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  • How to use the Fish Counting Matrix to learn even more about Ospreys:

    The livechat moderators will be collecting info from the LiveChat archive on an ongoing basis (usually daily) during the season.  On a regular basis, they will update the fish catch data and the entire logged catch info for the season will then become visible and downloadable for data analysis by everyone, including for classes, scientists, naturalists, and others.


    With an ever-accumulating running data set, it’s possible to put on our thinking caps and learn much more.  We encourage everyone to learn by calculating ratios and percentages, graphing findings, and study the data to find patterns and draw conclusions from the numbers.   Here are some relevant research questions you can apply to this data set…


    Can you/your class determine what ratio or percentage of fish brought to the nest were brought by Richmond (male) or the Rosie (female) Osprey?   Can you explain any disparity you notice in number of fish each adult Osprey brought home?

    Can you tell us what was the most common fish species caught in April?  How about in May, or in June?  Why might the typical catch be different in different months?

    How many times per day does an Osprey bring in a fish?  

    Does the number of fish deliveries increase when there are nestlings to feed?  By how much, on average?

    Can you tell us how frequently, on average, a manmade object was brought to the nest?   Can you think of ways that all of us can help make life safer for Ospreys who share our shorelines with us?

    If your class is working with data and doing projects on this topic, let us know.  Perhaps we might choose to highlight your intriguing scientific findings in a social media post!

  • Can you help us take note of what Richmond & Rosie bring home?

    We’re inviting all fans of the SFBayOspreys to help us identify WHAT Richmond and Rosie are bringing back to the nest. We’re hoping this data will provide us all with a better understanding of our Ospreys and shed light on ways that we all can help to protect these magnificent birds and other Bay wildlife in their ecosystem. Based on informal sightings of fish caught in our first season, we’ve chosen a shortlist of likely fish that you may see either Richmond or Rosie bring back to feed themselves or their young.


    We’d like you to tell us what you see by noting the specific time of ARRIVAL of the fish (timestamp on the screen), which Osprey first brought it to their nest (see FAQ page for telling Richmond & Rosie apart), WHAT was brought, and any notes about the catch such as: whole fish, headless fish.  When you see a fish brought in, please report these comments on the LiveChat, and include a screen capture if you can. The person who is the first to report the most fish accurately will win a prize at the end of the season.


    While there are myriad species of fish in our SF Bay, we’re only asking for your help to identify a very small subset of what’s out there. If the fish you observe on the livestream, is  NOT one of these fish species, please comment as OTHER FISH and add notes that might help, such as “shaped like a Surf Perch but was solid black in color”.


    Lastly, and importantly, if what Richmond or Rosie bring to the nest is not a fish AT ALL, please report that PROMPTLY as well, on the LiveChat with the timestamp of arrival from the livestream and a screen capture.  Ospreys collect and bring many man made items which could be harmful, such as (monofilament) fishing line, netting, plastics like straws and forks.  We definitely want to know about these Items and precise time of arrival (from timestamps), too.


    Here are the target fish for this exciting adventure in Citizen Science Fish I.D.


    (Copyright for the fish illustrations and accompanying natural history below belongs to Val Kells. To discover hundreds more fish species found in our region, we recommend her book, A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes from Alaska to California, published in 2016.)

