Alum Creek - Hogback Rd. Osprey Update.

E-Mail and photos from Jim Martin:

Fellow Conservationists and Naturalists:

After 4 consecutive days of watching the Osprey along Alum Creek the Male (TM) at platform #1 finally showed up and with lunch in-tow for his mate. The female was on the nest for about 2 hours and was making a lot of noise. This, in the past, seemed to mean that she was hungry and when her "chirp" became shriller, met there was an intruder that needed attention for her mate. Today, it was both - as it seems. The male returned per her beckoning with the fish, as the photo shows. After delivering the fish he quickly flew to platform #2 to rid the neighborhood of the "extra" female Osprey, as the 2nd photo shows. The extra lady was on platform #2 also raising cane - but kept her distance. She left the area quiclky to the North with minor encouragement from TM. The Male (TM) yhen took over nesting duty as the female flew to a nearby tree to eat.

Platform #4 status remains unchanged. Incubation continues.

The cell tower at Horseshoe rd. continues to grow.

Observation Conditions were ideal with Sun, 40-50 degrees, clear blue skies, minor winds and no fishermen/boats approaching the platforms too closely.

Best Wishes,
Jim Martin