With the ospreys all flown, action slows on the Whirley Crane nest. However, there is always something to see on the cam and the chatters continue to chat. The nest cam has an incredible view of the Bay. One can see the lights of San Francisco, especially nice at Christmastime when the buildings and bridge are lit. Then there are the boats going by, from kayaks and paddlers to large car ships accompanied by two tugboats. The pivot is especially fascinating to watch. Various birds visit the nest: a raven pair, gulls, finches, and even a falcon.
In past years, Richie has made occasional visits. This year, we have seen him only a few times when he has flown by to defend his property rights.
On chat, people also post pictures of other nest cams, ospreys in other parts of the world and even an albatross. There are photos of birds seen in the area, such as herons and egrets, and photos of birds chatters see on their excursions, local and farther afield.
Below is just a sample of the nest cam views in the past two months.
In past years, Richie has made occasional visits. This year, we have seen him only a few times when he has flown by to defend his property rights.
On chat, people also post pictures of other nest cams, ospreys in other parts of the world and even an albatross. There are photos of birds seen in the area, such as herons and egrets, and photos of birds chatters see on their excursions, local and farther afield.
Below is just a sample of the nest cam views in the past two months.
 Raven on the nest. Dec. 5, 2021. cap by craigor  Gull on nest  Maggie and Jester on the nest, with ship and tug. Dec. 11, 2021. cap by craigor |  Sunset over the Marin hills seen from the cam, Jan. 13, 2022. cap by Robin  City lights. Dec. 10, 2021, cap by midi  Lit tugboat and ship. Dec. 11 2021, cap by puest |
Sometimes the nest causes chatters to wax poetic and activates their imagination. The light artifacts from the camera are especially fascinating. There are sparkles, which midi calls fairies, and a diamond shaped light named Zoid. And a light over the Bay that some say lights Rosie's way back to the nest.
Ferry with fairies
Tugboat with fairy sparkles on the nest Jan. 14, 2022, cap by midi
 Rosie's Way. Dec. 18, 2021, cap by PP |  Heart-shaped Zoid Jan. 14, 2022. cap by Ali |
Whatever the fantasies, the facts are that Rosie should be returning by the end of February. She may have started her journey. Chatters on the ground have reported seeing ospreys around the Richmond Yacht Club nest and Pt. Isabel. So the action is beginning. And Rosie watch has started.
 by midi. Jan 2022 |  by midi. Jan. 2022 |