Date Time Osprey Species Observer Notes Moderator
10:29 Richmond Surf Perch Logged by Midi Possibly Barred Surfperch TB
09:21 Richmond Jacksmelt Logged by Midi TB
07:52 Richmond Jacksmelt Logged by Midi TB
10:07 Richmond Bass-Striped Logged by Midi TB
13:07 Richmond Surf Perch Logged by Midi Maybe Black Perch TB
16:44 Richmond Bass-Striped Logged by Midi TB
08:59 Richmond Unknown Logged by Midi Probably Jacksmelt TB
13:25 Richmond Surf Perch Logged by Midi TB
08:54 Richmond Jacksmelt Logged by Midi TB
10:04 Richmond Jacksmelt Logged by Midi Brought intact to nest TB
12:25 Richmond Jacksmelt Logged by Midi Particularly large. Took it to sheave "nest" to eat. TB
14:06 Richmond Jacksmelt Logged by Midi TB
10:32 Richmond Jacksmelt Logged by Midi Somehow caught it in dense fog, only gone 2 min! TB
14:37 Richmond Jacksmelt Logged by Midi TB
15:38 Richmond Jacksmelt Logged by Midi TB
16:36 Rosie Surf Perch Logged by Midi TB
08:54 Richmond Jacksmelt Logged by Midi TB
11:53 Richmond Jacksmelt Logged by Midi TB
13:01 Richmond Jacksmelt Logged by Midi TB
15:43 Richmond Jacksmelt Logged by Midi TB
13:28 Richmond Jacksmelt Logged by Midi TB
09:37 Richmond Jacksmelt Logged by Midi TB
14:24 Richmond Other Logged by Midi Flatfish-Not Starry Flounder or CA Halibut due to lack of bands, tail shape TB
15:27 Richmond Jacksmelt Logged by Midi TB
12:46 Richmond Bass-Striped Logged by Midi TB
10:06 Richmond Jacksmelt Logged by Midi Brought to nest intact. Transfer with some difficulty TB
13:29 Richmond Jacksmelt Logged by Midi TB
09:10 Richmond Jacksmelt Logged by Midi CM
18:14 Richmond Plainfin Midshipman Tony\ Likely Plainfin Midshipman. Not on our list, but very interesting TB
11:39 Richmond Other Cindy Remnant mantle of likely sub-adult gull brought to nest as lining material by Richmond TB
07:21 Richmond Jacksmelt craigor CM
16:11 Richmond Bass-Striped Kat TB
18:44 Richmond Jacksmelt TB
12:00 Richmond Jacksmelt TB
17:38 Richmond Bass-Striped Kat TB
09:51 Richmond Bass-Striped Kat TB
18:05 Richmond Jacksmelt Kat TB
16:11 Richmond Jacksmelt SailMonkey CM
17:45 Richmond Jacksmelt Kat Took to nest, Rosie not interested TB
17:47 Richmond Bass-Striped TB
09:18 Richmond Jacksmelt SailMonkey TB
16:54 Richmond Jacksmelt Kat Brought to nest @17:03 to warn off interloper. Returned to crane w/fish. Exchange @17:15 CM
10:41 Richmond Starry Flounder SailMonkey Prominent bands in fins. Richmond ate entire fish. CM
11:15 Richmond Starry Flounder TB
17:17 Richmond Jacksmelt TB
19:07 Richmond Jacksmelt Midi TB
17:18 Rosie Jacksmelt Ate entire fish TB
18:36 Richmond Jacksmelt Brought small remnant to Rosie on nest TB
10:33 Richmond Other Kat Lack of prominent bands in fins, thus not Starry Flounder. Possibly indentations in tailfin for CA Halibut TB
17:29 Richmond Jacksmelt Crow TB
13:14 Richmond Other Kat Flatfish-May have indentations in tailfin of CA Halibut CM
13:34 Richmond Jacksmelt Kat TB
15:34 Richmond Jacksmelt traded fish back and forth after each Osprey fed on it TB
16:40 Richmond Unknown JanA Could be Striped Bass or Jacksmelt TB
16:03 Richmond Jacksmelt Only very end piece. Deeply forked tailfin like Jacksmelt, no stripes TB
18:34 Richmond Jacksmelt Crow TB
15:47 Richmond Jacksmelt SailMonkey Probably Jacksmelt. Ate entire fish TB
17:14 Rosie Unknown Rosie flew in from Marina Bay direction with fish TB
18:45 Richmond Jacksmelt TB
10:46 Richmond Bass-Striped TB
17:01 Richmond Unknown Long view, no ID TB
18:12 Richmond Starry Flounder SailMonkey Brought to cable, then to nest TB
19:04 Richmond Jacksmelt Crow Ate entire fish CM
09:02 Richmond Unknown Midi No bands in fins, thus not Starry Flounder TB
09:03 Richmond Jacksmelt TB
10:06 Richmond Jacksmelt Crow CM
17:35 Richmond Bass-Striped Crow CM
17:46 Richmond Bass-Striped CM
12:58 Rosie Jacksmelt CM
16:50 Richmond Bass-Striped CM
09:04 Richmond Jacksmelt CM
16:31 Richmond Bass-Striped TB
15:36 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Richie gave headless Striper to Rosie at 1535, she took it to the strut to eat and brought it back at 1620 craigor
17:04 Richmond Bass-Striped craigor
10:38 Richmond Bass-Striped JanA brought to nest sans face and taken away by Rosie 1038 craigor
13:49 Rosie Bass-Striped Kat to boom, brought to nest and ID'd 1420--richmond would rather stay on the eggs! craigor
18:07 Richmond Unknown Kat spotted on boom, fish mostly gone, unable to ID craigor
14:23 Rosie Bass-Striped Cindy Hefty Striper caught by Rosie and taken to the strut; shared back and forth b/w Rosie n Richmond rest of afternoon craigor
08:54 Richmond Bass-Striped Kat brought to boom by Richmond 0854, then to nest for ID at 0942 CM
17:30 Rosie Bass-Striped Judi Brought to nest by Rosie at 1730, taken away by Richmond craigor
08:01 Richmond Jacksmelt Cindy Richmond brought whole fish to nest for Rosie who took it off camera TB
15:24 Richmond Bass-Striped calgal Spotted flying by at 1524, brought to nest by Richmond, half-eaten, at 1628 craigor
10:49 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Brought to cable to eat a bit, then to Rosie in the nest, who flew off with it craigor
17:48 Richmond Bass-Striped Kat Spotted on cable 1748, brought to nest for ID 1809 craigor
10:36 Richmond Bass-Striped SailMonkey Brought to cable 1036, then to nest for ID 1226. From 1156 to 1206, Richmond was spotted chasing off an intruder while still carrying the fish. Fish taken away by Rosie 1237. Back to nest again at 1317, 1417, and 1456! CM
18:02 Rosie Bass-Striped DianneA Rosie spotted on ROV cable with fish via ATN 1802 fish brought to nest 1817 then taken to boom by Richmond 1828 craigor
20:13 Richmond Unknown calgal partial fish (but bigger than remnant seen earlier). Not ID'ed to species craigor
07:16 Richmond Other Cindy remnant of a bird carcass brought as nest lining material at 716am by Richmond craigor
09:49 Richmond Bass-Striped SailMonkey fish was already headless and bloody upon arrival craigor
17:09 Rosie Jacksmelt Kat back end of fish only, initially obscured by delivery, observers split on ID, CIndy says Jacksmelt craigor
17:50 Richmond Bass-Striped J. whole fish brought to boom by Richmond craigor
09:23 Richmond Bass-Striped Kat Brought to nest by Richmond and taken away by Rosie to her strut perch craigor
19:03 Richmond Jacksmelt Midi brought to nest by Richmond and taken away by Rosie very quickly craigor
20:10 Richmond Unknown Judi Brought to boom 2010 per ATN. Species ID unknown. Brought to nest briefly 2039 (to entice Rosie from the eggs?) Rosie took one bite, then Richie left again with the fish. craigor
14:32 Richmond Bass-Striped DianneA Photographed on boom cable by DianneA on-site 1432. Brought to nest 1529. Baby's first feeding! craigor
17:09 Richmond Bass-Striped Laura Henry Rear half only brought to nest by Richmond. Possible this is the same as the earlier fish, but it's a pretty big piece. CM
19:37 Richmond Man Made Objects Judi Tan scrap of cloth, darkened as if wet or oily. Later ID'd as a detached section of pants leg. Removed from nest by a raven on 11/22 at 1344. craigor
08:14 Richmond Bass-Striped GailMac Headless Striper brought to nest by Richie. Both parents present as Rosie began to feed 1st chick craigor
14:28 Richmond Bass-Striped Kat Richmond spotted on boom with fish, fish brought to nest 1431 craigor
18:29 Richmond Bass-Striped Kat brought to nest to feed the now TWO chicks and Rosie waiting for it craigor
07:19 Richmond Bass-Striped thora Spotted on boom cable 0719 nest arrival 0735; Rosie n chicks had it until 0830 when Richie repo'd it TB/craigor
15:42 Richmond Bass-Striped GailMac Brought to nest by Richmond. Large striper with no face. Taken away by RIchie, then back to nest 1703, to feed the family. craigor
18:27 Richmond Jacksmelt SailMonkey Partially eaten coming to nest. Rosie fed nestlings, self. Finished fish before before brooding. craigor
08:18 Richmond Bass-Striped DianneA Brought to nest mostly intact, taken away, then back to nest, last remnant taken away by Richmond at 1149 craigor
15:41 Richmond Jacksmelt judi Brought to nest about ten minutes before third chick hatched craigor
06:35 Richmond Jacksmelt Robin Spotted on cable via ATN 0635, brought to nest 0637. Three chicks fed, fish taken away by RIchmond about 0650. CM
07:43 Richmond Jacksmelt GailMac Brought to nest, headless. Seems to be, already, the 2nd jacksmelt of the day. Taken away by RIchmond 0819 back to nest 0848 craigor
11:12 Richmond Bass-Striped Kat Richie brought whole Striper to the nest. Stayed while Rosie fed the kids (mostly). Then repo'd.1/2 striper returned to nest @ 1247 craigor
16:13 Richmond Bass-Striped Kat Another whole striper brought to the nest by Richmond, who immediately took it away to the boom cable. Back to nest, headless, 1632, for big family feed. Back 1745 (no takers) and again 1812 for another snack for chicks craigor
06:16 Richmond Bass-Striped thora brought to nest whole at 0616 taken away by richmond--for head removal? back to nest at 0636 then quickly removed again to boom cable at 0638. Back to nest, headless, breakfast for all at 0705. craigor
11:19 Richmond Bass-Striped calgal nearly intact on arrival at nest. head removed at nest. chicks fed, richie away with fish at 1130 craigor
15:49 Richmond Bass-Striped Lori Arrival at nest 1549, mostly intact large striper. Rosie and the kids eat. Taken away to cable by Richmond, then back to nest for more family feeding at 1702 craigor
19:03 Richmond Jacksmelt JanA Brought to nest nearly intact, delivery interrupted by intruder, Mom feeds kids from remains of previous fish, new fish left on nest while RIchmond runs off the unwelcome guest. Still on the nest at 1958, when Rosie gets up to feed the chicks. craigor
06:28 Richmond Bass-Striped radchick Brought to nest intact, then taken away immediately to boom cable. Brought back to nest sans head 0645. Everyone fed, fish removed by Richmond at 0654. Richmond brings back tail end at 0747 craigor
13:43 Richmond Bass-Striped Kat Striped bass brought to nest, taken away immediately, then brought back headless 1351, another richie-feeds-rosie moment at 1404 chicks being fed at 1408 fish leaves, returns 1516 richie feeds rosie again 1517 fish left on nest chicks feeding again at 1550 craigor
16:52 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Brought to nest 1652 very bloody, head partly eaten Chicks feeding at 1752 and 1844 remnant taken away by Richmond 1915 chicks feeding again 1933 just the tail end left at 1938 craigor
19:39 Richmond Man Made Objects GailMac Red plastic caution tape-type streamer brought to nest. Removed by Rosie ca 1356 on May 16 craigor
07:01 Richmond Bass-Striped GailMac Brought to nest 0701 nearly whole, Richmond removes face while on the nest then Rosie commences feeding. Fish removed 0740, back at 0805. Chicks feeding at 0830 FIsh taken away again, then returned to nest ca 0935 for feeding craigor
13:35 Richmond Bass-Striped JanA delivered to nest ca 1335, looks split open but head still on. Taken away, then returned to nest about 1448 for feeding, chicks fed again 1556. craigor
16:37 Richmond Bass-Striped JanA Head removed, but otherwise complete, this must be a new one left at the nest 1637. Feeding chicks at 1716, again at 1800. craigor
19:22 Richmond Bass-Striped DianneA Striper with no face brought to nest. Feeding ensues. Richmond leaves with fish 1934. Back to nest by 2025, chicks fed. Tail end brought back (or uncovered) 0556 on 05-17, the next morning. Richmond feeds Rosie again 0559, chicks also fed. craigor
08:41 Richmond Bass-Striped GailMac Big headless striper brought to nest. Rosie feeds the chicks. Fish stays on the nest for periodic feedings and adult snacks through the morning and early afternoon. Remaining end finally taken away by Richmond 1408 ... then brought back 1444 craigor
