Wednesday, February 22, 2012

N/ Alphabe-Thursday

 Robin's NEST in maple tree

Today, three NESTS - all different.

The first NEST is is still up for grabs, awaiting the return of the American robins.

 Osprey sitting on NEST in middle of marsh

The second and third photos were taken last year.   Can you see the young'uns to the left of the parent?  This is not a clear photo because the osprey nest was way into the marsh and I've cropped it so you can see the man-made stilts and the osprey-built nest.

Cormorant NESTS, condo-style

Now this is one HUGE extended family!

I am linking to Jenny Matlock at Alphabe-Thursday HERE
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42 comments:

  1. Judy February 22, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    I love the condo-style one. I've only seen an Osprey nest once.

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  2. JudyFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    It wont be long before the Robins reclaim the nest. It looks so neat compared to the Cormorant nests.

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  3. TexWisGirlFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    love that last rookery!

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  4. StephanieFebruary 22, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    It is interesting to see how the nests are built by different birds.

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  5. GeorgeFebruary 22, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    These are neat nest photos. I think you did a great job with the Osprey nest. The condo is certainly a popular spot.

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  6. MadSnapperFebruary 22, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    amazing nests, all of them and i do see the eaglets, i love that last one, have never seen anything like it. WOW on the commorants nest

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  7. RedPatFebruary 22, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Cormorants sure seem to be social creatures!

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  8. ReenaFebruary 22, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    LOL .. so hard to get rid of relatives once they move in!

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  9. SuzyFebruary 22, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    A nice collection of nests. I love the first pic.

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  10. LowellFebruary 22, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    This post made me smile. Nice selection of nests...but the condo cormorants get the prize!

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  11. HalcyonFebruary 22, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Neat nests! I've only got some squirrel nests in my trees. Maybe some nicer birds will come in the summer. :)

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  12. My name is RietFebruary 22, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    That condo nest is so special. Great shots

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  13. Rocky Mountain WomanFebruary 22, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    love the shots! very cool...

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  14. eileeninmdFebruary 22, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Cool birds and sightings I love the osprey and all the cormorants on the nest. Wonderful photos.

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  15. ~✽Mumsy✽~February 22, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    Fantastic nests! The condo style looks amazing.

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  16. ginaFebruary 22, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Amazing variety of nests! Great captures, especially the condo!

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  17. JackFebruary 22, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Your photo of the massing cormorants is a real winner, EG.

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    The lofted nest is amazing!

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  19. Judith @ Lavender CottageFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Hi Tina
    I like the condo style of the cormorants. We have ospreys nesting on our side of the lake too. However, when the GO train resumed running, the naturalists moved their twiggy platform further away from the rail line and built them a nice sturdy one. They seem to stress easily when people want to watch them.
    Judith

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  20. MichelleFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    I love the condo style!!

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  21. KathyFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    That is one big family in your last photo!

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  22. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    There were so many Cormorants in that large nest! Wonderful photos!

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  23. Gillian OlsonFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    Great captures, the condo nests are great.

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    What great nest pictures!

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  25. Splendid Little StarsFebruary 22, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    very fascinating!

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  26. Pat TillettFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    Condo style! There is an osprey who lives around here, but your photo made me think that I haven't seen him around in quite a while.

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  27. anitamombanitaFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:45 AM

    Looks like urban sprawl in that cormorant nest! Great take on N!

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  28. IndraniFebruary 23, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    Awesome post on nests.

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  29. Louis la VacheFebruary 23, 2012 at 3:05 AM

    hee hee...
    ...and here's a Cormorant spreading its wings on a Packard.

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  30. MalyssFebruary 23, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    i like the idea of "condo style"! :o)
    The first one looks sadly empty..

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  31. NancyFebruary 23, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    Wow, that last photo is amazing. They must like to be close to one another. Great shots! :)

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  32. Donna HeberFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    I loved seeing your nests and can't wait for spring to arrive! Wonderful pics indeed.

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  33. ZosiaFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    What are the condo fees and do they have a concierge? :-)

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  34. UnknownFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Love the cormorant lifestyle!
    Great photos.

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  35. KateFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Your nature photos are extraordinary. Couldn't pick a favorite; I love them all.!

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  36. 21 WitsFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Oh my how lovely...and then the last photo....brought to my mind...that movie....The Birds!

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  37. Susan AndersonFebruary 23, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    Spectacular photos!

    I wrote about nesting, too, but took a slightly different angle...

    ;)

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  38. AmesFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Neat nest. What are the man made stilts for?~Ames

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  39. Personalized Sketches and SentimentsFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    Great nest photos! Especially the very social setting of the cormorants :o)

    Blessings & Aloha!
    Happy to be visiting through Ms. Jenny's Alphabe-thursday :o)

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  40. PondsideFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    There's an osprey nest not far from here that I love to watch when it's in use. Amazing to see what can be built on top of an antenna.

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  41. YuèFebruary 25, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    wow! gorgeous photos. love them all

    thanks for the visit
    http://www.saycheez.info/2012/02/f-fruit.html

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  42. JennyFebruary 27, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Those condo nests are really nifty!

    I've never seen that before.

    I love all the new things I learn here...it's always fun to visit!

    Thanks for linking up to Alphabe-Thursday's letter "N".

    A+

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