There have been some surprising new developments among Union Bay Osprey. I hope you enjoy the updates at:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Osprey – Hope
A Moment In Time
This time of year it seems like most of the birds I see are juveniles e.g. young birds trying to learn to find food and survive on their own. With Fall fast approaching they are racing the calendar as they attempt to master their survival skills. Learn how you can help them in this week’s post on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Hugo’s Hope
This week’s post provides updates on our Union Bay Osprey, Chester, Lacey and their young. There is also a brief discussion regarding the notches on primary feathers. I hope you find it interesting!
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Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry Hubbell
Duck, Duck, Heron
Have you ever seen a Great Blue Heron floating like a duck? How many Osprey are in the Union Bay nest? More photos, questions and answers in this week’s post on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
The Air Dance
In order to perpetuate his line a male osprey will do many things. He will gather sticks and grass to build a nest, he will do a diving dance while dangling food from his talons to entice his mate, he will chase large and dangerous Bald Eagles away from the nest site and he will ultimately work very hard to bring food to a growing family. Life is challenging for both parents but there are also some rewarding moments. Read this week’s post to see more on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
The Feast
For you and I a Holiday Dinner is often considered a feast, but what would be a feast for a Downy Woodpecker? Find the answer and see the photos in this week’s post at:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
A Carolina Morning
If one morning you suddenly found yourself exchanging stares with this aquatic bird (near a Loblolly Pine forest in South Carolina) would you know which bird species you were looking at? Learn more in this week’s post on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Coffee and Cream
The young osprey on your left just got out of the water after another failed fishing attempt. I could not resist his baleful stare even though he is not the reason this post is call Coffee and Cream. Please visit:
I will explain the coffee reference in full and even discuss this young bird’s fishing technique.
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Diamonds Are Optional
Are there young birds in the osprey nest at the Union Bay Natural Area? Will you understand my cryptic reference to Diamonds Are Optional? Find out for yourself by reading this week’s post on:
Have great fourth!
Larry
Pescatarians
Our local fish-eating osprey have returned to Union Bay. Will they raise another brood of young this year? Are they the same pair from last year? Who are they competing with this year? The answers and more at:
Have a great day on Union Bay!
Larry