16:43 Richmond Bass-Striped Kat Fresh intact striper brought to nest for just a moment, then taken away to boom cable. Back to nest 1652 after partial face removal, Rosie feeds the chicks. Previous fish tail still on the nest. craigor
06:29 Richmond Bass-Striped Lori Striped bass brought to cable by RIchmond, then brought to nest, faceless, at 0636. Chicks fed, fish removed by RIchmond 0649, then apparently lost. RIchmond visible on boom cable without fish 0652. craigor
08:23 Richmond Bass-Striped GailMac Brought whole to nest. Rosie feeds the chicks craigor
15:29 Richmond Bass-Striped Mooph Brought to nest briefly ca 1529 taken away to boom cable. Back to nest 1606 with face removed, chicks are fed craigor
07:22 Richmond Bass-Striped GailMac Brought to nest nearly whole. Rosie feeds the chicks. Removed, returned to nest then taken away to the boom cable by Richmond 0751. Back to nest 0818, more family feeding. craigor
10:50 Richmond Bass-Striped DianneA Richmond spotted on boom with fish. Brought to nest 11:03 without face. craigor
14:20 Richmond Bass-Striped Kat Spotted on boom cable, then brought to nest headless TB
15:35 Unsure Man Made Objects Kat Red plastic ribbon similar to the one from last week spotted on nest 1535. Removed from nest by Rosie at 1309 on May 29. craigor
17:30 Richmond Jacksmelt judi Brought to the nest intact - note yellow spot on gill craigor
07:20 Richmond Bass-Striped Lori Brought to nest without face 0720 craigor
13:40 Richmond Bass-Striped WWOC & Cathy Spotted on boom ca 1340 by WWOC chatters on-site. Brought to nest 1359. craigor
18:45 Richmond Bass-Striped Sue A Brought whole to nest. Immediate feeding. craigor
07:29 Richmond Bass-Striped GailMac nearly-intact striper brought to nest craigor
12:21 Richmond Jacksmelt Kat whole fish brought to nest craigor
18:06 Richmond Bass-Striped Sue A Whole fish brought to nest, chicks fed, fish removed from nest 1829 craigor
08:01 Richmond Bass-Striped GailMac Whole large fish brought to nest. Richmond seen feeding oldest chick at 0805. craigor
13:05 Richmond Jacksmelt DianneA Brought whole to nest. ID not totally certain craigor
14:38 Richmond Unknown JanA unknown small fish brought briefly to nest, then eaten on cable by Richmond craigor
16:17 Richmond Bass-Striped chagin Whole striper brought to nest 1617, then taken away to cable. Returned to nest, minus face, 1626 for dino feeding. Richmond seen feeding chicks again 1705. craigor
06:02 Richmond Bass-Striped J. Whole fish to nest 0602, then away to cable for processing. Returned to nest, headless, at 0629. Feeding commences. craigor
12:55 Richmond Bass-Striped calgal Whole fish to nest. Chicks fed to stupefaction. Fish away to boom 1323 craigor
15:20 Richmond Bass-Striped cyclefilms Fresh whole striper brought by Richmond ca 1520 craigor
07:08 Richmond Bass-Striped radchick Spotted on cable 0708. Brought to nest, faceless, 0726. craigor
12:29 Richmond Jacksmelt Midi brought whole to nest, then taken away briefly before being returned for feeding craigor
16:32 Richmond Bass-Striped JanA Whole fish to nest for immediate feeding. craigor
18:52 Richmond Bass-Striped ali Spotted on boom 1852 brought to nest headless 1855 craigor
08:12 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Brought by nest and taken immediately to boom for processing. Faceless fish left on nest. craigor
13:05 Richmond Jacksmelt Sue A Whole fish to nest craigor
15:52 Richmond Bass-Striped ali Whole fish brought to nest craigor
18:56 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Reported headless fish to nest, possibly new but not bloody craigor
06:18 Richmond Jacksmelt radchick Flopping fish dropped on nest. craigor
08:14 Richmond Bass-Striped chagin Headless striper nest delivery craigor
13:54 Richmond Jacksmelt Kat Whole fish to nest craigor
15:37 Richmond Jacksmelt z Another fresh whole fish dropped off at the nest craigor
17:32 Richmond Bass-Striped GailMac Chunky striper delivered to nest craigor
18:55 Richmond Bass-Striped Kat Another whole striper delivered to nest. Rosie still has about half of the last one left. Both fish visible on the nest at 1903 craigor
07:02 Richmond Bass-Striped radchick Large whole striper dropped on the nest 0702. Chicks fed, fish removed to cable by RIchmond 0722 craigor
12:28 Richmond Bass-Striped Kat Whole striper, still fighting, dropped in the nest. craigor
16:43 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Whole fish to nest. Rosie and the chicks make short work of it. Richmond left hungry. craigor
18:21 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Headless striper delivery. RIchmond took his share first this time. Good thing too, because the chicks quickly devoured the rest. craigor
05:47 Richmond Jacksmelt radchick Brought whole to nest before the cam went to color. Rapidly consumed. Last of tail removed by Richmond 0612 craigor
07:28 Richmond Bass-Striped Midi Fish brought to nest with face partly removed. Chicks commence feeding with voracity. Richmond feeding chicks at 0754, sharing bites of tail with Rosie at 0804 craigor
11:09 Richmond Bass-Striped Midi Partially defaced fish dropped at nest craigor
16:00 Richmond Jacksmelt JanA Appears to be a large jacksmelt, head still on, but with the belly ripped out. TB
17:15 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Whole fish delivery to nest. Devoured. Tail taken away 1739 craigor
19:23 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi To nest with head gone. craigor
06:02 Richmond Jacksmelt J. Brought to boom cable fighting fiercely, then to nest nearly whole at 0605 for family feeding craigor
08:34 Richmond Bass-Striped Mike D / calgal Bloody striper dropped off at nest. Richmond stands by while Rosie and the kids eat. craigor
15:44 Richmond Jacksmelt Kat Whole fish brought by nest craigor
16:50 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Wiggling striper with visible eye brought to nest. Taken away to an unknown loation, then returned at 1724 craigor
20:02 Richmond Jacksmelt Crow Fresh jacksmelt brought to nest craigor
07:10 Richmond Plainfin Midshipman J. Unusual fish brought to nest, ID'd as Plainfin Midshipman. craigor
10:19 Richmond Bass-Striped JanA brought to nest, ID'd at 1022 craigor
14:54 Richmond Bass-Striped Kat Large striper brought whole to nest. RIchmond waits on the rail while the family feeds craigor
07:55 Richmond Plainfin Midshipman C. Whole fish to nest. ID uncertain. Later ID'd as another Plainfin Midshipman craigor
09:40 Richmond Bass-Striped Sue A Richmond spotted on cable with large fish, removing face. To nest by 9:55. Richmond back on cable with tail end at 10:38 TB
13:19 Richmond Bass-Striped GailMac Fat headless striper brought to nest craigor
16:02 Richmond Bass-Striped C. Brought from the east with head gone craigor
19:31 Richmond Jacksmelt Midi Brought to nest with head missing. Consumed quickly (and concealed) by chicks. ID'd as Jacksmelt when RIchmond took it to the cable at 1938 craigor
21:03 Richmond Bass-Striped Crow Late night fish delivery to nest. Species and condition on arrival uncertain. ID'd from shape of tail left on the nest 2130. Last of tail eaten by Rosie and the chicks 0556 the next morning, June 1. craigor
08:08 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Richmond on cable with large striper. Brought to nest after partial face removal 0826. Rosie and the chicks feast. Tail end taken back to cable by Richmond 0845 craigor
12:07 Richmond Jacksmelt calgal Brought to nest, concealed behind chicks, consumed rapidly making ID difficult. Only crumbs left by 1235. ID as Jacksmelt from retrieved video craigor
15:41 Richmond Jacksmelt Kat Whole fish to nest craigor
17:16 Richmond Bass-Striped DianneA Very large whole striper of unnaturally red hue to nest craigor
19:55 Richmond Plainfin Midshipman GailMac Mangled bronze-toned fish delivered to nest. Possibly another Plainfin Midshipman craigor
05:34 Richmond Jacksmelt radchick Early morning head-on jacksmelt dropped at nest craigor
07:08 Richmond Jacksmelt thora Headless jacksmelt on nest at 0708 craigor
08:30 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Large fish spotted on cable via ATN. Brought to nest 0929 showing deeply forked tail. craigor
10:46 Richmond Bass-Striped Crow good sized headless striper brought to nest CM
16:40 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Brought to nest with head still on. Tentatively ID'd as jacksmelt craigor
18:09 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Richie brought fish and Rosie fed all the chicks CM
19:48 Richmond Jacksmelt Kat Headless delivery to nest. Demolished rapidly by chicks. craigor
20:48 Richmond Jacksmelt Kat Yes, #8 fish delivery today, so late in day as to be seen by infrared. CM
08:20 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Spotted on cable 0820 by Judi. Brought to nest 08.29. GailMac ID'd as Jacksmelt, CM concurred. craigor
12:44 Richmond Jacksmelt Kat Richie dropped it off, literally. Then levitated back around to see how the family like it craigor
16:10 Richmond Bass-Striped Crow Large whole striper dangled by Richmond, dropped at nest, then re-lifted, dangled, and re-settled by Rosie CM
19:42 Richmond Jacksmelt GailMac Jacksmelt hovered onto nest, Hoovered by the chicks craigor
21:04 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Another late evening fish delivered by Infrared craigor
07:32 Richmond Starry Flounder Kat flat fish with striped fins brought to nest craigor
08:20 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Fresh striper to the nest CM
10:05 Richmond Bass-Striped Kat Another fat striper to the nest craigor
15:13 Richmond Bass-Striped Kat craigor
17:40 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi And another left at the nest. Four stripers in a row! craigor
19:57 Richmond Jacksmelt GailMac Big fighting jacksmelt needs kids' help to subdue. craigor
20:59 Richmond Unknown Kat Unknown vigorously fighting fish reportedly brought to nest, then dropped over the edge by Richmond craigor
06:24 Richmond Jacksmelt Lori Furiously fighting fish landed on nest, handed off to Rosie craigor
08:11 Richmond Bass-Striped GailMac dropped at the nest behind the white cloud craigor
10:05 Richmond Bass-Striped C. fish on ATN--Richmond chases off intruder while holding fish, brought back to nest at 10:58 without head craigor
16:17 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi whole striper to nest craigor
18:27 Richmond Unknown Judi unknown headless small fish, possible jacksmelt, eaten in "about five minutes" craigor
19:58 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi slippery silvery jacksmelt left at nest craigor
21:15 Richmond Jacksmelt Kat latest fishing hour to date--Richmond on ATN brings a small fish, likely a jacksmelt, to the boom cable and (maybe) eats it all himself. craigor
07:14 Richmond Bass-Striped Kat whole striper to nest craigor
09:29 Richmond Bass-Striped Midi striped bass brought, view of nest obscured craigor
14:24 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi striper with head on brought to nest CM
17:08 Richmond Bass-Striped Kat very large whole striper nest delivery craigor
06:11 Richmond Bass-Striped Thora Whole Striper to nest craigor
07:50 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Richmond spotted on ATN with hind end of striper. Initially thought to be remnant of the 0611 fish. Later Rosie and RIchmond both seen with fish on nest simultaneously (reported 0838) craigor
11:11 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi RIchmond on ATN with modest jacksmelt craigor
13:22 Richmond Bass-Striped Sue A Richmond spotted flying by, fish brought to nest 1319. Appears large, but obscured by "cloud" at nest. craigor
