Spring Osprey

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Finally.  We have had two very warm days and a lot of rain.  The river is ice free.  I can finally get out on the river.   Heaven!

The geese are congregating on Goose, Birch and the Crescent Islands.  I expect they use these islands for nesting.  I'll keep an eye open for the goslings.

I stopped by the marshy cove.  It is still very icy.  I can hear the redwing blackbirds calling.

There were mallards and mergansers about.

The shoreline is still icy on the shady southern banks.

I remember an osprey nest up the river.  I paddled up to it and was immediately rewarded with the sight of the pair fixing their nest!

What an amazing sight!

I could have spent an hour watching the pair.  But I didn't want to upset them.  I headed home.

This is a welcome Spring!