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New Duck on Papa Osprey’s Block. And a New Rival.
It’s been a lively week in the nature reserve. And I’m quite proud to say that I’ve run there on five days out of seven. In 90 degree weather. My reward has been that I don’t walk like a duck anymore....
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Flooding in Paradise. Birds’ delight.
Yesterday was a magnificent day. Wednesday’s rain event of the year was over. The sky was blue again, and everyone in the nature was happily active. And I mean just about everyone. I went for a long...
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Papa Osprey Goes Fishing. And Other Serious Stuff.
We are having our best weather so far this year. It’s been calling me to go outside. Finally yesterday morning I got an opportunity to spend a couple of hours on the beach and in the nature reserve. I...
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Migration Conference. At the Salt Marsh Resort.
Earlier this week, I went out for my usual greet-papa-osprey run around the salt marsh, and landed in the middle of a migration conference with over 100 participants! The place resembled a luxury...
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Not Crowded. After Thanksgiving in the Salt Marsh.
After neglecting my exercise routine for almost a month, and eating far too much over the holiday, I decided it was time to get out. Not to the malls or other crowded venues offering black stuff for...
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I Made a Mistake. But Have Been Forgiven. By the Ospreys.
This is a long post. Confessions tend to be long. And I don’t even know how to begin. But I can’t do another post about the Osprey family without telling the truth. Now that I know it. Here we go. Papa...
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Romance in the Osprey Family. And Plans for a Nursery.
It’s extremely windy today. Another cold front is approaching. Daring the wind, I wanted to check how the osprey family was doing. When I arrived in the salt marsh, Mama Osprey was sitting in the nest...
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Battering Winds, Tireless Work, Love. And a Parakeet.
The Osprey Family’s nestoration project has now entered its 3rd week. Despite the extremely windy conditions in the last few days, the osprey couple has continued to work without a break to get their...
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Clearwater, FL. Destination for Your Outward-bound Vacation.
I originally wrote this article for Bucketlistpublications.com where it was published on January 13. It’s a little different from my usual posts, but I have edited it slightly and added many more...
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Be My Valentine. And Other Breaking News from the Salt Marsh.
Phew! What a busy week it’s been. Haven’t been able to visit the salt marsh until today. But there is breaking news! Mama Osprey seems to be sitting on the first egg now. At least it looks like that to...
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The Egg Thief. And His Punishment.
Last Sunday the weather finally warmed up and I’ve been able to take a short walk/jog/run to see my feathered friends in the salt marsh several times. It’s been quite a week. Events from high drama to...
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Spring Break. Man Cave Rentals and Guard Duty.
This week has been warm. Spring-like. Birds are courting and building nests. Wild flowers are blooming in the salt marsh. And spring-breakers are everywhere. The Osprey Family is not taking a spring...
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Detective Work and a New Condo Building. In the Salt Marsh.
No baby news as yet for the Osprey Family. Mama Sandy and Papa Stanley are still sitting tight on the egg(s), taking turns. Sandy sits from sunset until sunrise, then gets a nice break after breakfast...
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Recalculating. Birds and Drones over the Salt Marsh.
This report from the salt marsh actually covers only the first half of the week, up until Wednesday. But don’t you worry, there’s been a full week’s worth of excitement. As you read this I’ll be...
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Papa Osprey Hauls in Fish. Mama Bakes. Two Chicks to Feed.
Oh chick! Just after last week’s update I thought I saw two tiny hatchlings in the Osprey nest, but couldn’t get a confirmation until this morning. I was having my second cup of coffee on the terrace...
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Fireworks. Strong Storms. And Little Miracles in the Salt Marsh.
The sky lit up, and loud bangs reverberated through the salt marsh. About an hour after bed time, the three Osprey chicks woke up to experience their first fireworks. Courtesy of the Sugar Sand...
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Empty Fridge. Life Lessons. And Romantic News from the Salt Marsh.
Mama Osprey’s fridge has been empty many times this week. The chicks are growing fast and have an endless appetite. Like teenagers usually do. When the meal time is over, all that’s left for Mama Sandy...
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Child Care Issues. And Other Interesting Dynamics in the Osprey Family.
It was almost lunch time. Lofty, the oldest chick, was in charge at the nest. Mama Sandy had left for a fishing trip to complement what Papa Stanley brings in. Teenagers have a bottomless appetite, as...
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