15:55 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi striper with head removed to nest CM
18:39 Richmond Bass-Striped GailMac Whole striper on ATN brought to cable craigor
06:04 Richmond Jacksmelt J. Whole Jacksmelt straight to the nest craigor
08:21 Richmond Bass-Striped DianneA Large fish. Richmond removing face on cable per ATN. ID'd upon arrival at nest 0844 craigor
12:26 Richmond Man Made Objects Kat Richmond brings a bright red matador cape...possibly a lumberyard safety flag. Removed quickly by Rosie, gone by 1230 craigor
13:22 Richmond Bass-Striped Kat Striper taken to boom after a brief stop at the nest. Finally delivered to the nest 1413. craigor
16:53 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Whole fish to nest craigor
19:19 Richmond Bass-Striped calgal Another striper to the nest craigor
08:12 Richmond Plainfin Midshipman Judi Appears to be a Plainfin Midshipman craigor
11:36 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Screened by chicks and lens fog, probably a jacksmelt. Practically gone by 1205 craigor
14:09 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Head-on striper brought to nest craigor
15:15 Richmond Other DianneA Bird carcass reported on near side of nest. craigor
16:48 Richmond Jacksmelt Kat Small whole fish brought to nest, most likely a jacksmelt craigor
18:31 Richmond Bass-Striped Kat Headless striper nest delivery craigor
20:10 Richmond Bass-Striped GailMac Another striper to the nest craigor
07:07 Richmond Bass-Striped GailMac Whole striper brought to nest craigor
07:44 Richmond Bass-Striped GailMac Another striper, headless this time--second one in less than an hour! craigor
07:41 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi First fish observed after a 19-hour camera outage craigor
10:29 Richmond Unknown Judi Flopping fish spotted on cable via ATN cam. Brought to nest 1043, concealed behind screen of chicks. Never clearly ID'd, reduced to crumbs by 1101. craigor
14:24 Richmond Bass-Striped Kat Whole striped bass on the nest. Chicks fed. Remainder taken up to the cable by Richmond 1455. craigor
17:52 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Spotted on ATN, headless craigor
19:29 Richmond Jacksmelt J. Jacksmelt flown past the nest, then dropped off. Consumed by 1950 craigor
07:07 Richmond Bass-Striped J. RIchmond with whole fish on cable via ATN. Fish to nest by 0730, then taken away again by Richmond. craigor
08:59 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Sitting on sheave with fish, chases off intruder while holding it. craigor
13:29 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Another striper craigor
16:30 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Acrive fish on ATN, then brought headless to the nest, then to the rail. craigor
18:36 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi New headless striper reported craigor
07:15 Richmond Bass-Striped J. ATN view shows whole striper on cable. Delivered to nest, sans face, at 0731 craigor
10:42 Richmond Jacksmelt calgal Whole flopping fish on the nest. Later ID'd as likely jacksmelt craigor
14:43 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Striper with head broght to the nest, soon removed for beheading. craigor
17:15 Richmond Bass-Striped Crow Striper to the nest craigor
17:55 Rosie Man Made Objects Kat & GailMac Scrap of milled lumber with large pointed splinter-dagger brought to nest, moved by Rosie to SE corner, out of sight by 6/14. Surfaces again near SW corner of nest around the beginning of July, dagger point spotted on 7/4 above the nest rails, pointing upward. craigor
20:05 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi To the nest, slightly mauled w/o head craigor
07:10 Richmond Bass-Striped Midi Richmond on the cable with a sizeable fish. To the nest by 0739. craigor
11:25 Richmond Bass-Striped Chris Headless bloody fish to nest craigor
15:40 Unsure Unknown GailMac Hungry chicks feeding, looks like a big piece, circumstances of arrival uncertain. craigor
20:25 Richmond Bass-Striped Crow Large plump fish brought to rail, likely striper craigor
05:46 Richmond Bass-Striped radchick Whole fish seen arriving on cable for face removal, flopping wildly. Rosie feeding chicks on the nest by 0605 craigor
08:21 Richmond Bass-Striped DianneA Richmond seen arriving at nest with partly-eaten fish. Thought at first to be a remnant, but Rosie seen subsequently feeding the chicks from her own fish while Richie stands by holding his. craigor
12:42 Unsure Bass-Striped Sue A Another unseen arrival, Rosie observed feeding chicks from a large portion of headless striped bass at 1242 craigor
16:25 Richmond Bass-Striped C. Fresh fish on the nest. craigor
07:05 Richmond Bass-Striped J. Richmond defacing the fish on ATN cam. Brought to nest 0716. Tail end removed to cable by Richmond 0748 craigor
09:23 Richmond Bass-Striped DianneA Richmond with a fresh fish on the boom cable. Brings it to the nest at 0943. Richmond feeding one of the chicks as Rosie watches from the lower cable. craigor
12:20 Richmond Bass-Striped calgal Brought round the nest, then taken to the boom cable before being returned to the nest craigor
16:06 Richmond Jacksmelt Sue A Small shiny fish dropped at the nest, likely a small jacksmelt or possibe herring craigor
18:11 Richmond Bass-Striped GailMac Fresh bloody fish brought in with face on. ID'd as a striper as Richmond takes it away 1835 craigor
06:33 Richmond Bass-Striped J. Whole fish left at the nest craigor
07:40 Richmond Unknown DianneA Richmond spotted on boom cable with unknown small flipping fish. Brought to nest by Rosie 0804. Remainder left for chicks to deal with. craigor
09:35 Unsure Unknown GailMac Rosie seen feeding chicks a fresh fish. ID and circumstances of arrival unclear. craigor
12:10 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Thick tough fish, hard to see but likely a striper from the eating of it craigor
16:28 Richmond Bass-Striped thora Hefty striper chunk on the nest being distributed to the kids craigor
19:15 Richmond Man Made Objects Kat Richmond brings a red/pink flimsy plastic bag or sheet--a grocery store produce bag? Removed by Rosie on 6/19 at 1906. craigor
20:33 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi RIchmond on ATN with partially beheaded flopping fish craigor
05:57 Richmond Unknown radchick Richmond up on the cable on ATN munching on a fish while the chicks on the nest pick at the remains of last night's tail. Richmond to nest at 0605, remainder of his fish, if any, is tiny. craigor
06:25 Richmond Man Made Objects Lori Richmond arrives at nest with a piece of hard red or pink plastic, possibly part of a container or toy. Seems to have a card or label attached. Removed from nest by Rosie on 6/19 at 1027. Label card also removed by Rosie on 6/19 at 1719. craigor
06:52 Richmond Bass-Striped J. RIchmond on boom cable with a fish, removing face. Brought to nest 0702, left on nest for chicks to attempt self-feeding. Taken away briefly by Rosie to her strut perch, then returned 0720, Rosie feeds the chicks. Richmond back on the cable with the remainder at 0805 CM
10:20 Richmond Bass-Striped chagin RIchmond up on the cable with a large striper. Brought to nest 1042 craigor
13:40 Richmond Bass-Striped chagin Whole Striper delivered by Richie to Rosie and the nestlings craigor
14:45 Richmond Man Made Objects Kat Clear plastic bag--containing some sort of red condiment?--brought to nest by Richmond. Moved to eastern edge of nest. No longer visible on nest by the morning of 6/20. craigor
16:00 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Up on the cable via ATN, another large whole fish. Brought to nest briefly 1630, then taken away again by RIchmond, then brought back to feed the chicks craigor
18:06 Richmond Bass-Striped chagin Headless fish to nest, taken away by Rosie, back by 1812 craigor
06:43 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Fresh whole jacksmelt on the nest craigor
06:54 Richmond Bass-Striped J. Brought to cable by RIchmond, then to nest 0658 craigor
06:58 Rosie Bass-Striped chagin Rosie brings another striper to the nest, moments after RIchmond brings his. Both parents feeding the kids simultaneously, kids feeding themselves too. craigor
15:01 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Whole striper to nest, then taken away to cable before being returned 1535 for feeding. Partial fish then left on the nest for the chicks to help themselves. craigor
20:39 Richmond Unknown Judi Another whole fish to the nest, screened by chicks. No positive ID, last of tail eaten by Rosie at 2057. craigor
08:15 Rosie Plainfin Midshipman GailMac Looks like a Plainfin Midshipman on the nest, Rosie feeding the chicks. craigor
08:41 Richmond Unknown DianneA Richmond seen on the nest with his own fish, ID uncertain. Quickly removed from nest to parts unknown. Possibly ID'd as Striper later but uncertain. craigor
12:34 Rosie Bass-Striped GailMac Striper to nest. Richmond does a flyby, looks it over, then parks on the rail as Rosie feeds the chicks craigor
15:21 Richmond Bass-Striped J. Whole fish delivered to nest craigor
17:43 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi To nest, then away to cable, then back, seemingly gone by 1800 craigor
18:44 Richmond Jacksmelt Midi New fish on the nest, shrouded in ... fog. Gone in ten minutes, probably another jacksmelt craigor
08:43 Other Other DianneA New fish spotted on nest after return from camera blackout. Plump oval body, no stripes in closeup view. Later we find out it's a Largemouth Bass from Ranch 99 market delivered by Tony\ during banding! craigor
15:35 Richmond Jacksmelt C. Whole fresh fish dangled over nest, then taken away by Rosie craigor
18:00 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Headless striper to the nest. Richmond feeds the chicks with growing expertise. craigor
20:25 Richmond Bass-Striped Sue A Whole striped bass delivery craigor
05:54 Rosie Bass-Striped J. Rosie spotted on cable with fish hunk. May be remains of last night's, but it's a big piece. Rosie and the chicks finish it off. craigor
09:11 Richmond Bass-Striped GailMac Fresh whole striper brought to nest. Chicks move in with enthusiasm. Richmond tears a few bites, then hands it off to Rosie, who completes the face removal on the nest. craigor
13:13 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Headless striper delivery to nest craigor
15:59 Richmond Plainfin Midshipman Midi Faceless fish to nest. ID'd as Plainfin Midshipman craigor
19:22 Richmond Jacksmelt Robin Whole fish to the nest, then snatched away, then returned craigor
05:56 Unsure Unknown tama Rosie spotted feeding chick from new fish, while another chick feeds itself from a scrap in the opposite corner of the nest. ID and circumstances of fish arrival uncertain. craigor
09:39 Richmond Bass-Striped chagin Large fish brought to cable. Delivered to nest, still flopping, at 0941 craigor
12:27 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Brought to nest by RIchmond craigor
16:24 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Whole striper dropped off at nest for chicks to try self-feeding. Rosie arrives to help 1628. craigor
18:42 Rosie Man Made Objects DianneA A looped and knotted length of fat grey rope seen at the far edge of the nest, believed brought by Rosie. craigor
18:43 Richmond Bass-Striped Suzanne RIchmond flies in shortly after Rosie, dangling a striped bass craigor
19:00 Richmond Man Made Objects Judi Red baseball cap brought to the nest. Reportedly removed by Rosie at 0120 on 6/24 craigor
07:36 Richmond Bass-Striped craigor Whole striped bass brought to the cable, then dropped by Richmond only seconds after arrival. Lost fish! craigor
