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Osprey Update: June 12
Three weeks old on a hot BI day. June 12th was a sunny, hot day. Notice the Osprey nestlings are panting as a way of cooling their bodies. Birds do not have sweat glands. You will at time notice the adult Osprey standing over the young with wings partially or fully out stretched providing a cool shady spot. And of course, there is nearly always a wonderful Block Island breeze.


Osprey Update: June 6
Wow! That is a fresh, big flounder - it's still moving! The 2nd hatched nestling is 2 weeks old today. They are being fed well and growing fast.


Osprey Update: June 5
What a difference a week makes. The oldest nestling is 2 weeks old today. All three nestlings are robust eaters. Here the female feeds each one bits of fresh fish - each getting their turn. And, if the chunk is too big - mama eats it. At 2 weeks old (and nearly 2 weeks) these osprey nestling have doubled in size. The one on the right has already laid its head down for a nap, the other 2 will follow suit.
Click here to view Osprey Web Cam at Block Island Power Co.
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