Osprey Nest Update

It was back to the Osprey nest this morning to see how things are progressing.

Osprey
Osprey

All three chicks appear to be growing and doing well.

Osprey
Osprey

Once the sun made an appearance, the chicks would rest in the shade of mom while awaiting the next food delivery.

Osprey
Osprey

This was the second food delivery of the morning since I arrived. While I took photos earlier, conditions were a little better now.

Osprey
Osprey

As is usually the case, the female will take the fish from the male,

Osprey
Osprey

… and then he will depart. A little crowded with them all in the nest at the same time.

Osprey
Osprey

Then she will start feeding the chicks. In this case, the smallest one.

Osprey
Osprey

Once it had its fill,

Osprey
Osprey

… she offered the others some who ate more than the little one at the earlier feeding.

Osprey
Osprey

Then it was time to digest and and enjoy the morning. I continued to watch a little longer and there was another food delivery as I was packing up the gear in preparation to leave. Three hungry mouths will keep the adults busy.