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Hellgate Canyon MT Osprey Nest .. 2019
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2019 6:09 pm
by IrishEyes
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The new cam is equipped with Infrared..... providing night vision for our viewers while not interfering with the Osprey!
Welcome to the 2019 Season At Hellgate Canyon Osprey Nest!
Jan 9, 2019
s'cap.Bev / Irish Eyes
Special thanks to
Cal04 for bringing this cam to the attention of HWF and providing a history for this cam and it's sister cam at Dunrovin Ranch ..
This thread is for scaps, videos and observations of the Osprey..Please limit smileys to three per post....Thank You and Enjoy!
Last Season Iris laid 3 eggs .. All hatched ...Sadly chick # 2 and # 3 died
... Chick # 1 survived ..
You can read all about 2018 here
viewtopic.php?p=485#p485
Weather Report
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/us/we ... a/missoula
Link to Facebook
Incubation Period for eggs. 35 - 42 days.
Chicks fledge between 53 and 60 days
Re: Hellgate Canyon MT Osprey Nest .. 2019
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2019 6:11 pm
by IrishEyes
TIME LINE
[*] Cam on Line .. all year !
[*]Adults Return ..... Louis , April 5 at 10:49am ..Not sure about Iris .
b]Also, several KEEN observers has noted that the first Osprey to show up at the Hellgate nest WAS NOT IRIS! There was a female that showed up on 2 and 3 April, and I had posted that it was Iris. One of our excellent osprey watchers, Allison Lanier, noticed differences in the wing feathers of the first bird and Iris! Iris has a primary feather that is molting back in - this creates a "gap" in her wing. The first bird does not have this. I have posted a couple of the photos that Allison has analyzed. Thanks Allison - it is watchers like you that keep us on our toes!!
So who needs soap operas?? I don't know how this season will turn out for Iris, but she continues to impress me with her strength and character. She is my role model!
Sincerely, Erick Greene[/b]
[*]Eggs Laid.
April 26 ..Egg # 1 at 6:39am
April 29 Egg # 2 at 4:15pm .
May 3 Egg # 3 at 9:50pm.. this is a maybe ?
May 7 . Iris at 4:33pm and back at 11:47pm with a fish Start here
viewtopic.php?p=195018#p195018
May 12 ... No sign of Iris.....
May 13.Iris is back and Louis is on the nest also
May 14, 15, 16 , 17. ?? sightings of Iris;.
May 18 , 6:59 am .. Iris on the nest with a fish .. she ate it and left !
[*] Eggs Hatched .. May 18 .. Revens took the two eggs..No thrid egg laid!
10:26p Iris is back and flew at 10:40a
2:13pm Iris is is back and vocals hear from SD Osprey .. and Iris leaves at 2:17pm
[*] Last seen .... Iris Sept. 6 at 2:03 pm
Re: Hellgate Canyon MT Osprey Nest .. 2019
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2019 6:13 pm
by IrishEyes
Information
Bonding. The pair are confirming their bond from last season.
Mating, you will see the female's tail up.
Possessive, you will see a quick on and off by the male, and other indications off territory disputes.
Post by Judy B re ...Osprey
Osprey information
Osprey Facts.....Rutland Osprey
The annual migration by Ospreys from northern breeding grounds to southern wintering spots and back again never ceases to amaze or raise questions. Here, Dr. Bob Kennedy answers a few
Read Here and Scroll Down
Osprey with fishDescription: Also known as the “fish hawk,” ospreys are raptors that are well adapted for fishing. They have long legs and large feet with specialized barbs on the pads, hooked talons, and a reversible outer toe that allows them to easily grasp fish with two toes pointing front and two pointing rear. They have an oily waterproof coating on their wings, and they can close their nostrils when they plunge into the water. They have slender bodies and long wings that are bent at the ‘wrist’. Their strong wings give them extra lift to fly up and out of the water with a heavy fish. They have a black bill with a sharp hook for eating fish.
Here is great article on
Bird Emotions
Do Birds Have Feelings?
BY MELISSA MAYNTZ
Updated 02/23/17
https://www.thespruce.com/examining-bir ... ons-386439
Re: Hellgate Canyon MT Osprey Nest .. 2019
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2019 6:14 pm
by IrishEyes
From FB ... I didn't know this
6/6 You may have noticed that our chicks were hatched with down covering most of their body. Soon after hatch their eyes opened and they were able to feed from Iris's bill. The term that describes chicks hatched with these characteristics is "semi-precocial."
#HellgateOsprey
I googled and found this also
In biology, precocial species are those in which the young are relatively mature and mobile from the moment of birth or hatching. The opposite developmental strategy is called "altricial," where the young are born or hatched helpless.
Re: Hellgate Canyon MT Osprey Nest .. 2019
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2019 6:16 pm
by IrishEyes
Montana Osprey Cams
April 29 ·
Hello everyone!!!
It just continues to get curiouser and curiouser! So we know that Louis is mating with the female osprey at the baseball nest about 1 mile down river, and he has been incubating there and bringing in fish.
