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Ospreys return to the same mate and same nest year after year. It is striking that at the beginning of each season, new sticks must\u00a0be\u00a0added to the nest, seemingly independent of the integrity of the established nest. Why this seasonal renovation?<\/p>\n
\u2022 Winter damage: If the nest has deteriorated during the winter, now is the time for repairs.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Parasites: There are often parasites left in a nest from a previous year.\u00a0Some small birds handle this by building a new nest each spring. Other species add nesting material to an established base to provide\u00a0a barrier between parasites and this year’s chicks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 Nest stability: The stability of a nest, subject to\u00a0the high winds of summer thunderstorms, does depend upon its mass. So, adding sticks helps.<\/p>\n
An Osprey ferries in sticks to add to its nest at the beginning of the season.
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Ospreys return to the same mate and same nest year after year. It is striking that at the beginning of each season, new sticks must\u00a0be\u00a0added to the nest, seemingly independent of the integrity of the established nest. Why this … Continue reading