https://www.grandriver.ca/en/outdoor-recreation/Belwood-Lake-OspreyCam.aspx?_mid_=515
There's a nest in Ontario, Canada, west of Toronto that lost its female June 18. The male has stepped up to care for the 2 chicks (16 and 14 days old) by himself. Belwood Lake and Grand River - assuming those are his fishing grounds - look to be practically on the doorstep of the nest.
So far, so good...obviously a very fragile situation, but is it unheard of for a single parent to raise chicks from this stage to fledging?
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couldn't resist these posts. Such a lovely light just now. And he's feeding them
Two chicks are blissfully asleep at the moment.
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EJ's Memorial Balgavies Loch Ospreys 2023
Being fed.
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And again, that familiar and heartwarming sight. Such an impressive bird, and look how the chicks' feathers are coming in.
Sunset on the nest, 8 pm
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If there are any two chicks I could pick to survive it is these two.
I hope they stay safe and Luther can keep feeding them to fledging stage.
They are snuggled up together at the moment.
Aww!
Agreed, Mary! What a season this has been already. We understand from Loch Arkaig that successful parenting skills don't come automatically, and then we have examples like our dear EJ and now Luther to show us what these wonderful birds are made of, as they persevere against all odds.
I so hope this pair make it.
Mirror images
I have not followed this nest, It is sad about the female, but it goes to show how hardy and determined the male is, he is doing his best to look after his babies. I hope they continue to keep safe a do well. I follow LG and there has been much sadness there, we await to see what is going to happen.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.