Osprey Family in the Nest

by Lyuba Filatova

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Osprey Family in the Nest

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Lyuba Filatova

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In North America, ospreys breed along rivers, lakes, wetlands, and coastal marshes. They build their nests within several miles of the nest from which they fledged. Typically, ospreys choose tall nests in clear open spaces so they can defend the nest from land and air predators. Osprey nests are large and quite conspicuous. Twigs and large sticks make up the majority of an osprey nest. Often, smaller bird species such as starlings or house sparrows live in the underside of the nest. Osprey nests can be up to five feet in diameter and two to seven feet thick. In addition, osprey nests can weigh well over 300 pounds! Ospreys tend to return to the same nest year after year. Osprey typically lay 1-3 eggs per season. Incubation is approximately 36-42 days. The chicks will fledge about 55 days after hatching. Juvenile ospreys resemble the adults, but are more mottled. Young ospreys will stay dependent on their parents until the young are able to fish for themselves and will use the nest as home base until they migrate in September. Taken in Cape Cod, Massachusetts

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September 9th, 2023

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