest is a new nest built over last year's for a total height of ten inches. It is also deep, providing a bunker for the incubating parents. This is a good nest feature since this nest is very popular. It should be easy for parents to "feel hidden" from the overly curious boating public.
Other observers, please let us know if you agree or disagree with my analysis of my observations.
I did observe one set of Osprey legs but I will wait until I make more accurate observations with my telescope (82x) to announce the status of leg bands. I was observing at 35x last night -- higher powers with my spotting scope were too dark.
On my way to and from Hoover, all Alum Creek Osprey pairs were standing
on their nests or perches. No incubation postures were observed there on April 10. Both nests had pairs sitting side-by-side on the perches during observations during the day -- a good sign.
Raptor on, Dick Tuttle
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