What has happened so far on the Osprey cam? Keep reading to find out and feel free to watch the attached clips!
March 29th:
Carson wrestling with the unknown male.
The male Osprey that arrived on March 17th was most likely not Carson, and several days later, Carson arrives and fends off this unknown male who is with Rachel. Carson is later seen in the nest with Rachel, and it is apparent that he is the victor.
Clip 1 – friendsofmashpeenationalwildliferefuge.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Nest-defense-1-3-29-24.mp4
Clip 2 – friendsofmashpeenationalwildliferefuge.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Nest-defense-2-3-29-24.mp4
April 11th – 19th:
Rachel with all 4 eggs.
Osprey usually lay between 2 and 4 eggs, and Rachel laid 4 eggs this April! Both the male and female take turns sitting on the eggs to keep them warm.
1st Egg (April 11th) – friendsofmashpeenationalwildliferefuge.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/View-of-first-egg-4-11-24.mp4
2nd Egg (April 13th) – friendsofmashpeenationalwildliferefuge.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/First-2-eggs.mp4
3rd Egg (April 16th) – friendsofmashpeenationalwildliferefuge.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Third-egg-laid-4-16-24.mp4
4th Egg (April 19th) – friendsofmashpeenationalwildliferefuge.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Fourth-egg-laid-4-19-24.mp4
Written by Grace Vachon