[obol] Osprey

[sandyleapt at comcast.net]

Hi Bettye.  I can't help but think these are the same birds year after year.  Its true I don't really know.  Over the past 4 or five years warehouses have been built in close proximity (almost directly under) the nest and somehow through it all the birds raise their young and ignore the commotion.

I've also noticed people with cameras visiting the nest site, photographing the unconcerned occupants of the nest.  During the summer you can almost be guaranteed the opportunity to watch Osprey hunting on the Columbia River Slough or on the pond west of the canoe launch.  I've noticed that they hunt with the sun behind them.  I wonder how they keep their shadow from giving them away?

One other thing I noticed in past years is that their are three Osprey tending the nest.  I should do some more reading, I'm guessing that at least one of the nestlings returns the next year to help with the current year's brood.

Sandy Leaptrott
NE Portland
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From: bettyehunt at aol.com
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> The Osprey are back at Waldport High School football field.? Another nest was 
> built last year on the next light pole over (maybe 30 yards, max, from the 
> first), but I was never able to determine whether it was the same pair - would 
> thing it was.? Anyway, they are using the second (westerly) nest right now.? 
> 
> 
> 
> Bettye Hunt
> 
> Wonderful Waldport
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> Yesterday afternoon I checked the Osprey nest at NE 148th and Marine Drive in 
> Portland.  At least one Osprey is back.  Also saw six Red-tailed Hawks, three 
> American Kestrels and six (or more) Blue Herons (at PDX).  On the river there 
> were at least a couple Grebes and a large raft of ducks (?) and gulls.  We took 
> NE Marine Drive from NE 33rd out to Interlachen Lane in FairView.  A nice drive 
> along the river.
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