Working at home today, and I just saw my first Osprey of season here at Jug Bay.  I noticed a bird soaring while I was on the phone, and since I was engaged in the conversation it took a moment before I realized it was an Osprey.  Got my bins and saw it was intently circling over a nest platform on mainstem of the river.  Then noticed there was another Osprey on the platform.  I know usually males arrive before females and stake out nest areas, but teh one on the platform is a female.  The male landed, and is now perched nearby on a log on the bank.

I have been looking daily the last week, as the end of February is traditionally the first week they might arrive.  However, last year was a record early date for me here (Feb 19), and as mild as this winter was I am surprised it took so long this year!

Also of note, the Phoebes that nest around here arrived yesterday.  There are at least two singing now.

Cheers!
Jeff Shenot
Croom MD  

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