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The youngest of the two siblings, Darling, fledged at 63 days of age! Well, it wasn't exactly planned...the siblings had been in a prolonged epic battle for the last fish of the day. Then, trying a different tactic, Darling was playing it cool, trying to act all nonchalant, and sort of casually walked around Ding (but Ding was on to him, lol). When Darling went for the grab, Ding made a big wing slap at Darling, and in order to avoid the strike, Darling propelled himself off the nest. It was actually a nice take off, and he immediately flew! Darling flew two circuits around the nest area. Darling did not return to the nest in the evening. Congratulations Darling, you are a fledgling!
(Slow motion view of the fledge is included near the end of the video)
This is an osprey nest on Captiva Island, Florida.
Captiva Osprey Nest cam: • 2 Chicks Ding & Darlin...
Osprey nest cam courtesy: Window to Wildlife
/ @windowtowildlife
Негізгі бет 6/26/24 Captiva Ospreys: Darling Fledged !
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