08:46 Richmond Jacksmelt Robin Whole fish brought to nest. Rosie and the chicks dig in eagerly. consumed by 0900. craigor
09:21 Richmond Bass-Striped GailMac Fish brought to the rail, flopping. Taken away by Richmond, returned in badly used condition at 1108 craigor
13:57 Richmond Bass-Striped Robin Whole striped bass lifted over nest, taken to rail, then taken away for a while before returning. Back to nest 1427. craigor
17:15 Richmond Jacksmelt Cindy Richmond spotted on cable munching on a small fish. Brought to nest 1729. Probable jacksmelt. Gone by 1742. craigor
05:55 Richmond Jacksmelt calgal Whole fish to nest. rosie feeds the chicks. craigor
07:05 Richmond Bass-Striped chagin Fish seen swooping onto cable visible on nestcam. Richmond keeps it on the cable for a while, brings it headless to the nest 0803. craigor
11:06 Richmond Jacksmelt Midi New fish to nest 1106, small and silver, likely jacksmelt craigor
14:56 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Whole jacksmelt brought by nest and dangled over chicks craigor
18:07 Richmond Bass-Striped Robin Semi-headless striper delivered to nest craigor
05:40 Richmond Jacksmelt radchick FIsh on ATN, brought to nest 0548 craigor
06:24 Richmond Man Made Objects craigor RIchmond brings a sheet of clear plastic wrapping, bound with red and blue curling ribbon. After some weeks on the nest, plastic reported gone on 7/12 at 1535 craigor
07:42 Richmond Bass-Striped chagin Richmond on ATN cable defacing a fish. Brought to nest headless at 0821. All finished by 0900. craigor
10:21 Richmond Jacksmelt GailMac Dangled above nest, taken away, then re-dangled and finally landed craigor
17:41 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Slightly mauled but largely complete fish dropped to hungry chicks at the nest. Gone by 1810. craigor
19:50 Richmond Bass-Striped Robin Headless striper air dropped to nest craigor
05:39 Richmond Unknown radchick Whole flopping fish to rail. Defaced and brought to nest 0549. Unknown fish--fat body, olive bronze with very red flesh, prominent scale pattern but no stripes evident. Good view of fish 0614. Closeup view 0625. craigor
08:08 Richmond Unknown Judi Richmond returns to the nest after an outing, Rosie then seen flying off and returning with a pale-fleshed fish remnant taken from the same area of the nest. Previous red-fleshed fish remnant still being worked on by chicks in the foreground. craigor
11:01 Richmond Bass-Striped Robin Striper brought past the nest, then delivered with mangled face 1124 craigor
14:48 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Head-on wiggling fish brought to nest, then lifted away to rail, returned to nest 1455. craigor
18:09 Richmond Jacksmelt Robin Richmond drops off a partly-consumed jacksmelt, rapidly finished off by the nestlings. craigor
05:33 Richmond Jacksmelt radchick Richmond with fish on cable, brought to nest 0538 craigor
08:07 Richmond Bass-Striped chagin RIchmond brings a striper to the nest. Feeds VV for a while, then leaves the fish on the nest. craigor
12:54 Richmond Bass-Striped Robin Whole fish to nest, pounced upon by pile of chicks craigor
15:37 Richmond Bass-Striped Midi Fish flown by the nest 1538, returned sans head 1604. craigor
19:07 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Whole jacksmelt to nest craigor
20:51 Richmond Jacksmelt Chris very small fish to nest, probably another jacksmelt craigor
07:00 Richmond Bass-Striped DianneA Flappy fish up on the cable, brought to the nest 0703, then removed to cable again, back to nest 0708. craigor
10:21 Richmond Bass-Striped martha Fish dangled then left at nest for Rosie and the nestlings craigor
11:22 Richmond Bass-Striped Robin Another striper brought round the nest, then taken away. Returned to nest 1156, with pieces missing craigor
14:32 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Headless striper to nest craigor
18:21 Richmond Jacksmelt Kat Smallish silver fish at nest, RIchmond playing tug-of-war with Victory. Richmond wins, takes fish away before anyone eats. Fish not seen again. craigor
20:48 Richmond Bass-Striped Midi Richmond swoops past with fish on ATN at 2043, just as Rosie takes off to deal with an interloper. Partially defaced fish then brought to nest 2048. craigor
05:30 Richmond Bass-Striped radchick Richmond seen leaving cable at 0522, returns eight minutes later with a flopping fish. Left on nest 0549 for self-feeding. craigor
10:06 Richmond Bass-Striped SaMo Fresh striper to the nest craigor
12:53 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Richmond arrives at nest with concealed fish, chicks unimpressed. Takes it away to cable 1255, finally brings it back 1348 to a warmer reception. Left on nest for the chicks. craigor
15:45 Richmond Jacksmelt DianneA Sizeable flopping silvery fish left on the nest for the kids. VV tries to eat the whole thing by herself. craigor
18:22 Richmond Bass-Striped chagin Headless striper to the nest craigor
09:00 Richmond Plainfin Midshipman Judi Ugly mucky fish left at nest, caught at low tide, likely a Plainfin Midshipman. Removed from/returned to the nest several times over the course of the morning and early afternoon. Remains still on the nest well into the evening. craigor
15:21 Richmond Bass-Striped Robin fresh striper left on the nest for the chicks craigor
16:35 Richmond Jacksmelt ingridcc another whole fresh fish left on the nest for the chicks craigor
19:17 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi food scrum observed 1917, clearing to reveal an apparently new beheaded fish on nest 1935 craigor
06:31 Richmond Bass-Striped Robin Faceless fish brought to nest by Richmond craigor
13:27 Richmond Bass-Striped Robin Big wiggling striper left flopping all over the nest with the young ones craigor
16:32 Richmond Plainfin Midshipman Robin Richmond feeding chicks a fish, looks like a plump Plainfin Midshipman craigor
16:48 Rosie Jacksmelt Chris Now Rosie arrives with a new fish, RIchmond still feeding the chicks from the previous one. So Rosie takes the new fish away to the rail. craigor
18:28 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi New fresh jacksmelt swung by the nest, then taken away, then returned headless 1852. craigor
20:07 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Another whole wiggling jacksmelt dropped all over the nest for the chicks to subdue. craigor
20:36 Richmond Jacksmelt calgal Yet another wiggling fish brought by Richmond to the rail on ATN, Rosie and the chicks still working on the last one. Richmond seen still holding fish at 2242. craigor
05:54 Richmond Jacksmelt Lori Richmond leaves cable at 0549, returns with a fish in five minutes. craigor
06:31 Richmond Jacksmelt tama Fresh jacksmelt delivered to nest craigor
10:45 Richmond Bass-Striped toby Big striper dropped at the nest, Rosie feeds the chicks craigor
13:18 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Headless striper delivery craigor
18:37 Richmond Jacksmelt Robin Live whole fish to the nest. Chicks snack on it, then chick VU lifts off the nest with it 1848, returns a few seconds later with no fish. Lost fish! craigor
20:24 Richmond Jacksmelt Midi Lively large flopping fish on the nest. Chicks attempt to subdue it, but it flops right off the nest at 2027. Second lost fish in a row. craigor
20:48 Richmond Jacksmelt GailMac Richmond, working overtime, delivers another jacksmelt to the nest, where Rosie keeps a tight grip on it as she feeds the chicks. Taken away by Rosie at the start of fireworks, returned to nest by Rosie 2155 after fireworks finish. craigor
05:47 Richmond Jacksmelt radchick RIchmond drops breakfast off at the nest for the chicks. VW eats nearly the whole thing. craigor
10:04 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Fish dropped off at nest for the chicks. VV chick monopolizing the fish. Commandeered next by VW. VU finally gets his turn about 1130, after the others have had their fill. craigor
14:43 Richmond Bass-Striped Robin Whole bloody striper to the nest craigor
17:32 Richmond Bass-Striped calgal Richmond leaves a big fighting striper alongside the remnant of the previous one. craigor
17:35 Rosie Bass-Striped Robin Now Rosie brings another fresh striper just two and a half minutes after RIchmond! Picked up on video replay by Robin. craigor
06:38 Richmond Bass-Striped J. Richmond on the cable with a live one. Brought to nest nearly whole 0639 craigor
07:30 Richmond Jacksmelt J. Richmond with another big live fish on the cable. Brought to nest 0756 and left with the other one. Remainder removed by Rosie to pulley 0822. craigor
08:34 Richmond Jacksmelt Kat RIchmond on boom cable with another fresh fish. Holds it a long time, then brings it down to hand off to one of the chicks. craigor
11:34 Richmond Jacksmelt Chris Richmond spotted munching on a small fish on the cable craigor
12:45 Rosie Jacksmelt Robin Smallish fish brought to nest, shared with chicks craigor
13:10 Unsure Man Made Objects Kat Blue plastic piece with writing on it at nest--snack bag? Blown from nest at 1449. craigor
15:37 Richmond Bass-Striped Midi Headless striper to nest craigor
17:33 Richmond Bass-Striped Robin big fat striper to boom, then to clamoring kids on nest craigor
06:18 Richmond Other Lori Another bird carcass brought to nest by Richmond for his collection. Left on SW corner of nest near the pointy lumber. Moved by Richmond to N side of nest later in the day. craigor
07:58 Richmond Bass-Striped calgal Sizeable fish brought to the boom, airlifted to nest whole and bleeding 0800. craigor
10:58 Richmond Jacksmelt Midi RIchmond brings a small and partly-eaten fish to the nest. ID difficult, finished quickly by the chicks. Likely jacksmelt. craigor
14:49 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Another smallish, used jacksmelt brought in by Richmond craigor
17:45 Richmond Jacksmelt GailMac A small but lively fish brought to the hungry chicks craigor
18:42 Richmond Bass-Striped calgal Striper tries to flop its way off the nest while the chicks fight over it craigor
20:18 Richmond Bass-Striped DianneA Dangled above nest, then landed craigor
07:21 Richmond Bass-Striped Lori Fish with staring eye left flopping on the nest craigor
10:14 Richmond Jacksmelt GailMac One chick arrives at nest sounding the call just after VV flies to cable. RIchmond arrives a moment later with headless fish. craigor
15:47 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi No-head striper left at nest for two hungry chicks craigor
19:25 Richmond Bass-Striped Robin Timely large fish to the nest craigor
20:17 Richmond Bass-Striped ishwish Another good sized fish left at nest craigor
20:28 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi And another fish left on the nest, now one fish apiece for the three chicks. craigor
09:57 Rosie Bass-Striped Judi Rosie arrives with the first fish of the day, a head-on striper. Commences feeding chick at the nest, then leaves chick and fish to each other. craigor
10:13 Richmond Bass-Striped Ingridcc RIchmond arrives with another fish. Not as big as Rosie's though! Parents depart. Both fish now on the nest with the chicks. craigor
17:09 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Headless striper. VW and VV battle it out while VU waits his turn. craigor
18:33 Richmond Unknown Judi New fish reportedly brought to nest then taken away quickly craigor
06:03 Richmond Bass-Striped Karen Defaced fish brought to boom, airlifted to nest 0606 craigor
07:01 Rosie Bass-Striped calgal flopping fish seen on the nest. CIrcumstances of arrival unknown. Must be Rosie's though, since Richmond arrives on boom with his own just moments later. craigor
07:06 Richmond Jacksmelt J. RIchmond on cable with very feisty whole fresh fish moments after arrival of previous fish at nest. craigor
