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:
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:
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:
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:
This week’s post focuses primarily on Kate, the youngest female osprey, from our Union Bay nest. It is nearly time for her to head for Mexico. Will she be up to the challenge? When will she leave? Will she travel alone? This week’s post attempts to answer some of these questions. See the photos and more on:
On Wednesday, I mistook this bird for a snipe. Do you know what it really is? If not, you can find out on:
Have you ever considered that raccoons could actually help with your birding? It had never crossed my mind until earlier this week. See the photos and read the story on:
How long did it take this young osprey to learn to fly? See the photos from the Union Bay Natural Area. By they way, you will never guess who was seen just north of the Montlake Bridge. See more photos on: