News From Other Nests 2017

Thanks Alan, but not good news re FK8, as always I hope it's a transmitter failure :(

Since fledging, Hog Island's Bailey has spent the bulk of her time in some nearby trees, where the camera couldn't get a very close view. This morning, she has been venturing to the Crown Royal, the boat that houses the frustration nest built by Steve and Rachel. Here is a video with a bit closer view, finally. She looks great.

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Thank you for the update Pandy, so pleased Bailey is doing well.

Once again, Hog Island's Bailey makes the news! She was knocked into the water by an eagle. As she was swimming away (from right to left in the vid), the eagle dove at her (2:40), quickly chased off by dad Steve. The staff brought her to shore in a pontoon boat, fed and then released her. Just a day in the life of this family!

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Eagle vs, osprey, round 2 from Hog Island.

From staffer Eric:"About 40 minutes after releasing Bailey and watching her successfully fly off we spotted her again in the water on the opposite side of the island. Again I went out in the boat and brought her aboard. She showed 2 small wounds. One on her upper thigh and one on her lower back, suggesting another attempted attack by an eagle. They appear to be superficial, but we did decide to send her along to the local rehabber to get antibiotics and a thorough inspection of the wounds. Before sending her off I was able to get a few more fish for her and she consumed about 2 entire mackerel. We hope to have her back later this afternoon or tomorrow morning so that Steve is still around to help in her care and she may still migrate on time. We will try to keep you posted as things develop. We are all wishing Bailey the best. Eric"

Thanks Pandy for the news of Bailey, I so hope all goes well for her.

Thank you for the video and later news, Pandy.  Poor Bailey has really been thru it in her young life.

If ever an osprey deserved to survive and return its Bailey.  

Thanks Pandy for the update on Bailey.    She must have nine lives, she has been through such a lot for one so young.   Hope she continues to do well.