08:23 Richmond Unknown Judi Richmond seen on nest standing on not-large fresh fish, tough to ID. Taken away to strut by Rosie craigor
14:12 Richmond Unknown DianneA Unknown fish brought to nest by Richmond, spied by onsite chatter, confirmed on camera after return from blackout at 1445 craigor
17:04 Richmond Jacksmelt Midi Bloody fish dangled onto nest by Richmond craigor
18:53 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Headless striper in the nest craigor
06:16 Richmond Jacksmelt Karen FIsh spotted on the cable via ATN, brought to nest 0714. craigor
09:52 Richmond Starry Flounder GailMac Richmond leaves a Starry Flounder on the nest. Chicks don't quite know what to do with it. Remains on the nest with occasional nibbles for hours. craigor
10:41 Richmond Jacksmelt Ingridcc RIchmond with another fish on the boom. Tail end brought to nest 1104, eaten by Rosie. craigor
17:37 Rosie Jacksmelt Judi Head-on smeltie brought to nest craigor
17:51 Richmond Bass-Striped calgal Second fish brought to the nest in quick succession, headless striper. Now two fish on the nest with all three chicks feeding themselves. craigor
20:42 Richmond Jacksmelt GailMac Jacksmelt delivery to nest. Taken to cable and nearly lost by VW chick. craigor
06:07 Richmond Jacksmelt Lori Richmond brings breakfast to three chicks on the nest craigor
08:02 Richmond Jacksmelt J. Whole gasping fish dropped on the nest for the chicks to deal with. craigor
09:52 Richmond Unknown Judi RIchmond brings a small fish, shows it to Rosie for a few seconds, and vanishes with it craigor
16:46 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Head on and still flopping craigor
17:07 Rosie Jacksmelt chagin Another live one, complete with head. Now two fish on the nest. Chicks move to eat the new one, so RIchmond takes the previous one and leaves. craigor
17:39 Richmond Bass-Striped Robin Another fish, now three on the nest, one for each chick. craigor
18:33 Rosie Bass-Striped Judi Rosie arrives at the nest with a beheaded fish craigor
08:37 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Headless striper left for the kids craigor
10:48 Richmond Jacksmelt Crow Richmond spotted on the cable with a large fish. One by one the chicks appear at the nest. Fish delivered 1055. craigor
12:24 Richmond Jacksmelt calgal Brought to boom for facial decosntruction, then brought to nest craigor
13:08 Rosie Man Made Objects Judi Green braided rope brought to the nest. Reported gone by 1535 the same afternoon. craigor
14:53 Richmond Bass-Striped Robin Headless fish via Air Richmond craigor
19:00 Richmond Unknown Kat Fish dangled over nest, then taken away by Richmond. Richmond seen an ATN cam defacing fish on cable away from the Whirley Crane craigor
07:32 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi RIchmond with a large fish on the cable. Brought to nest 0738 craigor
09:33 Richmond Bass-Striped martha Whole striper dropped at nest craigor
17:47 Richmond Jacksmelt GailMac Head-on jacksmelt dropped at nest craigor
18:06 Richmond Jacksmelt Robin Another head-on jacksmelt fly-by, fish taken to cable, 2 fish in less than 20 minutes! Returned to nest faceless 1810 craigor
20:04 Richmond Jacksmelt GailMac Large whole jacksmelt again craigor
20:14 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi And yet again, a whole jacksmelt at the nest craigor
20:35 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi On the cable via ATN: the jacksmelt just keep on coming craigor
09:49 Richmond Starry Flounder Midi Flopping flat Starry Flounder on the nest craigor
12:07 Unsure Jacksmelt Crow Fish to nest, consumed in 17 minutes craigor
16:01 Rosie Bass-Striped Mona Swearingen Fish drop to nest in dramatic closeup. X-tra large striped bass. craigor
17:37 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Small headless striper brought in, now two fish on the nest craigor
20:36 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Good size half a fish delivered with a clump craigor
06:44 Richmond Jacksmelt calgal Headless jacksmelt delivered to chicks on nest, lost over the side at 0645. Lost fish! craigor
06:56 Richmond Jacksmelt calgal Undaunted by the lost fish, RIchmond brings another ten minutes later craigor
07:07 Rosie Bass-Striped Cathy Rosie eating a fish on the rail, visible on ATN. Good sized striper. Brought to nest 0723. craigor
08:07 Rosie Jacksmelt Judi Rosie on the rail, removing the face of a new fish. Delivered to nest at 0810. Two fish on the nest. craigor
11:38 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Richmond seen on cable via ATN eating face of fish. Brought to nest 1157. craigor
17:25 Richmond Jacksmelt DianneA Large leaping jacksmelt left on the nest for the chicks to fight over craigor
17:45 Richmond Jacksmelt Crow Whole jacksmelt dropped on nest craigor
20:37 Richmond Jacksmelt DianneA Another lively flopping jacksmelt dropped off at the nest craigor
07:00 Richmond Jacksmelt GailMac Starving complaining VW on the nest finally has his prayers answered. Active fish is hard to pin down! craigor
08:40 Richmond Jacksmelt DianneA Richmond on the cable with flopping fish, joined by a very vocal VV, takes his fish elsewhere. Brought briefly by the nest, much reduced, at 0928. Chicks more interested at that point in the big striper they have, so RIchmond leaves with his fish again. craigor
08:56 Rosie Bass-Striped DianneA Rosie with a huge fish on the rail. Brought to screaming chicks on the nest at 0910. Ping ponged a few times throughout the morning. craigor
18:04 Richmond Jacksmelt Robin Beheaded jacksmelt on the nest craigor
18:33 Rosie Unknown GailMac Rosie arrives at the nest with a big grubby partially eaten fish. No ID possible. Maybe a Plainfin Midshipman? Offers it around, then finishes it off by 1904. craigor
20:37 Richmond Jacksmelt Robin Fresh headless jacksnack before bedtime craigor
20:43 Richmond Jacksmelt GailMac And now another jacksmelt, this one alive and kicking. Video review shows that Richmond brought it. craigor
20:47 Richmond Jacksmelt GailMac Speed-fishing Richmond with another lively whole jacksmelt bouncing and flopping across the nest. Three fish in ten minutes for Richmond. craigor
06:19 Richmond Jacksmelt Lori RIchmond on the cable removing the front end of a jacksmelt. Brought to nest 0637. craigor
09:07 Rosie Jacksmelt Cindy Rosie brings a fish to the nest and begins feeding an eager VV. craigor
11:52 Richmond Bass-Striped Ingridcc Headless striper left on the nest for a wet VV to munch on all alone. craigor
14:54 Rosie Bass-Striped Tama Whole striper brought by the nest, then hovered off to corner rail. Returned to nest at 1512. craigor
18:44 Richmond Bass-Striped GailMac Big beheaded striper appears, three-chick squabble ensues. craigor
20:32 Richmond Jacksmelt GailMac Big wiggly gasping jacksmelt doesn't make it easy for the chicks craigor
20:48 Richmond Jacksmelt C. Another big one caught in the fog at sundown. Richmond stands on the nest and eats it for a while. craigor
06:52 Richmond Jacksmelt calgal RIchmond holding a flapping fish on the cable. Brought to nest at 0712. craigor
14:32 Rosie Unknown C. Well-chewed unknown fish flown on and off the nest craigor
15:25 Richmond Jacksmelt DIanneA Fresh live fish on the nest craigor
16:41 Richmond Bass-Striped Ingridcc Richmond brings a fresh whole striper craigor
06:40 Richmond Jacksmelt calgal Whole live fish for the chicks craigor
08:53 Rosie Other DianneA Flat fish brought to nest. ID'd on video replay as a Bat Ray. First one seen here. craigor
10:51 Richmond Jacksmelt karen headless smelt on the nest craigor
14:29 Unsure Unknown calgal "fish." No other info available. craigor
18:33 Rosie Bass-Striped GailMac Big striper delivered, very much alive craigor
19:25 Richmond Jacksmelt Crow If a fish falls on the nest, and nobody calls it... craigor
08:25 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi RIchmond on cable precariously clinging to flopping fish. Brought to nest 0838. craigor
09:57 Rosie Other thora Rosie brings fish to nest, no takers there, so removes it to cable. Possible Plainfin Midshipman? craigor
10:46 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Fish on cable via ATN craigor
14:32 Rosie Bass-Striped Midi Whole striper brought to nest, chicks tussle, fish goes over the side 1433. Lost fish! craigor
14:36 Richmond Bass-Striped calgal Richmond with his own fish on the boom, brought to nest 1500 craigor
06:13 Rosie Unknown calgal Bg fish spotted at nest from ATN, too far for ID craigor
06:32 Richmond Jacksmelt J. Richmond on cable with his own fish. Brought to Rosie at the nest 0738, who takes it out to her favorite strut to eat. craigor
07:06 Unsure Unknown J. Re-centering of nestcam shows two chicks separately eating fish on the nest. ID and circumstances of third fish arrival unknown. craigor
09:48 Rosie Unknown Judi Rosie spotted on rail eating fish. ID and circumstances of arrival unclear. Mangled scraps brought to nest 0952, eaten by chicks. craigor
16:21 Unsure Jacksmelt J. Probable jacksmelt disputed between VU and VV. Circumstances of arrival unclear. craigor
17:07 Rosie Bass-Striped Judi Headless chunky fish brought to nest, Rosie nearly bowled over by the reception. Fish battered aboout the nest for the next three and a half hours. craigor
06:14 Rosie Jacksmelt Kat Rosie flies in a lively flopping fish, leaves it on the nest, and it flops away over the edge before anyone can grab it. Lost fish! craigor
06:23 Richmond Jacksmelt J. Richmond with his own fish up on the cable. Taking his time on the cable enjoying the face before bringing it down at 0644. craigor
08:53 Rosie Jacksmelt Judi Well-used fish dropped off to chick scrum at the nest. VU Victorious for the moment. craigor
12:14 Richmond Jacksmelt GailMac Impatient VU calling and calling, finally gets his wish craigor
17:48 Rosie Bass-Striped GailMac Defaced striper delivered with three chicks on the nest craigor
06:02 Unsure Jacksmelt calgal Long flopping fish brought to nest (visible on ATN, nestcam pointed away), flops over the edge within seconds. Lost fish! craigor
09:45 Richmond Jacksmelt ali Long fish dangling from cable on ATN. Brought to nest 1002 craigor
11:55 Unsure Jacksmelt karen Headless fish left at nest. ID of deliverer unclear. craigor
12:08 Rosie Jacksmelt Judi Rosie flies a fish by the nest, VV stil eating the last one, so she takes hers out to the strut. Back on the nest eating it by 1235. craigor
14:38 Rosie Plainfin Midshipman calgal Wide thick mess of a fish with protruding fins arrives at nest. Possible Plainfin Midshipman, but badly mangled on arrival. craigor
18:31 Richmond Jacksmelt Robin Headless fish caught in 3-chick tug of war craigor
19:53 Rosie Plainfin Midshipman Crow Rosie with another blob-like unknown fish w/grey mottled skin. Another mangled Midshipman, it seems. craigor
20:25 Rosie Bass-Striped DianneA Rosie on the cable eating another large fish. Brought to nest 2051. craigor
05:56 Richmond Unknown karen Early morning fish on nest, impossible to ID on ATN. craigor
06:45 Rosie Jacksmelt GailMac Whole fish left on nest as the chicks gather craigor
08:33 Richmond Jacksmelt karen Fresh fish for the kids craigor
11:05 Rosie Plainfin Midshipman JanA Finally hungry VV gets her own fish. Another Plainfin Midshipman from the look of it. Rosie must have a secret supply of these! craigor
15:31 Rosie Plainfin Midshipman Suzanne And another Plainfin Midshipman. Catch of the Day! craigor
17:38 Rosie Bass-Striped Judi Rosie on the strut perch with a huge, lively striper. craigor
19:57 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Fish drop with three chicks waiting on the nest craigor
07:39 Rosie Herring J. DIrect nest delivery of head-on fish. Scale pattern and large dorsal fin suggest Pacific Herring. craigor
