
Will both pairs of Union Bay Osprey return, nest and raise young this year? Some of the answers are still up in the air, but some are now known. Find out more at:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Will both pairs of Union Bay Osprey return, nest and raise young this year? Some of the answers are still up in the air, but some are now known. Find out more at:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
This week’s post is about Rama, our newest Osprey on Union Bay. She is growing up quick and hopefully rising to the challenges she must face. Read more at:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
This week’s post features two osprey with broken branches. The first is just a few weeks old and the other may be its grandfather. Read the story at:
Also, consider this a personal invitation to attend the Monday meeting with Friends of Arboretum Creek. Come, speak up and help restore our local stream.
Will Hope and Stewart be able to defend their young from our local Bald Eagles? My best answers in this week’s post on:
By the way, do not overlook the invitation to attend the first Friends of Arboretum Creek community meeting (toward the end of the post). Your help could make all the difference for our local habitat!
Have a great day on Union Bay...where nature lives in the city!
Larry
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
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
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
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
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