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?
They're enjoying fish #5 now. It looked like C#1 let C#2 get first dibs this time.
Healthy, newly ringed 77B and 78B. They don't weigh chicks when ringing, so there's no further info on sexing.
(c) Grand River Conservation Authority
In case the pic doesn't display, here's the link:
https://www.facebook.com/grandriverconservation/photos/a.378820989382.157050.73083239382/10155480169044383/?type=3&theater
Some highlights of the ringing
For several additional videos of the nest taken on 4 July from the ground, visit Bill Kitchen's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgNQuEHM07yvqa3t9YwLjw
They include some feeding, and parts of The Great Ringing Adventure