We think this male is C22. He is refurbishing the nest atop the cell tower adjacent to Acme Building Materials on old US23 South of Brighton.
He's coming in for a landing with a new stick held in this left talon in this photo.
Jim Kortge photo - used with permission.
Once the stick is in the nest, C22 fiddles with it for some time to get it placed "just right".
Jim Kortge photo - used with permission.
In the process of getting the new stick placed where he wants it, C22's mate gets annoyed and flys off. She came back later when the stick placing task was finished.
Jim Kortge photo - used with permission.
After placing the new stick, C22 takes flight. A short time later he returned to the cell tower. With feet down for a landing, we could see his bands well enought to know it was a hacked osprey.
Jim Kortge photo - used with permission.
The various antennae and uprights of the cell tower make great perches. Often, the male is on one of these structures, watching over the nest, his mate, and keeping a sharp eye on the sky for intruders.
We think this male is C22. He is refurbishing the nest atop the cell tower adjacent to Acme Building Materials on old US23 South of Brighton.
Once the stick is in the nest, C22 fiddles with it for some time to get it placed "just right".
In the process of getting the new stick placed where he wants it, C22's mate gets annoyed and flys off. She came back later when the stick placing task was finished.
After placing the new stick, C22 takes flight. A short time later he returned to the cell tower. With feet down for a landing, we could see his bands well enought to know it was a hacked osprey.
The various antennae and uprights of the cell tower make great perches. Often, the male is on one of these structures, watching over the nest, his mate, and keeping a sharp eye on the sky for intruders.