Here you see our heroes who fought off and nearly killed a rogue male osprey who was trying to invade and steal their home last week. That’s Ozzie bringing Harriet a gift, while she appears to be horrified by his taste in furnishings. Ozzie got the hint and soon left to get Harriet a delicious fish:
Our happy homeowners had an unexciting week, which is a fabulous state of mind in osprey-land. However, I’m slightly concerned about them being behind schedule. They are still copulating regularly and Harriet does not spend all of her time in the nest. She stays upright in it and takes solo trips from the nest. At this time last year, Harriet remained lying low in the nest laying eggs and then brooding.
Harriet does, however, often beg in her nest while Ozzie is away, which is a good sign she’s in a breeding mood:
It could be that the multi-day home invasion threw their schedule off. It also could be that this year will be one of those rarities when Ozzie and Harriet produce no little prehistoric-looking raptors. Stay tuned. (Images taken in Brooklin, Maine, on May 13, 2025.)