Today he also brought in a fish to Iris, and spent a little time incubating too! So Louis is trying to do double duty as a father with two females. Although this is known among Ospreys, it is pretty rare. So we have front row seats to this wildlife drama. We don't know how it will work out, so we all need to take a deep breath, calm down and hope for the best.
Thinking back about last year, Louis might have been doing this then too! Remember that there were long periods of time we did not see Louis last year. But he did show up with fish and help out with incubating from time to time. And Iris managed to pull off one big healthy chick last year!
So here is hoping! Think pure thoughts!
Cheers, Erick Greene
Montana Osprey Cams
May 1 ·
Hi everyone,
Iris made it through another day! It was very interesting to see that Louis brought in a nice trout, and defended the nest against an intruder.
Here is a link to a short TV story about the Hellgate nest:
You can see Louis Matteau, the intrepid photographer whose careful observations and wonderful photographs have help us document exactly what is going on. Thanks Louis!
More to follow! Erick Greene
https://www.abcfoxmontana.com/wildlife- ... 58ed8.html
Re: Hellgate Canyon MT Osprey Nest .. 2019
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2019 6:16 pm
by IrishEyes
Friday, Sept. 13 , 2019m
This is my closing post
This season at Hellgate was very different .. Iris laid 2 eggs ... Iris was trying to incubate them and feed herself as well ..Louis didn't help much .. the eggs were stolen by Ravens
and maybe that was a good thing.. and with thanks to Eric Greene Montana Osprey Cams
April 29 ·
Hello everyone!!!
It just continues to get curiouser and curiouser! So we know that Louis is mating with the female osprey at the baseball nest about 1 mile down river, and he has been incubating there and bringing in fish.
Today he also brought in a fish to Iris, and spent a little time incubating too! So Louis is trying to do double duty as a father with two females. Although this is known among Ospreys, it is pretty rare. So we have front row seats to this wildlife drama. We don't know how it will work out, so we all need to take a deep breath, calm down and hope for the best.
Thinking back about last year, Louis might have been doing this then too! Remember that there were long periods of time we did not see Louis last year. But he did show up with fish and help out with incubating from time to time. And Iris managed to pull off one big healthy chick last year!
So here is hoping! Think pure thoughts!
Cheers, Erick Greene
As we all know Iris looked after herself and her nest .. she ate well and spent nights on her nest .. she had in tip top shape before she left ..and Iris looked very healthy and fit
At the risk of repeating myself .. Have a safe migration Iris .. we all love you and hope to see you back here next season
My wish for Iris
! hope you find a mate who cares for you .. Only the best will do, I know there is one out there ...
Thank you to Hellgate for the Cam and HWF for featuring it on your website.
Thanks you Heather, Carolyn , Ferenz , Philjo for posting here.
Special thanks to you
Heather for your many posts , s'caps and observations
Carolyn I love this poem
Iris is a beacon, for us down below,
we are not sure why we see it,
but when we do we know.
There is something in her story,
resonating in our own,
and for that fact we are never alone.
Glorious Iris, we love you.
carolyn
Re: Hellgate Canyon MT Osprey Nest .. 2019
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2019 6:16 pm
by IrishEyes
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Re: Hellgate Canyon MT Osprey Nest .. 2019
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2019 6:17 pm
by IrishEyes
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Re: Hellgate Canyon MT Osprey Nest .. 2019
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 2:37 pm
by IrishEyes
TUESDAY, APRIL 2 , 2019
WELCOME HOME IRIS~
From the video with thanks to Hellgate Osprey... Iris touched down at 9:51am
Thanks Carolyn for letting me know~
I moved your post here !
Iris came back this morning. Isn't that delightful! I have been checking as you requested.
Now we wait for Louis.....
oh yeah......what joy.....
carolyn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTmDfbR ... e=youtu.be
Re: Hellgate Canyon MT Osprey Nest .. 2019
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 2:48 pm
by IrishEyes
From cam chat
@HellgateOsprey
4/2 Iris touched down at 9:51:50 mdt this morning. This marks the earliest Iris has returned in several years. In 2011 Iris returned on 4/1. Never underestimate Iris!
Re: Hellgate Canyon MT Osprey Nest .. 2019
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 3:06 pm
by Heather L
Wow ,Bev Iris is back , Thank you!
Oh Thank you Carolyn
Re: Hellgate Canyon MT Osprey Nest .. 2019
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 3:08 pm
by Heather L
IrishEyes wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2019 3:07 pm
You are welcome Heather Q
[/quoteI m on my Smart phone , i remembered yesterday forgot this morning lol
Re: Hellgate Canyon MT Osprey Nest .. 2019
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 3:09 pm
by IrishEyes
You are welcome Heather !
S'caps from the video!
Iris is looking great ! So beautiful , heathly and rested !
Happy Tears here..
9:54a
9:55a
BBL.Dinner time here~
All Forum members are welcomed to post here !
Re: Hellgate Canyon MT Osprey Nest .. 2019
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 3:13 pm
by Heather L
She is , i have tears
Re: Hellgate Canyon MT Osprey Nest .. 2019
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 3:14 pm
by Heather L
have to go i will make sure to check cams