Observations & Images
14 April 2007
Approximate age of nestling(s) in days: 17
THE NEIGHBORS
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Observations & Images
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The male Osprey carries a large fish which he has removed from the nest. |
| Today was one of those days when he could not abide the presence of Vultures coming near the nest. | |
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Some days he ignores them, other days, like today, he gives chase to them whenever they stray near. |
| The chastisement is usually at high speeds until the harried Vulture is chased far enough away for the male Osprey to break off and soar back to the nest area. | |
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The swift passage of the birds sounds like a taut canvas flapping in a stiff breeze. |
| The male Osprey, top left, dives after a Vulture over the nest. | |
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Given the large number of Vultures around the Refuge, chasing every one that strays near can be an exhausting business. |
| A Sharp-Shinned Hawk swoops past the nest as the female Osprey looks on with concern. | |
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A Southeastern Five-lined Skink sunning itself on a fallen tree trunk. |
| The red face and throat indicate this is a breeding adult male. | |
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A Cuban Brown Anole. |
| The Anole extends its dewlap which serves the dual purpose of being a threat display and a lure for a potential mate. | |