08:14 Richmond Jacksmelt GailMac Jacksmelt dropped at nest for hungry VW. VV still eating her previous fish. craigor
09:48 Richmond Bass-Striped karen Great big striper on the nest craigor
11:29 Rosie Plainfin Midshipman DianneA Teeny tiny fish dropped off by unknown parent, looks like a baby Plainfin Midshipman. craigor
11:40 Richmond Plainfin Midshipman DianneA Richmond arrives with a Plainfin Midshipman, then swoops it away to the cable. craigor
11:44 Rosie Jacksmelt DianneA Rosie spotted on strut with fresh fish by on-site visitor. Brought to nest 1155 craigor
13:59 Richmond Plainfin Midshipman Mona Swearingen Another reported Plainfin Midshipman delivered to nest craigor
20:54 Richmond Jacksmelt guest 1 Richmond on the rail with fish, eats it solo. craigor
08:33 Rosie Unknown Judi Rosie brings a small whole fish to the nest, but no one is around to eat it. Possibly a flat one. Or another Planfin Midshipman. Taken to strut perch at 8:37 craigor
11:04 Richmond Jacksmelt karen Fish brought to nest, removed quickly to rail by VW craigor
15:36 Rosie Plainfin Midshipman calgal Thick shapeless fish caught in big chick tussle on the nest. ID'd as Plainfin Midshipman on video replay. craigor
17:59 Unsure Unknown DianneA Another fish, another tussle on the nest, ID and origin uncertain craigor
06:06 Unsure Unknown J. Unknown silvery fish dropped at nest by unknown parent, quickly lost over side. Lost fish! craigor
06:10 Unsure Jacksmelt J. A second fish delivered to the nest wildly flopping. craigor
06:22 Unsure Jacksmelt Robin Return of nestcam to nest shows another fish on the nest. Three in quick succession! craigor
07:11 Richmond Jacksmelt GailMac Fish brought to three chicks on the nest. Poor starving VU finally gets a fish after being shut out all morning. craigor
08:33 Rosie Plainfin Midshipman DianneA Headless Plainfin Midshipman dropped quickly at the nest craigor
11:28 Rosie Plainfin Midshipman crow Large Plainfin Midshipman brought to the nest. craigor
15:16 Rosie Plainfin Midshipman Robin And it's another headless Plainfin Midshipman craigor
06:16 Rosie Jacksmelt calgal Long silver fish dropped on nest, bounces twice, and over the edge. Lost fish! craigor
06:19 Richmond Jacksmelt calgal Back to back fish deliveries, this one stays on the nest to be eaten. craigor
06:50 Richmond Jacksmelt GailMac Headless bloody fish gets an enthisiastic reception at the nest. craigor
08:10 Unsure Unknown Judi Beheaded fish dropped quickly at nest, screened behind chicks craigor
09:08 Richmond Jacksmelt DianneA Long and skinny and flopping craigor
09:18 Rosie Plainfin Midshipman JanA Mutilated fish delivered, maybe another Plainfin Midshipman craigor
14:23 Rosie Plainfin Midshipman C. And it looks like Plainfin Midshipman again craigor
19:38 Unsure Bass-Striped Judi Fish delivered, apparently lost over the edge in the scrum. craigor
19:52 Unsure Bass-Striped GailMac Another striper delivered craigor
06:15 Unsure Unknown calgal FIsh spotted at nest on ATN, nest cam not on nest craigor
06:17 Unsure Jacksmelt calgal Second fish seen at nest, still no nestcam view. VV takes fish to rail, and drops it. Lost fish! craigor
07:04 Unsure Unknown Cathy Third fish seen on the nest, nestcam view still unavailable for ID craigor
08:50 Rosie Jacksmelt Judi Another fish fight, VW the winner this time craigor
09:37 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi FIsh fights getting fiercer by the day. VV gets this one and takes it to the cable. Back to the nest, back to the cable, then to the rail...and drops the fish! Second dropped half-eaten fish of the day for VV. RIchmond was seen flying by with a huge striper an hour earlier, likely it was this one. craigor
10:15 Richmond Jacksmelt JanA Finally VU gets a nice fish of his own. craigor
14:25 Richmond Plainfin Midshipman ishwish Mucky blob of a fish...must be one of those Plainfin Midshipmen again. craigor
14:29 Rosie Bass-Striped ishwish Rosie brings in a striper. Second fish in five minutes. craigor
19:05 Unsure Plainfin Midshipman Judi Whole Plainfin Midshipman craigor
07:00 Rosie Plainfin Midshipman J. Mangled brownish fish, ID unclear but shape and color suggest Plainfin Midshipman. craigor
11:35 Rosie Bass-Striped GailMac Lovely big striper to the nest, Rosie mugged by VU. craigor
16:43 Rosie Unknown Judi Mangled pink-fleshed fish, quickly consumed. Hard to ID. Gone in 15 minutes. craigor
19:47 Richmond Plainfin Midshipman Judi Funny fish and a fierce fish fight on the nest. Appears flat on video replay, possible halibut? On replay, likely Plainfin Midshipman craigor
05:59 Rosie Jacksmelt karen Slim silver jacksmelt brought to waiting chicks craigor
06:08 Richmond Jacksmelt calgal Quick back-to-back 6 AM fish craigor
06:51 Rosie Plainfin Midshipman calgal Rosie brings a smallish fish to the two chicks. Brownish, consumed quickly by VV. Likely Midshipman. craigor
08:44 Rosie Bass-Striped Midi Rosie on her strut perch with a big striper. Brought to nest 0852. Seized by VV, who holds onto it, eating slowly, for seven hours. Last bit of tail finished at 1557. craigor
08:55 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Richmond follows up with his own smelty contribution. Eaten by VU. craigor
08:01 Richmond Bass-Striped GailMac Headless striper brought to VU on the nest. craigor
09:19 Unsure Unknown karen Fish delivery at nest, unknown ID and provenance. craigor
11:37 Unsure Unknown Judi VV spotted on rail via ATN with unknown partial fish. Did she bring it from RYC nest where she's been visiting? craigor
13:11 Richmond Jacksmelt Kat Richmond with fresh fat headless jacksmelt. VW keeps it close for the next several hours. Finally polishes it off around 1920. craigor
07:58 Richmond Bass-Striped Mona Swearingen Headless striper to VW and VU on the nest. After a tussle, VU gets first crack at it. craigor
08:59 Rosie Plainfin Midshipman Judi Unknown faceless floppy fish to the nest. Well concealed in nest material. Confirmed Plainfin Midshipman due to photophores and tail shape. Fish goes to VU while VW is still working the remains of the prior fish. craigor
09:59 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Head-on jacksmelt delivered to nest. VU takes it, abandoning the mangled half-fish he had before. craigor
10:32 Richmond Jacksmelt C. Headless jacksmelt, sleight-of-foot fish drop, now 2.5 fish on nest. Stolen by a juvenile intruder at 1105. craigor
12:13 Rosie Jacksmelt MG Headless jacksmelt dropped quickly at nest, taken to rail by VW. craigor
13:38 Richmond Jacksmelt GailMac Beheaded jacksmelt consumed quickly by VU. craigor
19:30 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Another headless jacksmelt for VW. craigor
19:49 Unsure Jacksmelt calgal Flown past, then dropped off, consumed quickly. craigor
07:41 Richmond Jacksmelt calgal Silvery headless jacksmelt dropped at nest by swiftly-departing parent. craigor
10:07 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Beheaded striper to the nest. craigor
10:46 Rosie Jacksmelt Kat Rosie drops off a probable jacksmelt. craigor
17:57 Rosie Bass-Striped calgal Headless fish dropped off at nest. Appears on replay to be the tail end of a striped bass. craigor
19:08 Richmond Jacksmelt calgal wiggly fighting feisty fish to the nest craigor
19:28 Richmond Jacksmelt Ingridcc Richmond stops by with another fish, then flies off with it 20 seconds later. craigor
06:14 Unsure Jacksmelt calgal Wiggling head-on jacksmelt brought early. craigor
06:51 Rosie Jacksmelt calgal Rosie flies in and out with a reported fish. Returns to nest 0719. craigor
08:58 Rosie Jacksmelt Kat New fish left for VW craigor
14:21 Rosie Unknown Judi Rosie spotted on rail with remains of a fish craigor
06:55 Rosie Jacksmelt calgal Dark-top white-belly fish delivered to VU on the nest. FInished by 0743. craigor
10:14 Rosie Jacksmelt jim94131 Large fish, likely a jacksmelt, another one for VU. craigor
10:48 Unsure Bass-Striped DianneA Third one in a row for VU on the nest, who flies off and back with it. craigor
15:39 Rosie Unknown ali Rosie passes through with a limp pink-fleshed fish--possible Plainfin Midshipman?--then takes it away to the cables to eat. craigor
16:56 Unsure Unknown Kat VV arrives at the nest carrying her own partial fish. Takeout from the neighbors'? craigor
18:10 Richmond Bass-Striped Mona Swearingen Headless striped bass deivery. Delivery accepted by VU, his fourth fish of the day. craigor
06:49 Rosie Bass-Striped J. Fish on nest underneath mantling chick. Appears to be partial striped bass. craigor
10:19 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Big headless striper nabbed by VW on the nest. Swiped by another Osprey at 1105. TB
11:06 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi VW observed on rail with another partial fish, apparently one dropped off soon after the earlier fish was stolen. craigor
15:53 Rosie Starry Flounder ali Rosie drops partially eaten Starry Flounder to VW. His third fish of the day. craigor
19:56 Unsure Bass-Striped Mona Swearingen Headless striper dropped at the nest for VW. At least his fourth of the day, and immediately after he finished the Starry Founder. Sits on the fish all nght, still holding on to it in the morning. craigor
06:53 Richmond Jacksmelt GailMac Second fish spotted on nest with VW, still clutching his overnight striper. VU swoops in and takes it away at 0740. craigor
12:52 Rosie Plainfin Midshipman calgal Whole Plainfin Midshipman delivered to nest. VU tries to remove it at 13:03, promptly loses it over the side. Lost fish! craigor
19:53 Richmond Jacksmelt GailMac Huge lively bloody struggling fish delivered to VU on the nest. craigor
07:07 Rosie Plainfin Midshipman karen Headless Plainfin Midshipman delivered to VU who defends it vigorously on the nest craigor
08:24 Richmond Bass-Striped Midi Another one for VU to enjoy solo. craigor
10:50 Rosie Jacksmelt karen Parent sighted with fish on the cable craigor
12:29 Rosie Bass-Striped DianneA Large beheaded striper spotted by on-site visitor. Visible on nest cam by 1235. Fish swiped from VU by unbanded juvenile visitor at 1309. craigor
16:11 Richmond Plainfin Midshipman GailMac Plainfin Midshipman and VU has it all alone. craigor
06:55 Rosie Plainfin Midshipman GailMac Saggy baggy fish fragment brought to the nest. Has brownish skin and bedraggled appearance of Plainfin Midshipman. Consumed quickly by VU. craigor
09:00 Rosie Jacksmelt Judi Drop off of head-on wiggly jacksmelt. VU spending the morning at home again. craigor
12:15 Richmond Plainfin Midshipman GailMac Another slightly used Plainfin Midshipman for VU. craigor
16:23 Rosie Unknown Cindy Unknown fish brought in quick drop-off. Once again it's for VU to eat. craigor
18:36 Rosie Bass-Striped Judi Bloody flayed headless fish appears. Striper dimensions, but strikingly red in color. craigor
08:10 Richmond Jacksmelt Judi Head-on fish delivered to VU on the nest. craigor
16:39 Rosie Plainfin Midshipman Judi Plainfin Midshipman delivery to VU craigor
07:49 Rosie Bass-Striped J. Large headless striper for VU's breakfast. FIsh removed from nest at 0802. VU back on nest, fish gone, likely lost or stolen, by 0810. craigor
10:49 Rosie Unknown Crow Adult spotted with fish on cable. craigor
16:39 Richmond Unknown ali RIchmond seen on rail via ATN with large unknown fish craigor
18:52 Rosie Unknown Judi Rosie on the rail with scant remains of a fish. craigor
06:29 Richmond Jacksmelt J. RIchmond spotted on rail via ATN with fish. craigor/TB
19:09 Richmond Bass-Striped Judi Richmond on rail again, this time with a big striper TB
10:44 Rosie Bass-Striped calgal Rosie with a large striped bass on the rail. Richmond on nest giving solicitation call! craigor
09:02 Richmond Jacksmelt Logged by Midi TB
  • Striped Bass

