Ospreys Return to Patuxent River Park

Our first ospreys were sighted about 3 times on Tuesday, March 4, 2008. In the afternoon, over Jug Bay (a wide part of the river), all the gulls lifted into the air and soared downstream, but a darker figure flew toward the bank. It landed on a post with fish in foot!!.......



Soon an eagle approached and an aerial food fight ensued.The osprey WON
and returned to another nearby post.......


Two minutes later, he moved to a larger perch.......



Our boy is back!

Eagles Nesting at Patuxent River Park

This is the first easily visible nest and is off our entrance road. The nest is located next to a creek about 1 mile from the river and office area. Therefore, we only see it coming and going (if we're working)! It is not real close to the road, so some of these shots are a little blurry, but I included them anyway.
Usually only the nest is seen, but if you're lucky you can see a head popping up as in the first picture. Enjoy