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The Great Egret had the bad misfortune to make its nest in the grass about 30 feet under the Osprey’s nest, which contained several baby ospreys. The large Osprey came dive bombing against the Egret several times, but each time the Egret ducked its head back into the grassy nest and eluded the swooping Osprey.
Marine Park Salt Marsh
Brooklyn, New York
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Actually, I have no idea what sex either Osprey is, but I did see the larger one bring a nice fish back to the nest.
Marine Park Salt Marsh
Brooklyn, New York
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Osprey comes back to its nesting area.
Marine Park Salt Marsh
Brooklyn, New York
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Osprey
Marine Park Salt Marsh
Brooklyn, New York
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Our osprey friends who arrived a few months ago at the Marine Park Salt Marsh, are now on the lookout to make sure the two newborns are safe.
Marine Park Salt Marsh
Brooklyn, New York
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This osprey has just come back to its nest with a bunch of extra building material to keep it nice and warm.
Marine Park Salt Marsh
Brooklyn, New York
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Baby osprey, recently hatched (Six adult ospreys, with their large wingspans, were circling high up above.)
Marine Park Salt Marsh
Brooklyn, New York