    Striped Bass – Morone saxatilis


    Length: to 6 feet


    Key Features: Greenish gray with iridescent reflections dorsally. Sides silvery with 6–9 narrow black stripes. Abdomen silvery white.


    Flesh color: Warmer colored, more cream to rose in hue. Color is variable due to diet, condition, and the presence of blood.


    Habitat: Barkley Sound, B.C., to just south of the US-Mexico border. Found in rivers, estuaries, bays, along beaches, and in nearshore waters. Also landlocked in lakes and reservoirs.


    Ecology: Adult Striped Bass spawn in fresh water. After hatching, juveniles move to brackish then saltwater where they feed on a wide variety of invertebrates. Adults feed largely on other fishes.


    NOTE: Striped Bass were introduced from the Atlantic Ocean into the Pacific and many landlocked locations.

  • Starry Flounder

    Starry Flounder – Platichthys stellatus


    Length: to 3 feet


    Key Features: Eyed side shades of tan, brown, olive or black with irregular spots and blotches. May appear uniformly colored. Dorsal and anal fins with alternating pale and dark bars. Blind side white or with some dark blotches. Body and fins form flattened diamond shape.


    Habitat: Beaufort Sea to Los Angeles Harbor, CA. Occur on or near soft and mixed bottoms from intertidal zone to about 1,970 feet. Occasionally swim to the surface. Also found in brackish water, and sometimes enter rivers.


    Ecology: Prey on a wide range of invertebrates and fishes. Predators include sharks, large bony fishes, seabirds, and marine mammals. Can live to 42 years.

  • California Halibut

    California Halibut – Paralichthys californicus


    Length: to 5 feet


    Key Features: Eyed side shades of brown, gray, or tan to olive with vague to distinct darker mottling and eye spots. Blind side usually white. Body deep and flattened.


    Habitat: Quillayute River, WA, to southern Baja California. Usually bottom dwelling over soft bottoms or near structure from surf zone to about 920 feet. Also in bays and estuaries.


    Ecology: Young feed mostly on crustaceans and fishes. Adults feed more on fishes. Preyed upon by sharks, large bony fishes, seabirds, and marine mammals.

  • Pacific Herring

    Pacific Herring – Clupea pallasii


    Length: to 18 inches


    Key Features: Bluish to greenish dorsally, silvery on sides and below. Sides lack spots. Eyes large. Body elongate and slender.


    Habitat: Found form Arctic Alaska to northern Baja California. Occur along the coast and offshore from the water’s surface to about 820 feet.


    Ecology: May form very large schools. Enter estuaries during spawning. Feed on a wide range of planktonic invertebrates and fishes. Rich in protein and fat, Pacific Herring are an important prey item for larger fishes and numerous seabird and marine mammal species.

  • Jacksmelt

    Jacksmelt – Atherinopsis californiensis


    Length: to 19 inches


    Key Features: Bluish green dorsally, silvery below. Sides with a bright silver stripe. Golden blotch on cheeks. Snout pointed, mouth and eyes small.


    Flesh color: Blue-grey. Color is variable due to diet, condition, and the presence of blood.


    Habitat: Yaquina Bay, OR, to southern Baja California. Found from surface to about 95 feet, and and from surf zone to about three miles offshore. Also in estuaries.


    Ecology: Form schools, often near kelp and other structure. Feed on invertebrates, algae, polychaetes, and small fishes. Preyed upon by larger fishes (including Striped Bass), seabirds, and marine mammals.

  • Calico Surfperch

    Calico Surfperch – Amphistichus koelzi


    Length: to 12 inches


    Key Features: Silvery to brassy with brownish to greenish spots that form broken bars or clusters on sides. Some lack spots. Snout short, mouth very small. Body very deep, humped on back.


    Habitat: Cape Flattery, WA, to northern Baja California. Usually occur in sandy surf along the open coast. Also found over eelgrass in more protected waters.


    Ecology: Feed on amphipods, sand crabs, and shrimps. Can live to six years old. Females give birth to live young.

  • Rubberlip Seaperch

    Rubberlip Seaperch – Rhacochilus toxotes


    Length:to 18.5 inches


    Key Features: Color varies. Iridescent brassy, brown, olivaceous or black to golden or silvery on back and sides. Pinkish, purplish, silvery or golden on abdomen. Mouth with thick pinkish lips. Body oval in shape.


    Habitat: Mendocino County, CA, to southern Baja California. Occur mostly along open coast over a wide variety of bottoms from surf zone to about 165 feet. Also in quiet bays and occasionally in brackish water.


    Ecology: Feed primarily at night on a wide range of invertebrates that they may pry from hard structures. Females give birth to live young.

  • Plainfin Midshipman

    Plainfin Midshipman


    Length:  to 16 inches


    Key features:  Grayish brown to blackish with a metallic sheen dorsally. Pale to white below.  Fins unmarked.  Jaws wide and gaping.  Head broad and flattened.  Rows of photophores on scaleless head and body.


    Habitat:  Southern British Colombia to southern Baja California.  Found near bottom from intertidal zone to about 1,250 feet


    Ecology:  The Midshipman is so named for the rows of photophores that resemble rows of buttons on a sailor’s uniform.Spawning takes place in spring. Males excavate nests, and attract females by contracting the air bladder to create drumming, croaking, and grunting sounds.  Males will then aerate and defend one or multiple broods of eggs until hatching.

  • Miscellaneous – Manmade objects & other oddities

    Miscellaneous – Manmade objects & other oddities


    Monofilament Fishing Line (esp. wads or looped strands)


    Netting (fish net fragments or erosion control netting)


    Plastics (drinking straws, plastic forks, bags. etc.)


    Dead bird/bird parts: Ospreys do not kill nor eat birds!  However, they will use found dead birds, especially their feathers as nesting soft nesting material for their nest. This season a part of a dead Crow and the mantle of a deceased sub-adult Gull, probably scavenged from the shoreline were brought home and became part of the nest. Here’s a photo of the nest from the 2017 season with the nestlings plus four manmade objects collected by the parent Ospreys visible. All items were potentially hazardous for the family of Ospreys, but only one earned a nickname and became famous, instead.